ADDIS ABABA, 27 February 2026 - Under the framework of the Interregional Pact for Sovereignty through Solutions, the Africa Climate Action Initiative (ACAI) and SkyQuest Technology Consulting — including SUSTECH Bank, an initiative of SkyQuest Technology Consulting — have formalized a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic cooperation framework dedicated to accelerating climate action, advancing technology exchange, and enabling the structured deployment of sustainable solutions across the African continent.

The agreement, which builds upon a pivotal high-level coordination meeting held on 20 December 2025, operationalizes a comprehensive South–South cooperation mechanism designed to identify, mobilize financing for, and deploy scalable climate technologies aligned with African national development priorities, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This milestone signals a decisive shift in how Africa approaches climate finance and technology deployment — moving from fragmented bilateral engagements to a structured, sovereign, and continent-wide architecture.

Strategic Significance

Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet faces disproportionate climate impacts threatening agricultural systems, water security, public health, and economic stability across the continent. This partnership directly addresses the structural gaps that have historically impeded the flow of climate finance, technology, and expertise to African nations — establishing an indigenous, institutionally anchored framework for climate action driven by African priorities.

At the core of the initiative is a Pan-African Climate Technology Platform, integrating advanced data systems, decision-support tools, and climate finance intelligence. The platform will operate in full alignment with continental and international frameworks, including those of the African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

A Structured Deployment Architecture

The MoU establishes a comprehensive deployment-readiness framework, anchored in institutional accountability and measurable impact. Core components include:

• Creation of a dedicated climate solutions financing mechanism to mobilize institutional, climate, and blended finance at scale
• Development of standardized project frameworks with rigorous, verifiable impact indicators
• Establishment of a Joint Technical Task Force (ACAI, SkyQuest, and SUSTECH Bank) to govern deployment and technology transfer
• Design of technology exchange platforms to facilitate structured South–South knowledge and innovation transfer
• Progressive, country-validated rollout of solutions across priority nations
• Strengthening of local institutional capacity, regulatory alignment, and community-level technology adoption.

Initial Deployment Countries & Priority Sectors

The first phase of deployment will target eleven African nations selected for their strategic importance, regulatory readiness, and climate vulnerability: Kenya, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Ethiopia, Republic of Congo, South Africa, and Egypt.

Priority Investment Sectors

Renewable and clean energy — solar, wind, green hydrogen, and mini-grid infrastructure

• Climate-smart agriculture — precision farming, drought resilience, and food system innovation
• Water security — integrated watershed management and climate-adaptive water systems
• Climate-resilient health systems — infrastructure and supply chains resilient to climate shocks
• Adaptation infrastructure — coastal protection, urban heat management, and disaster risk reduction
• Digital and financial systems — green fintech, carbon markets, and inclusive climate finance instruments

Official Statements

“This signing marks a decisive step in implementing the Interregional Pact for Sovereignty through Solutions. Our objective is to establish concrete, operational mechanisms that enable African countries to access validated, financed, and nationally aligned climate solutions through an effective South–South cooperation model.”

Bienvenu Ongoundou, Africa Climate Action Initiative (ACAI)

“This partnership reflects our strong commitment to supporting Africa in structuring and deploying high-impact climate and technology solutions. By combining technical expertise, innovative financial instruments, and South–South collaboration, we aim to build a sustainable framework capable of scaling solutions adapted to local realities.”

Akash Bhavsar, SkyQuest Technology Consulting / SUSTECH Bank

About the Organisations

Interregional Pact for Sovereignty through Solutions

The Interregional Pact for Sovereignty through Solutions is a South–South initiative uniting civil society organizations across the Global South to advance ecological justice, climate resilience, and locally-driven development solutions through structured cooperation mechanisms. The Pact is hosted by the Africa Climate Action Initiative (ACAI), headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

Africa Climate Action Initiative (ACAI)

ACAI is a pan-African civil society organization dedicated to catalysing transformative, equitable, and sovereign climate action across the African continent. ACAI convenes governments, development institutions, private sector actors, and communities to design and implement climate solutions rooted in African development priorities and aligned with international commitments.

SkyQuest Technology Consulting

SkyQuest Technology Consulting is a global market intelligence, innovation management, and commercialization organization connecting innovations to new markets, networks, and collaborators to achieve sustainable development goals. With over 19 years of experience, SkyQuest partners with corporates, governments, academia, and investors to scale breakthrough innovations and accelerate technology access.

SUSTECH.Earth & The SUSTECH Bank

SUSTECH.Earth — the Sustainable and Scalable Technologies and Economic Hubs — is a flagship global initiative of Skyquest Technology Consulting that works in the intersection of science, technology, ESG, and next-generation economic models. The SUSTECH Bank is a sustainable technology bank emerging from the SUSTECH ecosystem, that partners with governments and the private sector to design and enable real-world asset-backed sovereign technology stacks with impact-driven financing frameworks aligned with global development and sustainability goals.