Enviro News Asia, Nairobi – The inaugural pilot program of the Capacity-Building for Negotiators (CB4N) initiative by UN Climate Change successfully concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 17–19, 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of developing countries in global climate negotiations.
The event gathered nearly 25 negotiators from various African countries, supported by the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES), the Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC), and the Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE).
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell emphasized the importance of equal participation in the Paris Agreement process. “The Nairobi pilot has laid a strong foundation and is ready to be replicated in other regions,” he said.
Over three days, participants received training on the UNFCCC legal framework, negotiation techniques, strategic communication, and live simulations. The program also tested the use of artificial intelligence to support negotiation processes.
As a result, the training enhanced individual capacity, created a network of regional facilitators, and identified Africa’s priorities for the future implementation of CB4N. “This training has opened new insights for negotiators, both new and experienced,” noted Prof. Raymond A. Kasei of AGNES.
The success in Nairobi provides the basis for expanding CB4N to other regions, with the hope of fostering a more inclusive and effective global climate process. (*)
