Abstract: Exactly six months ahead of the UNFCCC COP27 summit hosted by Egypt and immediately following the UNCCD COP15 summit hosted by Côte d?Ivoire,the 25-27 May 2022 Ibrahim Governance Forum aimed to help inform and articulate Africa?s position in the global debate around climate change. Prior to the Forum,the Mo Ibrahim Foundation produced the Facts & Figures document to ensure debates are grounded in the most recent and relevant data