The Africa green stimulus programme was developed and adopted by the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) as an innovative, African-led initiative to support the continent’s recovery from the devastating socioeconomic and environmental impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in a sustainable manner. The programme will provide an overarching framework that will support the implementation of environmental and sustainable development initiatives in Africa, while identifying new areas requiring strategic intervention. It is intended to bring about a common and unifying continental response by forging and enhancing cooperation and partnerships between African governments, non-State actors, intergovernmental organizations and the private sector in support of a comprehensive green recovery for Africa.