- 05/09/2023
- 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
- KOFISI Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Charting the pathway towards an inclusive green transition (in the margins of the Africa Climate Summit)
From 4th to 6th September 2023, the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. This year, the summit is themed “Driving Green Growth & Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”. In the context of ACS, the #SmartDevelopmentFund, a GIZ project co-funded by the EU and the BMZ, will host an interactive event entitled “Charting the pathway towards an inclusive green transition”.
The event will include a panel discussion, bringing together leading experts from the digital and green spheres, to explore the unique role of local digital innovations in advancing climate action. The event will also involve the announcement of the Digital and Green Innovation (DGIx), an acceleration programme that aims to identify, refine, and scale unique solutions that leverage digital transformation and local expertise in tackling pressing climate challenges. Find out more about the DGIx programme by attending our event on site or online.
Speakers:
- Alessandra Sgobbi, Head of Unit for Climate Finance in DG CLIMA
- Amel Makhlouf UN/EU International Expert, Climate, Climate Finance, Sustainable Development
- Taha Bawa CEO & Co-founder of Goodwall
- Fatou Jeng Youth Climate Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General (YAG)
- Sheilah Birgen Entrepreneur and Ecosystem and Community Builder
Moderation: Kudzai Mubaiwa Board Treasurer – AfriLabs
The onsite and online access to the event is free of charge.