On 27-30 August, the Africa NDE Forum hosted by the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) in Nairobi brought together over 50 National Designated Entities (NDEs) from all over Africa.

Besides many learning sessions under the #AI4ClimateAction Capacity Building Programme, a key highlight was the visit to the Pan African IY Data Centre in Kenya, where participants explored the crucial role of data centers for scaling digitalization and AI responsibly. The visit was facilitated by the GIZ and HAUS initiative DIF (Digital Investment Facility) and also emphasized the importance of developing sustainable, « green » infrastructure to support the continent’s growing digital economy.

The #AI4ClimateAction Initiative aims to deliver concrete and transformative results under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, contributing to the Paris Agreement.

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Further information on the Africa NDE Forum 2024