Happening from 21 - 23 February 2024 in Cape Town, Africa’s Green Economy Summit is a groundbreaking event that connects people and organizations, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration and steering the continent towards a sustainable future. This summit is a platform that unites the global investor community, project owners, and business executives, all under one … [Read more...]
Africa’s crucial moment as COP28 kicks off
The Conference of Parties to the United Nation Framework on Climate Change (COP28) kicks off today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference takes place in what is already known to be the hottest year ever recorded in human history and as the impacts of the climate crisis wreak unprecedented havoc on human life and livelihoods around the world. This year’s COP marks … [Read more...]
What COP28 could mean for Africa
The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, more commonly referred to as COP28, brings together global leaders, experts, impacted communities and decision-makers to continue efforts aimed at solving the world’s climate challenges. COP28 unites attendees and diverse stakeholders with the aim to devise specific solutions … [Read more...]
Green hydrogen: a whole transformation
“The green hydrogen sector will create about 2–4 million jobs by 2050 as well as increase the GDPs of countries with about 6–12%,” says Joyce Kabui, the Africa Manager for the Green Hydrogen Organisation and coordinator of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance. She continues: “Already we can see the impact that countries are going to feel. It also truly shifts the energy map, … [Read more...]
The ‘no-nonsense’ Climate Ambition Summit
The race to protect the planet is about to accelerate, as world leaders, business giants, and experts gather to attend the Climate Ambition Summit on Wednesday. Almost all indicators are off-track or heading in the wrong direction. Extreme weather events are displacing millions of people, the world is heating up, and out-of-control wildfires continue to cause death and … [Read more...]
Greenpeace Africa joins global #EndFossilFuels mobilisation
On Friday, Greenpeace Africa volunteers in Johannesburg and Durban participated in activities as part of the global #EndFossilFuels day of mobilisation. Over 650 similar events are taking place in more than 60 countries worldwide. World leaders are gathering for the UN General Assembly and the UN Secretary General is convening a “no-nonsense” Climate Ambition Summit in New … [Read more...]
Climate justice resistance against oil and gas corporations
From 13 - 14 September 2023, government officials and corporate representatives are gathering at the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town. The conference is a carbon criminal gathering meant to accelerate the destruction of the planet and all life forms through the increased emission of greenhouse gases. One of the objectives of the conference is to expand oil … [Read more...]
Seeking African solutions for a clean energy future
Last week, 17 Heads of State, Ministers and Members of Parliament came together at the Africa Climate Summit to discuss the nuanced issues of climate change, climate change finance and the future of Africa's energy system. Alongside this summit, 500 African Civil Society Organisations (Africa People's Climate Assembly) organized the Real Africa Climate Summit to highlight … [Read more...]
Unpacking water and waste crises at IFAT Africa
Looming water and waste management crises are at the top of the agenda at IFAT Africa 2023, the leading event for the water, sewage, refuse and recycling industry in southern Africa. IFAT Africa 2023 returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 5 – 7 July, after a four-year hiatus due to Covid-19 lockdowns. The event features an extensive exhibition area, … [Read more...]
#cocreateMYCITY inspires water solutions for South Africa
No plan will hold water without collaboration and implementation. That was the consensus at the biannual #cocreateMYCITY (CCMC) event hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Durban on June 8. During a day characterized by frank, open and constructive discussion, some of the sharpest minds from South Africa and the Netherlands wrestled with the impact of … [Read more...]
Technology is key to Africa’s just energy transition
During the keynote session on the second day of Enlit Africa, energy experts from across the continent agreed that technology is key to the continent’s just energy transition. Africa’s just energy transition ambitions are being tested in the face of a global recession, rising poverty, unemployment and falling revenue. In addition to the staggering sums of investment that … [Read more...]
Alternative energy case studies and discussions in Cape Town
Practical case studies, success stories and discussions on energy storage and alternative energy solutions will be featured in free-to-attend sessions at the upcoming Enlit Africa conference and expo, taking place from 16–18 May in Cape Town. “As the energy market evolves, the need for more storage will be crucial for the future stability of the grid,” says Chanelle … [Read more...]
Cape Town E-Fest promotes Green Economy
The 5th round of the Formula E World Championship was held for the first time on African soil, in Cape Town on Saturday 25th February. To maximise the purpose-led event, a 7-day, co-located E-Fest was conceptualised by the race promoter as a celebration of Go Green Africa, a commitment to playing a meaningful role in helping to accelerate Africa’s transition to a “Green … [Read more...]
