This is what it looks like to be part of a diverse and active network that is together working towards big, shared goals. This is how we shape a more sustainable future for our built environment. Last week our very own Bakang Moeng represented GBCSA at the Future Cities-Africa Green Building Summit 2024 Summit. (This forms part of the World GBC Africa Regional Network activities.) Thank you to all our collaborating GBCs: Green Building Council Nigeria, Green Building Council Uganda (GBCUG), Botswana Green Building Council, Kenya Green Building Society, Green Building Council of Zimbabwe, Green Building Council of Mauritius (GBCM) & Tanzania Green Building Council. #AfricaRegionalNetwork #climateaction
Sustainability Specialist * Architectural Design * GSSA AP * Climate Change Action & Policy * Green Building * Sustainable Cities
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Future Cities-Africa Green Building Summit 2024 hosted by Green Building Council Nigeria in Lagos. What an experience! The Summit hosted some of Africa's brilliant minds committed to tackling the issue of rapid urbanization within the African context. They discussed how we can ensure the creation of sustainable and inclusive urban spaces and the various financial mechanisms that can be leveraged to create these spaces. I also got the chance to share my thoughts on Creating Resilient & Inclusive Urban Spaces in the Heart of Africa through a panel discussion alongside panelists Thandi Katlholo Judy Zakreski 赵笛 Karim SELOUANE, PhD Taibat Lawanson, moderated by the dynamic Tebogo 'Tebby' Modisagape. The highlight for me was the Youth Empowerment Exchange (YEE) presentations that showcased just how bright Africa’s future is 😊! Thanks to Maama Adeshina, Prince Emmanuel Audu MGBCN, Dr. Sanmi Olowosile, and others for curating such a wonderful program for the youth and the mentors who guided the participants along this journey. To the ARN members that I got to meet in person for the first time our Chairperson Nasra Nanda, TRUDY MUWANGA, Tebogo 'Tebby' Modisagape, NWANCHA Roger TIKUM, Tony Lee Luen Len, Kudzi Chitiva and @Bahati Zongo your energy and passion are contagious, keep blazing the trail for green buildings in your respective countries! A big thank you also to ZELDA KERUBO and Oloo Adhiambo from the World Green Building Council. Most importantly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Danjuma Waniko president of the GBCN his team Jacqueline (Osademey) Aki, ONABEKUN ADEKUNLE, Arc. Emmanuel FALUDE, Omoyemi Olayiwola and Dr. MKO Balogun, for organizing an amazing summit and letting us experience firsthand; the bustling, delightful unparalleled chaos that is Lagos! I loved every moment of it!