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There's a lack of information. Q&A: How Realistic Is It To Achieve The Global Net Zero Target? - Sellah answers your questions.🌍 Green Jobs Africa 💪🌿 Link to FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/dBUjqA7r #NetZeroChallenge #GlobalClimateGoals #GreenJobsAfrica 🌏

Africa contributes less than 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it is the region most vulnerable to climate change's impacts. A green transition could bring job and growth opportunities: renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure could generate over 9 million jobs from 2019-30, and another 3 million by 2050. But specific skill development is needed: many shortages in clean energy are found in vocational roles requiring specialised training. Adaptation measures like improved climate literacy and climate-smart agriculture can also increase productivity and provide additional employment opportunities. Investing in green skills is essential for Africa’s sustainable growth. Find out more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wLpDQ African Union

The shift towards sustainable energy in #Africa is a powerful engine for job creation. ♦️A 2022 report from the African Development Bank projects that Africa could create 26 million more jobs by 2050 with a shift to sustainable energy, far surpassing job growth anticipated under current energy plans.

There are opportunities in the clean energy transition - Sellah answers your questions - Green Energy vs. Job Security: The South African Dilemma 🌍 Green Jobs Africa 💪🌿 Link to FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/eTfEV8Ct 🌏 #CleanEnergyTransition #JobImpact #GreenJobsAfrica 🌍

🌿 Natural Resources Insights 🌍 Exploring opportunities in Africa's natural resources sector? Here's a glimpse into what awaits: 💎 Emerging Opportunities: Africa boasts abundant natural resources, from minerals and oil to renewable energy sources. This presents exciting opportunities in resource exploration, extraction, processing, and environmental management. With growing global demand for sustainable resources, there's immense potential for growth and innovation in this sector. 🔍 Challenges: However, the sector faces challenges such as resource governance issues, environmental concerns, volatile commodity prices, and community relations. Overcoming these challenges requires responsible resource management practices, effective stakeholder engagement, and adherence to regulatory frameworks. 📈 Best Practices for Career Advancement: Looking to advance your career in natural resources? Focus on gaining technical expertise in resource management, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. Networking within the industry and staying informed about market trends and geopolitical developments will help you stay ahead in your career. Embrace continuous learning and adaptability to thrive in this dynamic sector. Ready to make a positive impact in Africa's natural resources sector? Let's harness the potential together! 🌍💎 #NaturalResources #CareerGrowth #AfricaOpportunities #IndustryInsights #YoungProfessionals

One of the things I love most in the world is a coincidence. Whether it's thinking about someone I haven't seen in a while, only to see them at the next intersection - or like now, as I was sitting down to write a post about the #JustEnergyTransition, when the lights suddenly go off. Either way, a good coincidence always gets a giggle out of me. But back to the point - what shouldn't be left to chance, and what's no laughing matter, is South Africa's energy skills landscape. We're a nation battling against an unemployment rate of nearly 33%, and while the move towards renewables is an important one, it needs to be done in a way that brings opportunities for both those in outgoing sectors like coal, as well as those not in the sector at all. Admittedly, I'm no expert in this field - my post-grad thesis was about toilet graffiti after all - but I'm looking forward to getting a good orientation on all this at Innovate UK KTN's workshop on the 20th September. It's open to the public and we'll be also be discussing what others have done to solve similar challenges overseas. Go to https://bit.ly/3QHsPCd for more info.

Highlight from Zero Carbon Africa Impact Fellowship (week 4) Topic: Climate Change Mitigation In Developing Countries Sope Afolayan was the speaker for this impactful session. The significant threat to Africa's social, economic and environmental sustainability is climatic change. It can be taken care off by implementation of good and standard sustainable policies as well as investing climatic resilient technological approaches. ⏰🪴Why Is Climate Change Mitigation Important In Developing Countries? African countries have an enormous potential for renewable energy generation, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, which can reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut down emissions. Energy efficiency measures can also help reduce energy consumption and improve productivity. ⚡️🌍The Role Of Government In Climate Change Mitigation 1. To develop and implement climate change policies and strategies 2. Providing incentives for renewable energy investment 3. Increasing public awareness 4. To promote international cooperation 🔮🌱Planning And Implementing Mitigation Measures includes: 1. Assessing mitigation needs and opportunities 2. Identifying and engaging stakeholders 3. Developing a mitigation action plan 4. Financing and mobilizing resources for mitigation projects 5. Implementing Mitigation Measures in Africa 6. Monitoring Mitigation Measures in Africa 7. Communicating and reporting on mitigation actions #Hacey #ZerocarbonAfrica #ClimateLeaders #Mitigation #ZeroCarbonImpact

In Africa, the #OceanEconomy generates US$300 billion/year, supporting 50 million jobs. By 2030, this could be US$405 billion/year & 57 million jobs. Sustainable ocean management is vital. Find out how the Commonwealth #BlueCharter supports #BlueEconomy: https://lnkd.in/dRn9MqA3 #commomwealthcountries #commonwealthnews #navakotiram #upswinglearning

#energyefficiency is a key pillar for building Africa’s new clean energy economy while supporting aims to ensure affordable and reliable access to electricity.   That is why from 18-21 March the International Energy Agency (IEA) and will be holding the Africa Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Policy Training Week in Nairobi. The four-day free training course will bring together policy practitioners from around the region to build capacity and explore solutions for implementing effective policy across key energy consuming sectors. It will also build on momentum from #COP28 following the pledge to achieve #doubling of global energy efficiency progress this decade. This is an opportunity to join a growing alumni of more than 2000 energy efficiency policy makers and experts from around the world. Not only does the training provide insights into policy best practices, success factors and innovative approaches, it is also a unique peer-to-peer exchange that will give insights and help generate new ideas to help design more effective policies.   If you are an #energyefficiency practitioner in Africa with a passion for impactful policy design and implementation, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eUQgs6Sm   Full website here: https://lnkd.in/ezkTNA3m Corine Nsangwe Businge Conor Gask