Africa's Green Economy Summit

🚨📽️AGES 2025 Opening Video 🚨📽️ 📢Will you join us? A bright highlight at Africa's Green Economy Summit 2025, was definitely the Opening Video played at the start of the event! This year, we decided to revamp our style and introduced a stimulating dialogue to our video 🗣️ With the phenomenal talents from Zandile Ndhlovu and John Roome, we were able to create a thought-provoking conversation about the future of the blue and green economies in Africa. Touching on current challenges, community-based solutions and investment opportunities, this video urges us to reflect on the role we play in developing a sustainable green economy in Africa. 🌍 💡It takes bold collaboration and daring ideas.... 🤝Will you join us? Find out more about AGES here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewiKPVe5 #ages2025 #blueeconomy #greeneconomy #openingvideo #calltoaction

💼 𝐄𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐑94𝐛𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌍 The European Union (EU) and South Africa have unveiled a substantial investment initiative aimed at bolstering sustainable development and healthcare infrastructure. Key highlights include: ✅ Just Energy Transition: A significant portion of the €4.7 billion (approximately R94 billion) investment is allocated to assist South Africa's shift from coal-based energy to renewable sources, promoting environmental sustainability. ✅ Vaccine Manufacturing: The partnership emphasizes enhancing local vaccine production capabilities, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes and ensure greater self-reliance in vaccine availability. ✅ Digital and Physical Connectivity: Investments are directed towards upgrading infrastructure to foster economic growth and better integration into the global economy. Let's celebrate this collaborative effort towards a sustainable and healthier future! 🌱✨ 📖 Read the full article here: https:https://lnkd.in/drECN2PS

🌱 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 🌍 AgriCarbon, a groundbreaking carbon farming initiative, has become the first in Africa to receive Verra Certified Carbon Credits. This milestone highlights the program's significant role in promoting regenerative farming practices across South Africa. ✅ Sustainable Practices: AgriCarbon supports farmers in adopting regenerative methods such as cover cropping and reduced tillage. ✅ Climate Impact: The program has issued over 39,000 tonnes of carbon credits, contributing to climate change mitigation. 🌍 A Step Forward in Climate-Smart Agriculture: This achievement emphasizes AgriCarbon's impact on both local farming and global sustainability efforts. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ddCijdkv

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🌍🏙️ This session highlighted the urgent need for African cities to strengthen resilience amid rapid #urbanisation, #climatechange, and #naturaldisasters. Discussions focused on sustainable #infrastructure, digital innovation, governance, and financing solutions. 🔹 Case Studies: Gareth Morgan (City of Cape Town) shared resilience strategies, while Alice Higiro, PMP® (RwandaICT) presented Rwanda’s smart city progress. 💡 Panel Discussion: Experts explored capacity-building, private sector roles, digital transformation, and funding for sustainable cities. Moderated by Jeremy Gorelick (Green Finance Institute), the panel featured insights from GSMA, the The World Bank, DEG, and Gauteng IDZ. ♻️ Fireside Chat on Waste Management: Speakers discussed investment opportunities in waste solutions and enhancing public-private partnerships to tackle pollution. Moderated by Janine Osborne (Sustainable Seas Trust), the session featured Petro Myburgh (V&A Waterfront) and Bertie Lourens (WastePlan). The session reinforced the importance of strategic planning, tech-driven solutions, and collaboration to shape resilient and smart African cities. 🚀🌱

💧 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌍🏙️ Africa's swift urban growth presents significant hurdles for water infrastructure. Key insights from recent discussions include: ✅ Historical Context: Traditional water management systems have declined due to colonization and underinvestment, leading to current inefficiencies. ✅ Urban-Rural Disparities: Urban centers often have improved systems, while many rural areas remain underserved, highlighting inequalities in access. ✅ Economic and Social Impacts: Reliable water systems are vital for agriculture, health, and industry, influencing livelihoods and social stability. Addressing these challenges is crucial for sustainable development across the continent. 📖 Read the full article here:https://lnkd.in/dt5KtxJS

🌍 Building Africa's Green Supply Chain 🌱 Our recent session spotlighted Africa's dedication to sustainable #supplychains, emphasiding the continent's strategy to harness its abundant natural resources to reduce #importreliance and transition towards a #lowcarbon economy. What you might have missed: 🚗 Electric Vehicle (EV) Initiatives : A significant focus on how the shift towards #electricvehicles is reshaping Africa's mobility landscape, essential for reducing emissions and enhancing #sustainability within the transportation sector. 🤝 Collaboration Across Sectors: Engaging discussions on how various stakeholders, including manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers, can collaborate effectively to minimise environmental impacts by improving the management of #emissions, #waterusage, and #waste through innovative strategies. 🔋 E-Mobility Case Study: Highlighted by Hans van Toor from Roam, this case study illustrated how Africa can establish a comprehensive local value chain, covering everything from raw material sourcing to manufacturing and customer support. It underscored the critical role of local content creation and sustainable production practices in Africa’s climate journey. 🚢 Ports & Maritime Transport: In a dynamic fireside chat, experts discussed the innovative digital strategies ports can adopt, the essential investments needed for port infrastructure, and how Africa can utilise its maritime transport sector to advance fossil-free energy solutions, such as #greenhydrogen. Featured speakers included Tauqeer Ahmed (Transnet National Ports Authority) and Abiola Osho (Africa Finance Corporation) Watch out for more content from #AGES2025 #greeneconomy #greeninvestment #gogreenafrica

💡 Private Markets Driving Climate Solutions and Energy Transition 🌱⚡ Private markets are accelerating the global energy transition by funding and scaling climate solutions. This article highlights key initiatives: ✅ Strategic Investments: Firms like Tikehau Capital and TPG Rise Climate provide capital and expertise to help businesses grow sustainably. ✅ Operational Transformation: Private equity firms implement governance models and efficiency strategies to enhance climate-focused companies. ✅ Sustainability Leadership: Investments in renewable energy, carbon reduction, and innovative technologies are positioning companies for long-term success. Private capital is shaping the future of clean energy! 🌍💚 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dHF7iU-E

The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—are striving to enhance their leadership in global climate initiatives, building on their recent success at the United Nations COP16 nature talks in Rome. At these talks, they proposed a draft that facilitated an agreement potentially unlocking substantial funds for ecosystem preservation. This year, South Africa holds the G20 presidency, and Brazil is set to host the COP30 climate summit in November, positioning BRICS to play a more prominent role in international climate discussions. However, internal challenges could impede their unified climate leadership. The BRICS countries have resisted assuming financial obligations similar to traditional donor nations, leading to potential conflicts in upcoming U.N. climate funding negotiations and development finance discussions in Seville, Spain. Additionally, differing national interests—such as Russia's focus on fossil fuel sales versus Brazil's push for accelerated decarbonization at COP30—may pose obstacles. The group's cohesion will be tested in forthcoming meetings, including the Bonn conference in June, where countries will outline their COP30 negotiating positions, and the Financing for Development conference in Seville, which will address global sustainability goals and financial system reforms. In summary, while BRICS aims to assert greater climate leadership, overcoming internal political and financial divisions is crucial for effectively influencing global climate policies. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d2cUc6Ca

💡🌿AGES 2025 Highlight ➡️ "Financial instruments for nature & biodiversity conservation – the good, the bad, and the ugly" 💡🌿 As we seek to protect Africa’s rich biodiversity, there’s growing interest in how investments in nature can generate not only environmental and social benefits but also financial returns. Key questions to explored: 🌍 How can nature and biodiversity investments yield financial returns alongside environmental and social impacts? 💸 What types of investors are drawn to green, blue, and rhino bonds, and why do these instruments offer unique opportunities for them? 🌐 What challenges are limiting offshore institutional investor participation, and how can risk mitigation strategies unlock more investment? 🌱 Are debt-for-nature swaps beneficial for Africa's conservation efforts, or do they risk compromising financial stability in developing nations? Thank you to our amazing speakers for their interesting insights: 🌍Moderator: Jonathan F. Advisor, Climate Policy Initiative, South Africa 🚀Panellists: • Erik Wandrag, CEO, Oceans Finance Company, South Africa • Samantha Mooi, GCB.D, Head of Sustainability, Investec, South Africa • Christopher B., Chief Underwriting Officer, The Development Guarantee Group, United Kingdom • Nikara Mahadeo, Nature-based Solutions Associate, World Resources Institute, South Africa Nicole Pinko, Manager, Climate Finance, FiCS Lab, CPI, USA Find out more about our speakers here: https://lnkd.in/djHRrBiJ #SustainableFinance #GreenBonds #BlueBonds #NatureInvestments #DebtForNature #Biodiversity #ImpactInvesting #AGES2025

💡⚡AGES 2025 Workshop Highlight --> Gender Finance Workshop💡⚡ Hosted by African Union and supported by GGGI Africa and supported by the Canadian Government, this workshop aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa’s Green Economy 🌍 In Africa’s rapidly growing green economy, women entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in driving innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth. However, access to finance remains a major barrier, limiting their ability to scale and make a lasting impact. Key topics covered: 💡 Financial Instruments for Women & MSMEs: Explored financing options such as grants, microfinance, impact investing, and venture capital. 💡 Navigating the Funding Landscape: Understood funder expectations and learn how to pitch effectively. 💡 Challenges & Solutions: Identified barriers to finance and discover innovative financial products, policy support, and partnerships. 💡 The Role of Impact Investors & DFIs: Dove into how development finance institutions and impact investors are shaping the funding landscape for women-led green economy MSMEs. Thank you to our stellar speakers: 🌍Moderator: Sibongile Mavimbela, Senior Programme Officer – Environment and Climate Change, Southern African Development Community Secretariat (SADC) 🚀 Workshop facilitators: • Nyeji Chilembo-Mhango, MSc., Managing Partner, WCap limited, Zambia • Jenni Chamberlain, Managing Partner & Director, Altree Capital, South Africa • Erica Nell, Head of SME debt, Sanlam Investments, South Africa • Rebecca Kyarimpa Sabiiti, Co-founder/Projects Coordinator, Justice Hive, Uganda • Morris Tayebwa, Gender and Youth Inclusion expert, EAC Secretariat, Tanzania 🎉Find out more about AGES 2-25 speakers here: https://lnkd.in/deWQGyP6 #WomenInBusiness #GreenEconomy #FinanceForAll #SustainableGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #AGES2025