Women Speakers on “Critical Minerals and Energy Transition in Africa - Strategies and Policies of Key Producing Countries” starts Tuesday 5th September 2023. Please register to participate and follow the discussion: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

What can African countries do to organize strategically and build/take advantage of leverage in global interest in transition minerals? Experience-sharing in Nairobi w/ experts from DRC, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania & more @ workshop organized by Southern Africa Resource Watch Southern Africa Trust

📢@SAYoF_SADC in partnership with Southern Africa Trust and CJ-JT is inviting you to attend a virtual conversation on youth and Climate Change. This is a platform that echoes the voices of the African youth, harnessing their insights, dreams and aspirations. 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/empowering-a…

Are you attending COP 28 in Dubai? Please plan to attend our side events, which we have organized in collaboration with Southern Africa Resources Watch, the Economic Justice Network (EJN), and the African Climate Foundation. Ford Foundation @AfricanClimateF Southern Africa Resource Watch

UN Women Regional Office for East and Southern Africa today held the inaugural meeting for the newly constituted the Regional Civil Society Advisory Group (R-CSAG). The Civil Society Organizations are drawn from across the East and Southern Africa Region.

R-CSAG will also serve as a consultative forum to agree on regional priorities and develop joint strategies to inform UN Women’s work in the East and Southern Africa Region. #GenderEquality

Beautiful conversations! New relationships and opportunities for partnership Southern Africa Trust

Ongoing : side event #COP28 ‘Critical Minerals, Just Energy Transition & Climate Change’, hosted by Southern Africa Resource Watch . Exploring challenges, opportunities & strategies around #CM in the context of achieving a #justenergy transition while addressing climate change. Marit Kitaw

Climate finance is a crucial enabler for climate action in Africa, With the urgency to mitigate and adapt, Africa requires an estimated $277 billion annually to support comprehensive climate efforts. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateCrisis AGN Chair COP29 Azerbaijan Southern Africa Resource Watch

🌍 As the world grapples with the urgent impacts of climate change, Africa stands at a crossroads, facing unique challenges and opportunities in the energy transition. Tomorrow, at The Road to COP29 Azerbaijan High-Level Dialogue, we will delve into these critical issues with leading

🗣️ “Parliamentarians have a responsibility to ensure international climate commitments are adopted and implemented domestically, reflecting national conditions and capabilities. They must engage with negotiators to protect livelihoods and promote resilience.” - Rachel, SADC PF.

In the lead up to #COP29 Members of Parliament SADC Parliamentary Forum are participating in a high level dialogue on the main priorities for Africa. The session recognises the importance of parliaments in influencing climate policy and overseeing the implementation of international commitment.

🗣️ “All climate action should be underpinned by just transition principles, creating opportunities that benefit all, including local communities, while promoting sustainable development.” - Veronica Jakarasi, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators. Through the #JustTransition

🗣️ “African Ministers call for a needs-based approach, urging developed countries to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2030 in public finance, grants, or highly concessional terms. This will prevent new debt traps for African economies already in distress.” - Veronica Jakarasi,

🗣️ “African countries should push for a significant increase in climate finance beyond the current $100 billion per year, ensuring the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) aligns with the scale of climate impacts, especially in vulnerable regions.” - Prabhat Upadhaya,

🗣️ “The renewable energy sector offers substantial investment opportunities as the costs of renewable technologies continue to fall. Addressing social and economic impacts through community engagements and sustainable development is crucial for a successful energy transition.” -

🗣️ “Africa is uniquely positioned in the global energy transition, with its vast reserves of critical minerals essential for batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines. As demand surges, Africa has opportunities for collaboration, foreign direct investment, local beneficiation,

🗣️ “To maximize benefits from the energy transition, our governments must focus on well-regulated, quality mining projects that meet global demand while benefiting host communities. Investments in local industries, refineries, and adherence to ESG standards are key.” - Nsama

We’re underway at the Parliamentary Dialogue: Moving from Fossil Fuels to Renewables! Today, leaders from Mozambique, DRC, and South Africa join experts to tackle critical issues on energy transition

“South Africa greatly values the commitment shown by all participants at this conference, which is both informative and vital as we navigate the complexities of gas policy and energy transition. Together, with the support of our allies, we can shape a sustainable and resilient