DID YOU KNOW❓ | In 2021, the United Kingdom was the 3rd largest destination market for the Western Cape’s exports. Exports to the UK reached ZAR12.50 billion, with wine representing the largest export. #UKWCTradeEvent #CapeConfidence #APlaceOfMore

Is US–China decoupling going too fast or too far? “Less engagement reduces the sorts of mutually beneficial diversification that are increasingly important…Minimizing economic interdependence could also lead to more extremist policies.”

Our Head of Strategy and Advocacy, Karen Bosman is taking part in a panel discussion this afternoon at the SA Innovation Summit #SAI2022, talking all things transformative technology and what this means for the African continent. 🕑 14h00 – 15h00 | 📍 The Old Biscuit Mill

“Plans are afoot to fast-track the movement of goods between South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique with the elimination of borders where they travel in the different countries.” iol.co.za/sundayindepend…

"SA is a global agricultural powerhouse! Sustainability, adjustability and resilience are key factors to ensure local growth and global competitiveness" Wrenelle Stander Wesgro - Cape Town & the Western Cape Agri SA #GrowingLocal #SenwesHereAndNow

South Africa's Green Finance Taxonomy is the first one on the continent. - Sandra Kramer 🇪🇺, European Union Ambassador #GreenFinance #Climate360_2022 #ForOurPlanet #TeamEurope

A comparison study between the EU Green Taxonomy and SA Green Finance Taxonomy has found that SA and EU taxonomies both pursue climate ambition of a net-zero economy to 2050 as a core environmental objective. sustainablefinanceinitiative.org.za/working-groups…

We will be at #COP27 this week to represent the Western Cape as a competitive destination for investment into the #greeneconomy & a sought-after source market for #greentechsolutions. Get in touch with Karen Bosman if you are at #COP27 & would like to connect. #CapeConfidence

#GreenTradeNetwork members Giulia Cretti Louise van Schaik and Douwe van der Meer published an alert, detailing developments on #CBAM and providing a diagnostic of the 🇳🇱 position. Read more 👇 clingendael.org/publication/du…

🚨NEWSFLASH🚨 SA’s renewable energy drive receives boost with launch of new solar panel assembly factory in Cape Town, facilitated by Wesgro and GreenCape 🌱 Read the full statement here 👉🏽: bit.ly/3DyK7Ko #RenewableEnergyDrive #RenewableEnergy #CapeConfidence

Bringing buyers from all over the 🌍 to the Cape, #MadeInTheCape2023 kicks off today🎉 3⃣0️⃣ International buyers 3⃣0⃣0⃣ Exporters selected 6⃣2⃣0⃣ B2B meetings to take place Showcasing our unique region of origin, today our hosted buyers will get to experience the Mother City.

📢VACANCY ALERT | We're on the hunt for new talent 💫 Find the full job specs below for current vacancies: 💼Policy and Advocacy Specialist👉🏽: bit.ly/3JAE1f5 💼Education/EdTech – Knowledge Specialist👉🏽: bit.ly/3JjlbZo #WesgroVacancies #CapeConfidence

On a panel at the 1.5 Degrees Africa’s Net Zero Conference, Karen Bosman highlighted the combination of foresight from provincial leaders to enable a thriving green economy, and the significance of local government investment in resilience to ensure economic competitiveness💸.

Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander, welcomes over 250 delegates to the inaugural Western Cape Air Cargo Conference✈️ Bringing together the ecosystem, the conference seeks to create awareness of the Western Cape's air cargo offering, & unlock opportunity to stimulate the air cargo market.

The Wine & Flora Garden on the Wesgro - Cape Town & the Western Cape stand was a real highlight at #WTMAfrica Regions like the West Coast presented tastings along with #BestofWineTourism winners from Great Wine Capitals 🥂 Vinpro VisitSAWinelands

🤝🏼 | Cape Town welcomes AfCFTA Secretariat Official Business Forum, which is currently underway CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) Tomorrow, Karen Bosman will be participating in a panel discussion on ‘Building synergies in Investment Promotion and Facilitation: The AfCFTA Protocol on Investment’. #CapeConfidence

Looking for more info on the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA)? Download the 9th edition of the tralac guide, available in English and in French ➡️ bit.ly/2USAtOw #AfCFTABF2023

This ⬇️ is a session not to be missed! Attendees will learn more about the investment and trading opportunities in the Western Cape, and the support available for doing businesses in the province. #CapeConfidence #PlaceOfMore #NowhereBetter #GlobalAllianceAfrica #UKAid

#ICYMI | Wesgro and GreenCape have collaborated to bring Western Cape business owners information on how to future-proof their businesses and access what’s available in the market in terms of solar. 🌞 📃 Download our “CEO’s Guide to Going Solar” ➡️: lnkd.in/danu9Ean

#cbam #tradeandclimate