Program of Events
A Pavilion containing 12 days programme, would feature a series of sessions including 10 Thematic Days highlighting best practices and solutions in climate mitigation, adaptation and building resilience.
This program is currently being updated and additional events will included shortly.
MALWEE Event
MALWEE’S Collaborative Innovations for Sustainable Fashion in Brazil
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Sustainable Fashion Made in Brazil:
Exploring creative strategies to communicate scientific research, innovation, and sustainable behaviour within the UN framework.
Using the Power of ESG to Change the World
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a set of standards for how a company operates regarding the planet and its people. ESG is important because socially conscious investors now use ESG criteria to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria examine how a company performs as a steward of the planet.
Meet and Greet by H.E, Director General-BADEA & the Executive Director-AGFUND
Innovative Technology and Transfer: Key Solution to Climate Action:
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, one of the main goals of the Paris Agreement, can only be met through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and innovation. (UNFCCC October 2019).
Panel Discussion on Climate Finance in Africa: Potential and Opportunities
Going Green: Sustainable Private Sector Leads the Way: Case Studies on Sustainable Urban Development and Case Studies on Investing in Communities
The world is going green. Companies, industries and even individuals are pursuing knowledge that can lead to environmentally friendly lifestyles. The green movement is no longer a fad, but a reality. Faced with the alarming prospect that the Earth will begin to run out of natural resources that are imperative for mankind to survive, people are switching to eco-friendly practices. Firms are taking ecologically responsible decisions, which can help protect the environment, and sustain natural resources for current and future generations.
Ceremony of Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development “Climate Action” “Ibis” – Blue Zone
Science and Technology and Financial Inclusion in Climate Change
Highlight the role of science and technology innovations to mitigate global climatic changes, science capabilities of developing countries, the progress in investment in renewable energy capacity, science-based digital innovations and insurance solutions for Financial Inclusion and small-farmers de-risking food production.
African Resilience and Adaptation Fund (ARAF):
This session will build on the momentum of the announcement in the morning session. This will include presentation to potential investors
Renewable Energy Transition: Green Hydrogen: Viable Solution for Future Energy Needs?
How Green Hydrogen Can Become a Cost-Competitive Climate Solution. This Panel will discuss the risks and challenges.
Tackling Climate Change with Data and Information Technology:
This event will showcase how this sector is helping to decarbonise the entire global economy.
E5 Event – Carbon Dioxide Removal: Challenges for Emerging Technologies: Overview on the German Project “CDRterra” to investigate and quantify possible measures of terrestrial CO2-removal:
CDR and NET as well as 100% renewables are mandatory to get to ZERO emissions. Developing technical capacity and workforce & creating public-private partnerships as well as generation of the needed financial tools to bring disruptive technology to market are essential
Renewable Energies in Togo: Case Study -1st Winner Prince Talal International Prize
The development of replicable solutions that allow deprived countries to improve their access to water, electricity, and sanitation services in a decarbonated manner in Togo. Challenges and opportunities offered by the present context will be discussed, notably ensuring long term sustainability, the importance of youth training and gender just solutions.
The Role of Private Sector and Social Enterprises in Climate Change
Highlighting the initiative of the 3rd Winner of Prince Talal International Prize, titled “Leveraging Commercial Capabilities for Climate Action on the SDGs through Mapping and Earth Observations” by World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC). It is the first systematic mapping of global GHG capabilities from space across public- and private sectors missions and illustrated the immense potential for similar analyses for other climate parameters.
Pioneering Responses to Climate Change: Case Studies of Prince Talal Prize
2nd Winner of the Prize: “WOMEN’S ACTION TOWARDS CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF URBAN POOR IN SOUTH ASIA” aimed to build resilience capacities of low- income families in slums in 7 South Asian cities (Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhopal, Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar (India), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Dhaka (Bangladesh)) to address four major climate risks ‐ heat stress, flash floods, acute water shortages and vector borne diseases.
4th Winner of the Prize: “Pumping Water Uphill to Develop Climate Resilient Villages and Farms in Philippines” The project is a batch of ram pump projects in 7 sites on the island of Negros in the Philippines.
Mali Experiences in Localization of NDC Implementation
Inclusive Financial Solutions for Resilient Farming –
Syngenta Foundation
Adaptation Case Study: Protection of Cotonou’s East Coast in Benin Project
Strengthening the resilience of Vulnerable Small- Farmers to Climate Change: AGFUND Case Study
Adaptation in Africa from ARC
Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
Food Security Initiative by BADEA
Case Study: Enhancement of Food Security in Salinity Affected Areas
Climate Finance Agriculture in Africa
Ehfaaz Recycling – Regenerative Agriculture
Q&A
Urban Climate Information Platform for City Resilience in Africa (Uclip):
ACMAD: Pilot example for the city of Niamey in Niger and future extension for resilience city development planning in Africa.
Meets of NMHs for Accelerating Early Warning in Africa for the next 5 years:
the UNSG at the Global summit announce the commitment of the UN to ensure that every person is protected by early warming in 5 years. This event will discuss opportunity and challenge for MNHs in Africa to support this initiative
Climate Justice: No climate Justice without the voices of the less privileged communities:
This panel will discuss the many layers of climate justice
Woman’s Role in Adapting to Climate Change:
Explore the actions taken on gender specific resilience and strategy, as well as success stories in women’s participation in sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and financial inclusion initiatives that tackle climate action.
Loss and Damage
AMEA Announcement
Mali Experiences in River Protection
Renewable Energy in Africa:
Case Study- Pilot Project for Biombo Project-Guinea Bissau
Renewable Energy in Africa:
Case Study Renewable Energy for Refugee Settlements in Zambia
Renewable Energy Development in Africa
The Role of NGOs in Mitigating Climate Changes and Adapting to Its Repercussions:
Case Study: Mangrove Restoration Project in the Gambia
Policy Paper on Inclusive Climate Resilient Development Framework for NGOs
Q&A
AMEA Announcements
How can Information Technology Assist Businesses and Cities in their Efforts to Reduce Carbon Emissions?
The panel will discuss how information technology is helping to achieve NET ZERO by 2050.
Facilitated Wrap up Session Meeting-Roundtable
Networking and Farewell