“A Green Economy is defined as “one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities”, by the UN Environment Programme

Climate change is accelerating the need for a just transition. Governments in Africa are developing national plans and laying strategies to adapt their economies and growth models towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals of 2030, and the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

This new era presents a defining opportunity for projects from start-up to national, to scale and expand, to influence the evolution of infrastructure and industrialisation which will have a significant impact on environmental sustainability and economic growth. Catalysing investments across local and international stakeholders is key to enable Africa’s green economy transition, in a just and inclusive way.

Africa’s Green Economy Summit objective is to connect global capital and green economy projects across the continent to drive a better future for all.