What’s next for Africa after COP26?

What’s on offer?

This panel roundtable webinar features contributors from across Africa who will reflect on the challenges and opportunities for knowledge providers, businesses, policymakers and governments to deliver the commitments of COP26.

What’s it about?

The Global Challenges Research Fund RECIRCULATE and ACTUATE projects have convened a group of international experts from across Africa. The panel will comment on the COP26 outcomes and sharetheir opinions on ways in which all sectors across low and middle income countries in Africa will need to contribute to achieving these goals.

This facilitated session will provide opportunities for audience members to quiz the experts on the specific challenges faced by Africa and the opportunities these may present for creative thinking and innovation.

The event will also announce the release of six policy briefs examining the policy context for eco-innovation in Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Botswana, Kenya and Zambia. Featuring panellists from Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi,Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Uganda.

Who’s leading the event?

Members from The RECIRCULATE Project

Open to

Everyone interested in COP26, climate change, Africa, sustainability, SDGs, eco-innovation

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