Conference
Climate Change and Migration
Point of No Return?! - An African Perspective
Conference: Climate Change and Migration
December 9, 2020
online via Zoom
Last year alone, 24.9 million displacements were recorded due to natural disasters. Drought, floods and other developments are destroying livelihoods in many places around the world. Africa is particularly affected by these climatic changes. Now, the corona pandemic is acting as an additional accelerator.
Climate Change and Migration: Point of No Return?! - An African Perspective
In a digital conference we analysed the situation, trends and forecasts for sub-Saharan Africa. High-level speakers with outstanding expertise from politics, academia, business and civil society discussed what needs to be done to reduce the effects and respond appropriately to the consequences of climate change, and how cooperation between Europe and Africa can be shaped in this regard.
Speakers
With input from...
Wednesday, 09.12.2020 | 11:00-17:30 (MEZ)
Donnerstag, 10.12.2020 | 14:30-16:00 (MEZ)
Contact Persons
Rhoda Berger, r.berger@globalperspectives.org
Conference
In this large-scale format, we offer a platform for experiences and expertise. In close cooperation with our partner organizations, we gather many people around one shared topic.
Program Archive
We explored current trends and developments in Africa's financial sector and discussed the actions needed by businesses and governments to improve the financial landscape on the continent.
The distribution of power in the international system is changing. We interviewed 10 experts from the so-called 'Global South' to get their insight into their perception of Germany's role.
Africa's creative industries are booming and changing the global cultural landscape. We discussed the growing industry with Nollywood director Funke Akindele and writer Lola Shoneyin.
Investments in women's health are threatened by budget cuts and anti-gender movements. In our webinar, we discussed innovative strategies to drive progress in our digital dialogue.
The inequalities in the global health system have a significant impact on the financial situation of women. We discussed economic growth through equal opportunities.
Together with David Miliband, CEO & President of IRC, and selected stakeholders from politics, business, academia, we discussed Germany's responsibilities in an international system in crisis.
In conversation with Anna Bjerde and other representatives from politics, business, and academia, we discussed efforts in fostering sustainable development.
The African continent has the potential to become the global agriculture powerhouse. The action recommendations of the sixth conference.
The research paper on new technologies and innovation in the African agricultural sector was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “Growing Africa's Future” 2024 in Berlin.