Conference
The Africa Roundtable N°3
Europe and Africa: Together for a Just Green Transition
Conference: The Africa Roundtable N°3
November 30, 2022
Given the ongoing war in Ukraine and disruptions in global trade, many African countries want to increase their agricultural output and become self-sufficient. African countries hold a vastly underused potential for green technologies such as solar, hydropower and green hydrogen. This should can be harnessed to realise electrification, growth, and exports. Despite historic financial commitments made at the summit, COP27 left many observers feeling that issues concerning Africa fell short. Following the World Climate Conference, we discussed partnership-based solutions and models for future cooperation between Europe and Africa in climate protection at the third edition of The Africa Roundtable.
Minister of Economy, Senegal H.E. Oulimata Sarr
Opening of the third edition of The Africa Roundtable in Dakar 2022
High-Level Side Event
The side event at the third edition of The Africa Roundtable focussed on the often-overlooked role of women in food systems, highlighting their impact as changemakers in food and nutrition security. We also explored the significant opportunities this presents for improving global health. Around the world, overlapping crises are straining food security, with several regions in Africa facing food shortages. Women and children, who are disproportionately affected by undernourishment and malnutrition, play a critical role in building more resilient and sustainable food systems.
Selected Speakers
Contact Persons
Stephanie Igunbor, s.igunbor@globalperspectives.org
Supported by
ACET African Center for Economic Transformation
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
BMZ Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung
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