Apply below. African Union Climate Action Innovators Hub at the Africa Climate Summit
When is Application Deadline:
4th August 2023 at midnight East African Time.
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Tell Me About Award:
African Union’s Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) is Africa’s first collective climate change action plan and strategy that details specific suggested actions the continent needs to urgently undertake to respond to climate change. The Strategy seeks to harmonise the continent’s response to climate change over the next decade, setting out the key guiding principles, priorities, and intervention areas for enhanced climate cooperation. This Strategy is the framework for climate action of all Africans, including both government and non-government stakeholders. For the Strategy to be effectively implemented, broad-based ownership and inclusive participation is vital.
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The African Union Commission will host a Climate Action Innovation Hub at the upcoming Africa Climate Summit, taking place 4-6 September 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. This Climate Action Innovation Hub will provide an opportunity to showcase a diverse range of the bold, innovative climate actions, lead by women and youth, that are taking place across the continent that align and operationalise specific ambitions and goals of the Africa Climate Change Strategy.
Type:
Conference
Who can Apply?
A key criteria for selection is that the innovation must be lead by women or youth, or directly target them, demonstrate a contribution towards building Africa’s climate adaptation capacity, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and/or enhancing its overall climate resilience. Applications from climate innovators at various scales are welcome, with a preference given to projects that operate at a grassroots level or that demonstrate a high degree of social inclusion.
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
Where will Award be Taken?
Nairobi, Kenya
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
How Long will Award Last?
4-6 September 2023
How to Apply:
For the opportunity to be selected as one of the African innovators to participate in the African Union Climate Action Innovation Hub, please complete and submit the below application no later than Friday, 4th August 2023 at midnight East African Time.
Please note that we will only contact successful applicants.
For more information, please contact
Leah Wanambwa ([email protected], [email protected], ),with CC to Harsen Nyambe Nyambe ([email protected])and Feben Tegegne, ([email protected]).
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