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INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY FOR AFRICA!

This is an annual event dedicated to thought-provoking discussions around the sustainability and climate challenges facing the Africa and  global community. We'll be bringing together some of the brightest minds and most important leaders to discuss the turbulence in global energy markets, sustainability and the growing gap between climate ambition and reality.

This year’s two day-long Summit  appears to be a comprehensive platform that addresses a wide range of interconnected issues, recognizing the complex interplay between environmental, economic, social, and technological factors. The inclusion of topics such as Social Licence to Operate, sustainability, human rights, and blockchain reflects a holistic approach towards creating a more sustainable and equitable future.

Through open and trust-based discussions, the Summit creates a basis for companies and civil society to develop solutions that in various ways contribute to the sustainability for Africa.   In addition to the formal program, the Summit also offers opportunities for participants and attendees to network and develop partnerships and relationships.

OUR VISION

THE ROAD TO SUSTAINABILITY FOR AFRICA

Nine years have elapsed since the historic adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 by 195 countries, marking a crucial milestone in the global commitment to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient growth and sustainability. This landmark agreement symbolizes the collective determination of nations to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and to transition towards a more sustainable and resilient future.. The journey towards a sustainable and climate-resilient world requires ongoing collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment from all nations to implement concrete actions that will shape a more sustainable future for generations to come. Private actors will be key players in this shift. The Charter Sustainability  for Africas’ role is to enable them to play their part as fully as possible. Thus, harnessing AfCFTA-enabling technology such as digital technology empowered by blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, next generation batteries,  among others, will enable African countries to easily harmonize the delivery of intra-continental trading of goods and services.

 

Implementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet, and expected by investors. The first annual Sustainability international   summit for Africa  will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024.

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OUR OBJECTIVES

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF AGENDA 2063: EMPOWERING ISOLATED COMMUNITIES AND YOUNG LEADERS

The African Union’s Agenda 2063, as Africa’s blueprint for transforming Africa into a global powerhouse of the future, embodies a robust roadmap for realizing Africa’s vision of sustainability. Launched in 2013, this bold initiative spans 50 years to 2063, symbolizing a deep commitment to a prosperous future for the continent. By taking a long-term perspective, Agenda 2063 offers a coherent and inspiring vision for present and future generations;.

Agenda 2063 not only summarizes Africa’s sustainable development goals, but also identifies flagship programs, including the AFCFTA. The Afcfta contributes to forging a collective African identity in the economic sphere It represents a significant paradigm shift towards a continental vision of sustainability The image of the institutional spaceship of the ACFTA as a means of breaking free from Westphalian pull is both poetic and significant.

“Most of the summit in Africa are held for those who are already successful in their careers, but none targets young people.  The Sustainability Summit for Africa wants to fill the gap, giving africa youth a stage to make their own voices heard and maximize their energy and talent,

2063 is an Summit  for young people around the world. “Over half of the world’s population are under 30 years old. We want to bring the world’s youth to the spotlight, talking about innovation in their way, observing the world through their eyes and solving challenges using their methods and words. “We want to build connections that could foster new ideas and innovations from all around the Africa. This is the first 2063 event, so we may expect most of the participants to come from Africa. But for the long-term vision, we expect it to be an international gala where someone from Boston could meet peers from Kinshasa. Agenda 2063 stands as a catalyst for African transformation, calling for collective action and a shared vision to shape a future in which Africa emerges as an undisputed force on the world stage. It embodies the spirit of innovation, resilience and determination needed to achieve sustainable prosperity.

SUSTAINABILITY , the theme carefully chosen for the moot competition (.https://lexclimatica.com; and for the international summit, sums up our firm belief in the transformative power of international law. This theme resonates with Agenda 2063.This summit is a privileged momentum to strengthen the civil society network and regenerate trust in the era of sustainability. Organized on the eve of the AFRICA CEO FORUM, the largest international gathering of the African private sector, the Summit aims to bring together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss and strategize on sustainable practices, climate investments, and environmental stewardship across the African continent. Together, we can pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future. This event aligns with the broader goals of fostering collaboration and promoting sustainable initiatives to accelerate the implementation of AfCFTA.

 By encouraging creativity and innovation, Agenda 2063 seeks to harness the potential of young people to actively contribute to the transformation and progress of the African continent. This is an important recognition that innovation is not limited by age, and that a diversity of perspectives is a powerful catalyst for development.

EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

With the acceleration of the energy and digital transitions, global demand for critical minerals has grown exponentially in recent years. Africa, 
with its extensive and still relatively unexploited reserves, hopes to take advantage of this opportunity to support its industrialization trajectory, based on increased local processing of its minerals, and to play a greater role in international green technology value chains. However, these ambitions need to be analyzed in the light of the geological and economic realities of each project, as well as the political  and environmental specificities of each country. Africa will also have to take into account the industrial risk resulting from possible rapid technological developments and the commercial risk from the rise of “green protectionism.

Critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Over the past 20 years, annual trade in critical energy-related minerals has grown from $53 billion to $378 billion. However, strong demand for clean technology products is putting pressure on supply chains for these minerals. Ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of minerals critical to the transition to clean energy has rapidly become a top priority for governments, businesses and investors worldwide.

“We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past”, with the systematic exploitation of developing countries reduced to the production of basic raw materials, said Mr. Guterres.

The Expert Group on Essential Minerals for the Energy Transition will bring together governments, international organizations, industry and civil society to develop common, voluntary principles to guide the extractive industries in the years ahead, “in the name of justice and sustainability”.

The promises of globalisation have not been fulfilled for all, fuelling a mistrust of bilateral investment treaties and trade agreements within civil society and within states. This is evidenced by the coordinated dismantling of the fabric of intra-European investment agreements to avoid bilateral denunciations in a scattered manner. The main criticisms of these agreements concern the opacity of their negotiations and the primacy of trade rules over health and environmental issues that are poorly taken into account. Finally, they denounce a trade that tends to be an end in itself rather than a means to the benefit of populations.

 

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