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May 25, 2023

If you were not able to attend the Africa Conference in person, you can join watch recordings of each session in the sections below.

8th June - Opening and keynote address by Dr Marit Kitaw

8th June - Delivering prosperity and sustainable development through a just transition in Africa

Delivering prosperity and sustainable development through a just transition in Africa
Africa has contributed the least to climate change, but remains the most vulnerable region in the world to its impacts. African people will also suffer greatly if the energy transition does not properly consider their needs and the unique position of African countries. This panel discussion will consider what the energy transition means for Africa and how we can work together to ensure it delivers prosperity and sustainable development for the continent.

Moderator: Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, Program Officer, Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy

Dr Marit KITAW, Interim Director, African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)

Bady Balde, Deputy Executive Director, EITI International Secretariat

Nafi Chinery, Africa Director, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)

Professor Adams Tidjani, Institut des Métiers de l’Environnement et de la Métrologie (IMEM)

8th June - Building collective action for responsible transition minerals in Africa

Building collective action for responsible transition minerals in Africa
Africa has abundant reserves of transition minerals like cobalt and lithium that are essential for renewable energy technology. However, mining in Africa is already plagued by corruption, opacity, environmental damages, and human rights abuses. This panel discussion will explore the implications of the fierce competition for these minerals, risks to communities, and ways to influence industry practices and government policy. This session will also introduce PWYP’s new Pan-African campaign for responsible transition minerals and begin building support.

Moderator: Mukupa Nsenduluka, Policy Officer – Tax & Natural Resource Governance, Tax Justice Network Africa

Joëlle Ravelomanantsoa, Executive Secretary, PWYP Madagascar

Nsama Chikwanka, National Coordinator, PWYP Zambia

Maria Ramos, Associate Director, Extractive Industries Global Program

Robin Roels, Associate Policy Officer for Raw Materials, European Environmental Bureau/Coalition on Critical Raw Materials

9th June - Feminist natural resource governance for a just transition

Feminist natural resource governance for a just transition
From gender-based violence, to unpaid care work, and rights to land and livelihoods – the oil, gas, and mining sector is a major perpetrator of women’s rights violations. Women and girls continue to experience devastating impacts, while enjoying minimal benefits. Centering the leadership and lived realities of women is critical to securing a transition which is truly just for the African continent. This panel discussion will explore how the energy transition agenda in Africa can pay particular attention to women’s rights, including how PWYP’s Global Gender Policy can be a tool in this effort.

Moderator: Elie Kabore, Journalist

Mame Diarra Ndiaye, Regional Coordinator – Extractive Industries Governance, Oxfam West Africa

Lucie Kabre, President, Association of Women in the Mining Sector (AFEMIB)

Fatima Mimbire, PWYP Mozambique and PWYP Africa Steering Committee Chair

9th June - Exploring a globally equitable and fair fossil fuel phase-out and the implications for Africa

Exploring a globally equitable and fair fossil fuel phase-out and the implications for Africa
The world must transition away from fossil fuels and adopt cleaner energy sources to combat climate change and mitigate its worst effects. However, decoupling fossil fuels from economic growth at the local, national, and global levels will be a complex process that poses challenges to community cohesion, economic stability, and the effectiveness of climate action. This panel discussion will explore what is necessary for a globally fair phase-out of fossil fuels in Africa and how natural resource governance can support this goal.

Moderator: ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Regional Director – West Africa, Ford Foundation

Dean Bhekumuzi Bhebhe, Campaigns Lead, Power Shift Africa

Awa Toure, Senegal Country Lead, Global Strategic Communications Network / European Climate Foundation

Aly Marie Sagne, Director & Founder, Lumière Synergie pour le Développement

Maybel Acquaye, Senior Policy Analyst, Africa Centre for Energy Policy

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8th June - Opening and keynote address by Dr Marit Kitaw

8th June - Delivering prosperity and sustainable development through a just transition in Africa

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