Foresight modelling series: unleashing Africa’s climate and energy future
The seminar examines the effects of transitioning to renewable energy sources in Africa and the importance of a global carbon tax to finance this transition.
Date: 2024-07-25
Time: 11:00 to 12:30
Venue: Online via Zoom
Despite its minimal contribution to global carbon emissions, Africa faces a critical crossroads. As the continent’s population booms in the next 30 years, so will its energy demand and consequent carbon emissions from fossil fuels. What would Africa’s trajectory look like if more sustainable energy policies and strategies were adopted?
This seminar examines Africa’s climate and energy futures, shedding light on various strategies and challenges, including the consequences of a global carbon tax and aggressive energy policies and the transformative effects of transitioning to sustainable practices.
Read the full report on Africa’s Energy Future here.
Read the full report on Africa’s Climate Future here.
This seminar is co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Global Futures Society (GFS) and is the third of three events in the Foresight Modelling Series.
Moderator, introduction and welcome: Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head, African Futures & Innovation, ISS
Speakers
- Alize le Roux, Senior Researcher, African Futures & Innovation, ISS
- Tanja Hichert, Futures & Foresight Practitioner
- Speaker 3 (TBC)
Followed by discussion/Q&A
