Launch Event

October 23, 2024 | Nyeri, Kenya

Welcome to the launch event hosted by the African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation! This event, held at the Third Forum of African Entrepreneurial Universities Alliances in Nyeri, Kenya, unites experts, policymakers, and innovators to drive climate action across Africa. Under the theme "Empowering African Communities for a Sustainable Future," we’ll focus on localized solutions, community engagement, and inclusive policies. Join us for keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on topics like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart cities.

Event Overview

Event Overview

Welcome to the launch event hosted by the African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation! This event, held at the Third Forum of African Entrepreneurial Universities Alliances in Nyeri, Kenya, unites experts, policymakers, and innovators to drive climate action across Africa. Under the theme "Empowering African Communities for a Sustainable Future," we’ll focus on localized solutions, community engagement, and inclusive policies. Join us for keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on topics like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart cities.

Keynote Speakers

Abay Yimere Ezra
DR. Abay Yimere Ezra  

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Climate change researcher at Tufts University

Jeffery D. Sachs
PROF. Jeffery D. Sachs  

Keynote Speech

Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University; Special Advisor to the United Nations; Distinguished Professor of Economics

Travis Franck
DR. Travis Franck  

Keynote Speech

Assistant Research Professor Climate Modeling and Policy Director at Climate Policy Lab.

Paul Ndirangu Kioni
PROF. Paul Ndirangu Kioni   

Keynote Speech

Head, Research-Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship Education, Focal Point and Lead, Origin Research and Innovation Lab, East Africa Professor of Thermo-fluids, …

Kelly Sims Gallagher
PROF. Kelly Sims Gallagher  

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Professor of Energy & Environmental Policy Director, Center for International Environment & Resource Policy Dean

Saliem Fakir
MR. Saliem Fakir  

Keynote Speech

Founder & Executive Director, African Climate Foundation Honorary Lecturer, Nelson Mandela School of Governance Board Member, GreenCape Board Chair, Atlantic …

Event Videos

Prof. Paul Ndirangu Kioni's Presentation

Head, Research-Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship Education, Focal Point and Lead, Origin Research and Innovation Lab, East Africa Professor of Thermo-fluids, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT),

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Dr. Travis Franck's Presentation

Climate Modelling and Climate Policy Director at Climate Policy Lab.

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Prof. Jeffery D. Sachs's Presentation

Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University; Special Advisor to the United Nations; Distinguished Professor of Economics, renowned for his work on global health, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

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Prof. Kelly Sims Gallagher's Presentation

Professor of Energy & Environmental Policy Director, Center for International Environment & Resource Policy Dean

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Saliem Fakir's Presentation

Founder & Executive Director, African Climate Foundation Honorary Lecturer, Nelson Mandela School of Governance Board Member, GreenCape Board Chair, Atlantic Special Economic Zone

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