Green Catalyst Africa at COP29

Empowering Green Enterprises in Africa

Join us during COP29 for two hybrid+online events focused on boosting finance and support for green enterprises in Africa.

Upcoming Events

Green Catalyst Africa: Unblocking Challenges & Accelerating Support - Participatory Discussion

Date & Time: November 18, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMT

Location: Online via Zoom

This participatory discussion & working group session will explore specific challenges and solutions to increase financial access and support for green enterprises in Africa. Through focused discussions and breakout sessions, we aim to discussion solutions, foster collaboration, and drive impactful change.

Session Goals

  1. Identify key barriers and practical solutions for African green enterprises to secure funding and support.
  2. Build partnerships that drive real, sustainable impact.
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Agenda

Unblocking Challenges & Accelerating Support

Agenda for November 18 Event

  • Introduction to YouthADAPT (5 mins)
    Speaker: Edith Adera, African Development Bank
    Brief overview of YouthADAPT and its role in green finance.
  • Challenge Framework & Priorities Update (5 mins)
    Speaker: David Munir Nabti, Bloom.pm
    Key updates on the Green Catalyst Africa focus areas.
  • Partner Insights (15 mins)
    Insights from partners on priorities and frameworks.
    Opportunity to join as facilitators or partners.
  • Breakout Sessions (30 mins)
    Attendees choose breakout groups:
    - Green Finance Marketplace
    - Standardizing Finance Processes
    - Public Engagement & Momentum
    - Additional Topics
  • Report Back (10 mins)
    Facilitators share key insights from breakout sessions.
  • Next Steps & Upcoming Meetings (5 mins)
    Info on future sessions: COP29, COP/Desertification in Riyadh, WEF/Davos.

Recent Events

Green Catalyst Africa at the Fifth Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) Partnership Forum

Date: November 12, 2024, 5:30-8:30pm AZT (Baku, Azerbaijan time); 1:30-4:30pm GMT

Location: In Baku (COP29 Blue Zone, Africa Pavilion), with Livestreaming & Online Discussion & Networking (Zoom link provided to registrants)

The 5th Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) Partnership Forum will offer the platform to share results and lessons learned from the implementation of the AAAP and to tease out emerging frontiers in climate adaptation where resilience-building must be accelerated.


It is jointly organized by the African Union, the Government of Tanzania, the African Development Bank, and the Global Center on Adaptation. See event information here.


To support this effort, Bloom and Green Catalyst Africa are taking part in one of the sessions, plus organizing a complementary online networking and discussion session after the event to engage and connect participants worldwide. Join us to discuss progress, collaboration opportunities, meet potential partners, and explore how we can work together to support green growth in Africa and beyond.

COP29 AAAP event, Africa Pavilion, Access to Finance Session.

Bloom + Green Catalyst Participation Highlights

  • Taking part in Panel Session 2: Unlocking Finance For Climate-Tech Enterprises
  • Online Networking Discussions: Facilitated by David Munir Nabti (CEO & Co-founder of Bloom.pm), with opportunities to connect with global participants and industry leaders.
  • Engagement: Open discussions to foster relationships and build momentum for green finance in Africa.
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Agenda

From Windhoek to Baku: Adapting, Empowering, Thriving

Agenda for November 12, 2024

  • Opening Video (5 mins)
    An introduction to set the tone for the forum.
  • Opening Remarks (10 mins)
    Speakers: Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, CEO, Global Center on Adaptation; Dr. Kevin Kariuki, VP for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth, African Development Bank.
  • Guest of Honour Remarks (10 mins)
    Speaker: H.E. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of Tanzania (TBC).
  • High-Level Dialogue (30 mins)
    A discussion with prominent leaders:
    - H.E. Ana Paula Chantre Luna de Carvalho, Minister of Environment, Angola (TBC)
    - H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO, AUDA-NEPAD
    - Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Exec. Managing Director, CGIAR
    - Mr. Alvario Lario, President, IFAD (TBC)
    - Hans Olav Ibrekk, Policy Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
  • Partnership Forum Sessions (5 mins)
    Overview by Amanda Archibong-Doukoure, Senior Partnerships Manager, GCA.
  • AAAP Business Model & Results (15 mins)
    Presented by Dr. Ede Ijjasz-Vásquez, Senior Advisor, GCA; and Edith Ofwona Adera, AAAP Coordinator, African Development Bank.
  • AAAP Tanzania Showcase (10 mins)
    Speaker: Dr. Richard Muyungi, Special Envoy and Advisor to the President of Tanzania on Environment & Climate Change.
  • Panel Session 1: Emerging Adaptation Frontiers (20 mins)
    A deep dive with:
    - Dr. Matthias Naab, UNDP Africa
    - Ms. Rachael Antwi, Ecobank
    - Ms. Adriana Valenzuela, Youth Leadership Lead, GCA
    - Mr. Alai Piyabalo, SAPZ Program
  • Panel Session 2: Unlocking Finance for African Climate-Tech (20 mins)
    Speakers:
    - Alexey Shadrin, Evercity
    - David Munir Nabti, Bloom.pm (Virtual)
    - Joyce Sikwese, YouthADAPT
    - Jacinda Njike, Ambition Loop Finance
  • Closing Remarks (5 mins)
    Speaker: Dr. Al-Hamdou Dorsouma, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank.
  • Cocktail Reception & Online Networking (1 hour)
    In-person attendees can network at the Africa Pavilion, while virtual guests join at bloom.pm/cop29.

Explore Our Catalyst Programs

In addition to our COP29 efforts, Bloom is currently working on partnership development & fundraising to launch two key programs to support sustainable growth:

Green Catalyst

Empowering green businesses across the Middle East and Africa, Green Catalyst connects enterprises with vital resources and partnerships to advance environmental goals and strengthen communities.

Learn more about Green Catalyst

Blue Catalyst

Focused on the blue economy, Blue Catalyst supports businesses dedicated to sustainable water and ocean health, fostering growth and resilience in coastal and marine sectors, in collaboration with the Ocean Climate Fund community.

Learn more about Blue Catalyst

About Green Catalyst Africa

Green Catalyst Africa is a collaborative initiative to unlock funding for African green enterprises, aiming to:

  • Mobilize green funding by COP30.
  • Support 10,000 Green Enterprises on science-driven climate solutions.
  • Connect Enterprises with Funders to support impactful projects.

For details or partnership inquiries, reach out at connect@bloom.pm