WORKSHOP: International Cooperation Forum & Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy, and Environment: Innovation for Climate Action

Start date:  7th September
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm EET (Cairo time)

Kelvin Massingham (as a representative of Climate Innovation for Adaptation and Resilience (CIFAR) Alliance) will be taking part in this workshop that aims to highlight the importance of innovation and technology in decreasing the costs of climate action, while also emphasizing the potential role of entrepreneurs in introducing new innovative technologies1 and bringing ideas into practice.

The workshop will offer participants a chance to learn about how start-ups in Africa are leveraging new technologies to provide climate solutions to low-income, climate-vulnerable populations, and will be moderated by Mr Oday Kamal, Head of Innovation and Consultant to the Country Director, WFP.