Africa’s green trade opportunities: policy insights for aligning trade and climate action
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08:00 09:30
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Description
Africa faces growing climate impacts while also navigating the challenges posed by emerging green trade measures.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring Africa's green trade opportunities and the policy insights needed to align trade with climate action. With COP28 taking place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December, this event comes at a critical time when trade is in the spotlight as a key contributor to global climate goals. It will provide a platform to discuss how trade policies can better support climate objectives.
Building on outcomes from the Africa Climate Summit, we aim to identify Africa's climate and trade priorities and implications for competitiveness across the region.
The event will bring together policymakers, businesses, and climate experts to discuss Africa's priorities at the intersection of trade and climate ahead of COP28 negotiations. They will identify strategies for Africa to maximise participation in sustainable markets globally, while supporting domestic adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Key discussion points include:
-- Africa's priorities and negotiating position on trade and climate linkages ahead of COP28.
-- Consideration of new green trade measures on Africa's export competitiveness.
-- Opportunities for Africa to participate in global green value chains.
-- The role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in scaling markets for low-carbon goods and services.
-- Identification of entry points to advance Africa's green trade potential.
**Note: A recording of this event will be available on this page after the event.
Speakers
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Ambassador Amina Mohamed (Keynote Address)
@AminaLIVE254Chairperson, Trade Negotiations & Investment Forum (TNIF), Nairobi
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Dr Patrick Low
Former WTO Chief Economist and Board Member of the Trade Negotiations and Investment Forum (TNIF)
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Jonny Richards
Team Leader, Trade Analysis Team, Trade for Development, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Dr James MacGregor
Fair Miles Consortium
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Angela Kolongo
Senior Communications Officer
International Economic Development Group (IEDG)
[email protected]
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