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11/11/2024  - 13/11/2024

Exploring the Potential of Green Transition for Local Economic Development

Call for participation for the conference on the potential of Green Hydrogen and other innovative sources of energy for technology-oriented cities in Africa

Concept of a green hydrogen plant | Photo: scharfsinn86, Adobe Stock

Connective Cities is organizing a working group on "Exploring the Potential of Green Transition for Local Economic Development" in Africa. The learning process will be kicked off at our upcoming conference on “African Tech Hubs: Exploring the potential of Green Hydrogen and other innovative sources of energy for technology-oriented cities in Africa.”taking place from 11.-13. November in Marrakech, Morocco.

With rapid urbanization and the global shift towards sustainable energy, there is a growing demand for green hydrogen. Africa's abundant renewable resources, such as solar and wind energy, present vast opportunities for green hydrogen production and distribution. Cities can leverage these resources to feed and develop their own industries, develop further innovative local clusters and a local hydrogen economy, create jobs, and drive economic growth while contributing to global climate goals. The kick-off event in Marrakech aims to explore the transformative potential of green hydrogen and other sources of green energy for the growth of innovative tech clusters in African cities.

Following aspects drive the demand for more and green energy in African cities:

  • Rapid Urbanization and Growing Energy Demand
  • Global Shift towards Sustainable Energy Sources
  • Abundance of Renewable Energy Resources
  • Rising Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability Goals
  • Tapping into the local economic potential for hydrogen

During the learning process, the working group will look at the following topics:

  • Hydrogen Production
  • Distribution and Storage
  • Logistics and Ports for Transport
  • Demand from African Tech Cities
  • International Demand
  • Investment and Financing
  • Policy and Regulation

For detailed information on the learning process and the event in Marrakech, please look into our Call for Participation.

Application deadline is 15 August 2024.

To participate in the conference, please download, fill out and share the Expression of Interest

Moses Munuve (Africa)  moses.munuve(at)giz.de

Ricarda Meissner (Deutschland)   ricarda.meissner(at)giz.de


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