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Every three years, the ICLEI World Congress showcases how local and regional governments across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide. Our last World Congress began in 2021 with a Virtual Launch and culminated in 2022 with The Malmö Summit. Discover more
The 11th edition of European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) on 26-28 June 2024 will be co-organized and hosted by the City of Valencia, distinguished as the European Green Capital for 2024.
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns (ESCT) will take place on 1-3 October in Aalborg, Denmark. All cities, partners and experts seeking to contribute to the sustainable transformation of our cities and regions are cordially invited to attend the 2024 edition of European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, which also marks […]
The LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum is an event organised to enrich the LEAP-RE Community. It aims to create and expand an international multi-stakeholder community dealing with renewable energy, science-based policymaking, funding and research, innovation, monitoring, evaluation and learning, in Africa and Europe. Its objectives are to identify, design, and implement the services and functions of LEAP-RE and to foster collaboration with similar initiatives.
The Morocco Regional Event is hosted by the Green Energy Park (GEP), a Consortium member of the SESA project. The event is supported by SESA Consortium members: ICLEI Africa, ICLEI Europe, Technical University Berlin, Smart Innovation Norway, F6S, Siemens Foundation, and Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. Activities: 14 October - Capacity building 15 October - Morocco […]
The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanization. The World Urban Forum (WUF) was established by the United Nations in 2001 to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies and climate change. Discover more
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene in November 2024. It will include the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29), the 19th meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 19), and the sixth meeting of the COP serving as […]
Creating access to clean cooking is essential for climate action and was underscored at the recent high-level summit on clean cooking for Africa, organized by the IEA in May 2024. Charcoal and firewood remain major contributors to deforestation and account for 60-80% of black carbon emissions across Africa, driving substantial net carbon emissions. Using briquettes […]
Solar-powered irrigation technologies are increasingly recognized as a vital solution for addressing water access challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods and food security. With 90% of cropland dependent on unpredictable rainfall and smallholder farmers producing 80% of the region’s food, sustainable irrigation systems are essential for improving productivity and resilience. […]
To support SESA's development of energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable, creating local opportunities for economic development and fostering social cohesion, the SESA toolbox was publicly launched in October 2024. It was created as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders to easily access these solutions. It allows users to discover energy solutions, […]
Igniting the Power Revolution: Africa Energy Indaba Unveils its 17th Edition Join the energy revolution at Africa Energy Indaba 2025, the continent’s flagship event dedicated to the energy sector. Explore opportunities in Africa, meet with industry leaders, and do business at the event.
Brokerage Extremadura 2025, “R&D connections for European new challenges”, is a UNIQUE European event where the research capacities of European actors come together to provide collaborative solutions to the European challenges and discover the tendencies for the near future. It is also configured as a networking space for all participants and is supported by a tool and space for face-to-face B2B meetings.
We are thrilled to present ‘Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities’ our major final event bringing together European and African ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers!
Be part of Africa's Leading Power, Energy & Water Event Enlit Africa will be back in 2025 with inspiring content, cutting-edge exhibits, powerful networking, specialty events, business matchmaking, & knowledge hubs, covering: Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution Metering Digitalisation Powering Industry Water Security Solar and Storage Finance and Investment & Much More A Conference With […]
Innovative projects must ensure that their developments and solutions align with real user needs and expectations. Because of this, stakeholder engagement plays a critical role in bridging the gap between innovation and practical application, especially in EU funded projects.
Without the collaboration of our stakeholders, solutions risk being misaligned, leading to the dead valley of many developments that otherwise could have solved real-world challenges.
The EUBCE conference serves not only as a forum for sharing knowledge, but also as a catalyst for collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. This year, we invite you to engage actively in discussions, explore new synergies, and contribute to shaping the future of a biocircular Europe. Let us harness the full potential of biocircularity to fulfil the promise of a just, green, and strategically secure transition.
Together, we are laying the foundations for a resilient Europe — one that is energy independent, economically dynamic, and environmentally sound.
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). In 2025, EUSEW will be held in a hybrid format, with onsite events in Brussels and online, on […]
Climate change is putting communities, economies and investments at risk across the African continent. Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS-2) is a critical milestone on the road to COP30 for Africa to articulate its priorities and commitments – championing home-grown solutions that are driving adaptation and systems-level shifts.
The Innovation Fair will take place on 23 October at Maison de la Poste, Brussels, Belgium, and online. With the running theme title of “Enabling that step forward”, the Innovation Fair aims to showcase the vibrancy of the cooperation among European, African and Mediterranean innovation ecosystems, promoting innovative solutions with potential for market and societal uptake, vis-à-vis potential public and private funders and fostering networking, matchmaking and collaborations.
This webinar aims to showcase the contribution of Green Deal Call projects focusing on diverse green energy needs in African contexts who have collaborated through the Green Deal Projects Support Office (GD-SO) Working Group on Clean Energy. Four of the five projects - REFFECT AFRICA, SophIA, ENERGICA, and SESA are at a very advanced stage of implementation (while SteamBioAfrica has ended back on 31 August 2024). It also aims to discuss – through a panel discussion - how can the achievements they have registered in the last 4 years can be maintained and scaled-up after their conclusion.