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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
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SUMMARY:10th European Conference for Sustainable Cities and Towns
DESCRIPTION:The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns (ESCT) will take place on 1-3 October in Aalborg\, Denmark. \nAll 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 30th Anniversary of the Aalborg Charter (1994) and the 20th Anniversary of the Aalborg Commitments (2004). To mark the occasion\, as well as respond to the needs of the ongoing climate emergency\, we are setting our highest bar for success yet. \nWorkshop: “Powering renewable energy solutions through circular strategies” which will take place on 2 October\, 14:00-15:30. \nEurope must transition towards sustainable energy production and sharply increase the share of renewables in the energy mix to deliver on the Paris Agreement. Ambitious policies have been proposed\, including the EU Rooftop Strategy\, requiring PVs on all new public and commercial buildings by 2026. But what happens to PV panels when their lifespan is over? At the same time\, energy storage is critical to make renewable energy reliable for large scale deployment\, and storage capacity needs to triple by 2030 and increase tenfold by 2050. But how do we secure a sustainable and just value chain of the materials needed to build them?Circular strategies address both ends of the value chain: materials needed to produce these technologies as well as the waste that is produced. Explore the crossroads between renewable energy and a circular economy and discuss the strategies cities are employing to facilitate this transition. \nDiscover more 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/10th-european-conference-for-sustainable-cities-and-towns/
LOCATION:Aalborg\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230830T103236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T103656Z
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SUMMARY:COP28
DESCRIPTION:COP28 UAE will be a milestone moment when the world will take stock of its progress on the Paris Agreement. The first Global Stocktake (GST) will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress since adopting the Paris Agreement. The GST will help align efforts on climate action\, including putting measures in place to bridge the gaps in progress. The COP28 UAE Presidency will work to ensure that the world responds to the GST with a clear plan of action. \nDiscover more 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cop28/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230831T094320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T094706Z
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SUMMARY:SESA Webinar - Increasing access to financing for e-mobility deployment
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will focus on the essence to increase financial support to the sector and discuss the role of different stakeholders including local governments\, financial institutions\, international organisations and local e-mobility innovators in facilitating access to financing for the deployment of e-mobility. The webinar brings together speakers and representatives of local governments\, international organisations\, financial experts and industry players who are involved in innovative e-mobility solutions. This webinar is part of the third course of the SESA capacity building programme\, a self-paced e-learning programme which focuses on a range of renewable energy solutions and associated use cases. The courses are available on the NUA campus platform.
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/sesa-webinar-increasing-access-to-financing-for-e-mobility-deployment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Internal event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230831T094001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T094307Z
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SUMMARY:SESA Webinar - Enhancing adoption of waste-to-energy solutions for clean cooking in Africa
DESCRIPTION:According to the Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2023\, developed jointly by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)\, International Energy Agency (IEA)\, World Bank\, United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)\, and World Health Organization (WHO)\, highlights that in 2021\, more than 600 million people lacked access to clean cooking fuels and technologies in the Sub-Saharan African countries. Furthermore\, under the Paris Climate Agreement\, access to clean cooking fuels and technologies is integral for making affordable energy available to the people. This shall also be a cost-effective measure to tackle climate change. \nThus\, considering these scenarios\, it becomes necessary to take desired actions to improve the livelihood and well-being of the people as well as create sustainable business opportunities. In this webinar\, the speakers are representatives from diverse domains such as technology/solution providers\, policy\, researchers and businesses\, who will address and discuss the possibilities to enhance the adoption of waste-to-energy technologies and solutions that can help in improving access to clean cooking in the African countries. This webinar is a part of the second course of the SESA capacity building programme\, a self-paced e-learning format which focuses on clean cooking and waste-to-energy. The courses are available on the NUA campus platform.
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/sesa-webinar-enhancing-adoption-of-waste-to-energy-solutions-for-clean-cooking-in-africa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Internal event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230830T101616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T102051Z
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SUMMARY:European Sustainable Energy Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills.  \nDiscover more
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/european-sustainable-energy-week-2023/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230614
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230830T102113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T102614Z
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SUMMARY:Sankalp Forum - West Africa 2023
DESCRIPTION:For more than a decade\, Sankalp has successfully built regional ecosystems for India\, Southeast Asia\, and Africa\, connecting international players with local organizations and entrepreneurs. We understand the importance of bringing together diverse stakeholders at the intersection of business and development\, and the impact this has for early stage businesses to be able to grow. \nAfter successfully catalysing other regional ecosystems\, Sankalp intends to create value for the West African ecosystem by: \n\nCreating a unique entrepreneur-centric platform to drive sustainable development through business in West Africa\nStitching together both anglophone and francophone experiences through exploring common challenges\, and unique opportunities across the region\nProviding better connections\, opportunities for learning\, and platforms for exchange across West Africa and the rest of the world\n\nDiscover more \n 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/sankalp-forum-west-africa-2023/
LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:External event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sankalp-West-Africa-Summit-2023.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230830T095316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T095853Z
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SUMMARY:COP27
DESCRIPTION:Achieving Energy Security\, Independence and Sustainability with Renewables focused Local Action \nClimate and energy are inextricably linked. The climate emergency is more urgent than ever\, and the world is also facing an energy security crisis that has ripple effects across multiple dimensions. Transitioning to renewables synergises across both\, contributing to climate change mitigation while also improving resilience. It is clear that urgent action is needed on all fronts—but what concrete actions can allow this to be realised? \nDiscover more 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cop27/
LOCATION:Sharm El-Sheikh\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230817T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T125732Z
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SUMMARY:SESA First Policy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The discussion focused on two main topics: Energy and Transport policy landscape in Kenya. The introduction of the productive use of solar was in charge of Madeleine Raabe\, form Wuppertal Institute\, followed by a panel discussion about Renewable energy and productive use\, where the invites got the chance to provide an overview of the policies current state and how the SESA project could contribute to move forward. \nThe panel was attended by Ephren Ouma\, Director Petroleum and Electricity\, Kisumu CountyGovernment; Joseph Oganga\, Chief Officer Energy and Industrialisation\, Kisumu County Government; Josephine Osengo\, Communication Specialist\, Practical Action and Kiragwe Mugwe\, Sr. Energy Engineer\, European Investment Bank. \nFor the second half\, the introduction to the topic of Electric\, Shared mobility – Case of two-wheelers was in charge of Lakshmi Bhamidipati\, Advisor – Energy and Climate at UNEP. Followed by a panel discussion on e-mobility moderated by Charles Wagura\, UN-Habitat; and attended by Martin Eshiwani\, Head of Unit\, Road Transport Services\, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure; Joseph Oganga\, Chief Officer Energy and Industrialization\, Kisumu County Government and Stephen Omondi WE!Hub Victoria Limited. \nDiscover more
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/sesa-first-policy-workshop/
LOCATION:Kisumu\, Kisumu\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230818T131627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T123236Z
UID:10000019-1664755200-1665187199@sesa-euafrica.eu
SUMMARY:Seeding the future of energy - Exploring the potential of partnerships in delivering innovative energy solutions
DESCRIPTION:ICLEI ES and WS organised a session as part of Daring Cities 2022 conference. 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/seeding-the-future-of-energy-exploring-the-potential-of-partnerships-in-delivering-innovative-energy-solutions/
LOCATION:Bonn\, Germany
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230818T083656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T084447Z
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SUMMARY:ICLEI World Congress
DESCRIPTION:ICLEI World Congress showcases how cities\, towns and regions across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide.From the founding World Congress in New York City\, USA in 1990\, the ICLEI World Congress has always taken a deep and critical look at the most relevant and pressing issues in urban sustainability. The ICLEI World Congress is the core event organised by ICLEI. Each event is a chance for the network and our partners to come together and outline the future of sustainability in urban areas worldwide. \nDiscover more
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/iclei-world-congress/
LOCATION:Malmö\, Malmö\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:External event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220126
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230818T082435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T082847Z
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SUMMARY:CINEA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:First Energy research projects in cooperation with Africa workshop hosted by CINEA – European Climate\, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Discover more about CINEA
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cinea-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230818T081513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T081926Z
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SUMMARY:COP26 Side event - The Transformative Power of Urban Living Labs
DESCRIPTION:Urban Living Labs can help illustrate the potential of innovative local climate actions. This session provides perspectives from global think tanks\, academics and businesses to facilitate energy access\, resilience and abundance through sustainable mobility and electric grid innovation.
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cop26-side-event-the-transformative-power-of-urban-living-labs/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230818T080910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T082008Z
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SUMMARY:COP26 - 100% Renewables: Driving the inclusive Renewable Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:This session aimed at debunking the challenges that are on the path towards achieving the Paris agreement objectives by tackling the angle of sustainable generation and consumption of energy. Speakers and panelists discussed the needed steps towards the achievement of 100% RE targets globally and the support that energy communities can provide in ensuring resilience of the transition and mitigate its adverse effects. 
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cop26-100-renewables-driving-the-inclusive-renewable-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTSTAMP:20260522T043914
CREATED:20230816T145428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T082101Z
UID:10000002-1635897600-1635983999@sesa-euafrica.eu
SUMMARY:COP26 - Finance flowing to accelerate Climate Action: Innovation and Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional governments face important barriers in accessing finance such as the low capacity for developing bankable projects and the lack of information on financing instruments and opportunities. The session will give an insight on: (i) local government representatives from Europe\, South America and Africa sharing their challenges to secure finance. (ii) financial institution representatives showcasing the instruments they offer.(iii) an exchange between the local governments and financial experts discussing how to improve collaboration and upscale action\, allowing cities to accelerate their climate ambition. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Discover more
URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/cop26-finance-flowing-to-accelerate-climate-action-innovation-and-partnership/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External event
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