BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SESA - Smart Energy Solutions for Africa - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SESA - Smart Energy Solutions for Africa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SESA - Smart Energy Solutions for Africa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20241119T152750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T152836Z UID:10000056-1733223600-1733227200@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:UNEP-CCC Webinar: Clean Cooking with Agricultural Residues DESCRIPTION: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 and pellets from agricultural residues as fuel can offer a sustainable alternative that protects forest ecosystems\, supports local businesses\, and improves the health of women and children. \nTo achieve the SDG7 target for universal access to affordable\, reliable\, and modern energy services\, it is essential to place biomass-based and lower-tier cooking technologies within the broader context of the clean energy transition. \nJoin us in this webinar to learn about\n\nClean cooking as a climate action agenda\, how this links to the broader energy transition.\nBenefits\, opportunities and limitations of using agricultural residues as clean cooking fuel.\nInnovative and sustainable solutions from Malawi and Sierra Leone.\nPrograms supporting access to clean cooking solutions and the adoption of sustainable cooking fuels.\n\nOrganized by the SESA project\, this session will showcase successful initiatives and provide insights into making clean cooking a reality in communities across Africa. URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/unep-copenhagen-climate-centre-webinar-clean-cooking-with-agricultural-residues/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SESA-Dec-3-webinar.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20240220T092805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T092932Z UID:10000046-1716422400-1716681599@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:RISE Africa 2024 Action Festival DESCRIPTION:RISE Africa brings together thinkers\, doers and enablers from across the continent and the world to inspire action for sustainable cities. The platform curates monthly engagements\, photographic competitions\, thought pieces and networking events\, taking a whole-of-society approach to imagining African urban futures.  \nDiscover more  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/rise-africa-2024-action-festival/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RISE-Africa.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231024T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231024T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20231004T092601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T093459Z UID:10000040-1698159600-1698165000@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Rural Internet Access - Solving the Challenge DESCRIPTION:We kindly invite you to the SESA Online Webinar on ‘Rural Internet Access: Solving the Challenge’ to be held online via Zoom on Tuesday 24th October\, 15:00 – 16:30 CEST\, organised by Basic Internet Foundation.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Webinar overview\nIn a world that is becoming increasingly digitally connected\, the issue of equitable access  remains a significant barrier\, particularly in remote and underserved rural communities.  Through the SESA EU project\, the Basic Internet Foundation is committed to addressing this  gap and fostering inclusive digital landscapes. \nThis webinar is an opportunity to explore the landscape of rural internet access in Africa  through the Europe – Africa collaboration. We will delve into the essential aspects of this  endeavour\, ranging from the obstacles that hinder effective connectivity to the innovative  solutions that are transforming lives. \nBy participating in this webinar\, you will gain insights into the following: \n\nRural Internet Access through SESA InfoSpots \nChallenges and Considerations of rural Internet access\nCollaborative Deployment through Regional Competence Centres (RCCs)\nFrom Schools to Community Living & Learning Labs (CL3)\nSustainable Innovation through Energy\, Information and Access\n\nYour participation in this webinar contributes to a crucial dialogue aimed at ensuring that no  community is left behind in the digital age\, and your recommendations will help inform the  path towards an inclusive digital future\, and smart energy solutions. \nThe webinar is part of the capacity building programme and linked to the online course SESA  experts created on the NUA campus platform. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Save your spot for the webinar URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/webinar-rural-internet-access-solving-the-challenge/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Capacity Building,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230831T094320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T094706Z UID:10000038-1693353600-1693439999@sesa-euafrica.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/e-mobility-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230831T094001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T094307Z UID:10000037-1687305600-1687391999@sesa-euafrica.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1686903707605.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230831T093522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T093922Z UID:10000036-1682467200-1682553599@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:SESA Webinar - Unlocking the potential of solar energy in Africa DESCRIPTION:The SESA webinar on solar energy served as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration to drive the implementation of solar projects in Africa. By addressing economic\, regulatory\, and social barriers\, the SESA project seeks to unlock the transformative potential of solar energy for sustainable development and increased energy access across the continent. Through partnerships and the co-development of innovative solutions\, SESA strives to create local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion\, paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future in Africa.  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/sesa-webinar-unlocking-the-potential-of-solar-energy-in-africa/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event,Internal event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1682497208226.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230830T095945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T100326Z UID:10000030-1678752000-1678924799@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2023 DESCRIPTION:The WSIS Forum 2023 serves as a key forum for discussing the role of ICTs as a means of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets\, with due regard to the global mechanism for follow-up and review of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (UNGA Resolution A/70/1).  \nDiscover more  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/world-summit-of-the-information-society-wsis-forum-2023/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/wsisforum2023-1040x584-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230830T094207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T095125Z UID:10000028-1667865600-1668038399@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:Final Workshop - Urban Pathways project DESCRIPTION:Final Workshop of the IKI supported “Urban Pathways – Supporting Low Carbon Plans for Urban Basic Services in the context of the New Urban Agenda” project took place beginning of November 2022. \nFor the last five years\, the Urban Pathways project has taken a very practical and demand-driven approach working with countries and cities that were highly motivated\, and that had a supportive policy environment. The project contributed to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by focusing on integrated implementation programmes in the area of mobility\, waste management and energy as well as sector coupling. With support of Urban Pathways\, a total of 14 pilot projects in 10 cities have been prepared and implemented ranging from a pedestrian zone\, a mobility startup acceleration hub and energy efficient tiny house in Nairobi (Kenya); Ecozones in Belo Horizonte (Brazil); to electric mobility systems in cities such as Kochi (India)\, Hanoi (Vietnam) or Quito (Ecuador). \nSESA project was presented by Wuppertal Institute.  \nDiscover more  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/final-workshop-urban-pathways-project/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/download.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230821T133527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T134239Z UID:10000022-1664236800-1664323199@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:Horizon Europe Webinar DESCRIPTION:ICLEI ES and WS organised a session as part of Daring Cities 2022 conference.  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/horizon-europe-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pieza-NCP56-Edgar-Valverde-Tipo-Post-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220914 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230830T093829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T094123Z UID:10000027-1663027200-1663113599@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:Public Interest Colloquium PIT Series 4 DESCRIPTION:Trip report from the public interest technology colloquium the series four the so-called PIT which is a common collaboration between Arizona State University full Wollongong university from Australia and IEEE on technology and society The main focus was on free access to information as a basic human right including the combination of energy and information as the drivers for empowerment of rural societies. The PIT series has reached international attention and is now continued into a discussion on how we can get the basic energy supply in the basic information supply as policy. \nDiscover more  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/public-interest-colloquium-pit-series-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-30-at-11.40.32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230830T093407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T093818Z UID:10000026-1662940800-1663372799@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:United Nations University - Climate Academy 2022 DESCRIPTION:Trip report for the climate Academy 2022 the climate academies performed by the United Nations University\, Munich Re Foundation\, and the United Nations climate secretary and ICLEI secretary for fostering two focus areas\, focus area one is the digital transformation for local governments and focus area two is digital as the driver for uptake for renewable energy that’s a complete Copy off or a complete comprehensive activity of we are doing in SESA about 30 people were collected first in a virtual meeting and then in a physical meeting in Kigali in Rwanda to write policy statement papers on digital and energy as enablers for climate acting the outcome is a worldwide collaborative from G20 in Indonesia to Sheila involving specialist someone over the world. \nDiscover more  URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/united-nations-university-climate-academy-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/climate-academy-FB-ad-Social-Media_Square-Facebook-Linkbox-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220718T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230830T093007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T093348Z UID:10000025-1658102400-1658361600@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:African IGF  DESCRIPTION:African IGF the African Internet governments for on the 2022 took place in July 20\, 2022. We had a specific session on African youth and teacher technologies where the focus is to see how digital is the enabler for both the uptake of renewable energy and the involvement of youth. So the combination of both was highlighted by Prof. Noll and leaded to a continuous discussion on how to utilise Digital and energy. Trip report to the networking meeting of the Africa alliance of the EU Tech Chamber 29 of June 2020. \nDiscover more URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/african-igf/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/900px-Screen_Shot_2022-07-18_at_22.55.27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220630 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230829T092605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T092945Z UID:10000024-1656460800-1656547199@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:Networking meetings Africa Alliance of the EU Tech Chamber DESCRIPTION:The last open WG meeting from EU Tech Chamber and the Africa Alliance. \nThe Africa alliance of the African Tech Chamber had a workgroup meeting Inviting for an inclusive empowerment and value creation for rural Africa the meeting was joined by about 60 speakers professional Prof. Josef Noll was invited to give the keynote speech launching the discussion on how an inclusive Internet can help for empowerment\, uptake of energy and value creation. The outcome was a further discussion with the EU Tech Chamber on how to foster the free uptake information. Trip report SINTEF 9th of May 2022. SINTEF is a Norwegian research institute focuses on trends in research and how business opportunities.  \nDiscover more URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/networking-meetings-africa-alliance-of-the-eu-tech-chamber/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-30-at-11.28.56.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220521T000000 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230818T084832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T085211Z UID:10000015-1652745600-1653091200@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:9th AfriCities Summit DESCRIPTION:The theme of the 9th Africities Summit is: “The Role of Intermediary Cities of Africa in the Implementation of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations and the African Union Agenda 2063”. These two Agendas call for the urgent need to develop resilient and sustainable urbanisation in Africa\, cognisant of the fact that by 2050 the bulk of African population will be living in cities\, and that the majority of city dwellers will settle in intermediary cities. \nDiscover more URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/9th-africities-summit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/afrilogo_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220329 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230818T083238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T083616Z UID:10000013-1648425600-1648511999@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:VGS Elektrodagen DESCRIPTION:0900 Seminar kick-offv/ Henrik Aase (https://henrikaase.no/)1000 Deltakerne presenterer seg1010 Siste nytt fra avd. for Fag (UDE) v/ Jan Tvedt\, seksjonssjef avd. for Fag. – Spørsmål og debattMalin Orfjell – veileder elktrofagene; Else Breines – veileder dataelektroniker og automatisering; Karoline Kopperud; Ida Gløsen Josefsen1030 Pause1045 5G og IoT – Teknologi som driver samfunnet vårt v/Josef Noll\, professor UiO – Spørsmål og debatt1145 Arbeidsforberedtv/Nathalie Oberti\, rådgiver på Kuben – Spørsmål og debatt1215 Lunsj og innsjekking1315 Prosjektet Innsats – formidling til læreplass v/Remi Pettersen\, Direktør Kuben Yrkesarena Med Spir Læreplassjegere – Spørsmål og debatt1400 Pause1410 Presentasjoner av de faglige kursene 29.3 v/kursholdere -Spørsmål og påmelding1450 Kort introduksjon til gruppearbeidet – en plan utarbeides av Avdelingslederne1500 Pause med noe å bite i16:00 Gruppearbeid\, Forståelse og erfaringsdeling vedr. læreplaner og kompetansemål. Vg1\, vg2 og vg3 fordeles i passende grupper etter programfag. \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover more URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/vgs-elektrodagen/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen_Shot_2022-03-27_at_22.43.55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220215 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230818T082930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T083216Z UID:10000012-1644796800-1644883199@sesa-euafrica.eu SUMMARY:7th EU-Africa Business Forum DESCRIPTION:The 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF22) will take place online (with limited on-site presence for speakers and moderators only). Co-organised by the European Commission\, the African Union Commission\, as well as EU and African business organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover more URL:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/event/7th-eu-africa-business-forum/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220126 DTSTAMP:20260412T062425 CREATED:20230818T082435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T082847Z UID:10000011-1643068800-1643155199@sesa-euafrica.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sesa-euafrica.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PR-1-1-cropped.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR