Invitation to REPP side event series at COP22 in Marrakesh

Invitation to REPP side event series at COP22 in Marrakesh

 

CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION IN AFRICA: MOBILISING THE PRIVATE SECTOR

www.repp-africa.org

The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) is bringing together leading experts to discuss private sector mobilisation for clean energy projects in Africa in a series of side events at the COP22 in Marrakesh.

The REPP aims to mobilise private sector development activity and investment in small and medium scale renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The REPP was developed by UNEP and EIB, and it is funded by the UK government and co-managed by GreenStream and Camco Clean Energy.

Join us in exploring opportunities for powering Africa’s clean energy transition:

Title: Innovative Climate Finance as a tool to deliver African NDC Objectives

 

Time and place: Monday 7.11. 14:00-15:30, Africa Pavilion, Blue Zone

Abstract: This session will involve a presentation of the REPP initiative and then a range of speakers explore the topic of renewables being key to Africa transitioning to a low carbon economy and being able to take ambitious NDCs under the Paris Agreement.

Moderator: Ben Hugues, Renewable Energy Performance Platform

Speaker list: Amine Homman Ludiye (Engie), Subha Nagarajan, Andreas Gunst (DLA Piper), Rachel Child (REPP)

 

Title: The 24th Longitude East – a Pathway for Cleantech Cooperation from the Northern Lights to the Caprivi Strip

 

Time and place: Wednesday 9.11. 15:30-17:00, Nordic Pavilion, Blue Zone

Abstract: This session will explore the role of Nordic technology in powering the transition to a low carbon economy in Africa.  An expert panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities of providing clean energy in the rapidly growing economies of the continent.

Moderator: Hanna-Mari Ahonen, Renewable Energy Performance Platform

Speaker list: Jukka Uosukainen (CTCN), Liwayway Adkins (IEA), Oras Tynkkynen (Sitra), Marcus Ulmefors (InnoVentum)

 

Title: What is Really Holding Back Renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa?

 

Time and place: Friday 11.11. 15:30-17:00, IETA Business Hub, Blue Zone

Abstract: This session will examine the impediments and challenges to the expansion of small scale renewables in sub-Saharan Africa.  In a dynamic Q&A format key stakeholders will share their experience of the sector and their perspectives on what is holding back the transition to a low-carbon economy in the region and how such barriers can be overcome.

Moderator: Karl Upston-Hooper, Renewable Energy Performance Platform

Speaker list: Linus Mofor (UNECA), Joel Meggelaars (‎European Wind Energy Association), Katrina Pielli (Power Africa) and Andrew Howard (Koru Climate)

 

Title: Innovative Solutions, Private Finance and the Future of Renewables in Africa – Building the Toolbox

 

Time and place: Friday 11.11. 17:00-18:30, IETA Business Hub, Blue Zone

Abstract: This session will showcase the efforts of the African finance sector in support the growth of small scale renewables in the region.  Although there is a range of initiatives aimed at supporting renewables in sub-Saharan Africa, the key to a vibrant and successful industry in mid-term is the deployment of private finance and the development of an “ecosystem” that enables and rewards the development of renewables projects. Leading participants in the market will discuss how risk mitigation is a theme of increasing the availability of private finance.

Moderator: Geoff Sinclair, Renewable Energy Performance Platform

Speaker List: Peter Coveliers (European Investment Bank), Joshua Bushinsky (OPIC), and Rick Saines (Baker & Mackenzie)

 

Title: Mobilising private finance in Africa; the challenges and successes in the UK’s International Climate Fund

 

Time and place: Wednesday 16.11. 14:30-15:30, UK Pavilion, Blue Zone

Abstract: The private sector is fundamental to reaching the $100bn climate finance goal as the IEA estimates that around two thirds of the low carbon energy investment needed from 2014-2040 will be in developing countries. Countries across Africa are on a steep development path with rapidly growing populations, therefore much of this investment will need to flow to the continent to help their development fit with our low-carbon future. However, this finance isn’t flowing at scale. An expert panel are going to explore what the challenges are and how the UK are using their International Climate Fund to overcome these barriers to investment; exploring the successes and where there are still significant challenges.

Presentation by Geoff Sinclair, Renewable Energy Performance Platform