Crtve Development

We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with Open Planet for the second year to showcase the work of five incredible African filmmakers. This year, filmmakers are tasked with creating a short film using Open Planet footage to highlight the impact of climate change on health in urban South African communities. This project is made possible by Wellcome Trust, and early next year we’ll be distributing films from Waxxes Animation, Mary Jane, Amandla Kwinana, Dillion S. Phiri, and more. Watch this space! 

Here’s to the remarkable spirit of Africa in the face of climate injustice.👏 Our We!Are Unmuted campaign has sparked change across 6 countries, empowering 500+ creatives and reaching 4,000+ community members with vital climate messages. A round of applause to those who joined us on this exciting journey! This year, we took it even further - training and supporting four dynamic creative hubs to lead local campaigns on the margins of COP 29, amplifying Africa's voice in the global climate dialogue. We're excited to continue reimagining Africa's climate story. Stay tuned for more.

Africa will be THE location to be for climate entrepreneurs. The African market offers the most significant opportunities to build a climate startup. The opportunities are unlimited. On my numerous trips through Africa, I've encountered some of the most ingenious people in my life. From people finding new ways to grow sea kelp to finding solutions to the struggle of non-existing grid infrastructure. In light of today's The Earthshot Prize, which is happening right next to my home in South Africa, I want to shed some light on the companies and entrepreneurs in Africa. There is an exhibition at the Cape Town promenade if you have time to visit :-) It must be a cruel joke that the US election and the Earthshot prize award ceremony are held on the same day. Hoping to see more and more projects that Senken supports amongst the Eartshot price winners!! So let's look at the silver linings --> give an African climate tech entrepreneur a shoutout in the comments! 💚 Companies of the exhibition: Africa Collect Textiles CLAWS Conservancy Solar Sister E-Safiri - Driving Africa’s transition to sustainable transport Ujamaa Community Resource Team Bekia inc Mobility for Africa eBee.africa Rethread Africa Safi Organics Ltd. Ocean-Farmers Zebra CropBank Plentify SeaH4 Community Markets for Conservation

#EarthshotWeek has officially come to a close! We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with The Earthshot Prize to highlight 15 amazing African innovators and their impactful climate solutions. A big thank you to bad mama jama films, Tribe Nation Global, and Tatenda Chidora who helped us highlight Africa's critical role in the global fight against climate change. From Ocean-Farmers cultivating kelp forests, to Mobility for Africa electrifying transportation and Safi Organics Ltd. turning agricultural waste into fertiliser, the diversity and ingenuity of African-led climate solutions were on full display. The exhibition will remain on display along Cape Town's promenade seawall, so if you're in Cape Town, swing by, snap a photo, and tag us in your posts! Africa Collect Textiles, Bekia inc, Claws Botswana, Comaco-Zambia, E-Safiri - Driving Africa’s transition to sustainable transport, eBee.africa, Mobility for Africa, Ocean-Farmers, Plentify, Rethread Africa, Safi Organics Ltd., SeaH4, Solar Sister, Ujamaa Community Resource Team, Zebra CropBank.

The Earthshot Prize is landing on African soil for the very first time! On November 6th, Cape Town, South Africa, will host this prestigious event and we are proud to announce that Crtve Development is a production partner for The Earthshot Prize exhibition. As part of our commitment to making key moments like COP 29, the G20, and the UN General Assembly more inclusive, we’re helping to localise and amplify the global climate conversation. We’re showcasing the work of 15 African innovators who were previously nominated for the Earthshot Prize, along Cape Town’s promenade seawall. The exhibition, in partnership with bad mama jama films, Tribe Nation Global, and photographer Tatenda Chidora, highlights the amazing impact these innovators have on their local communities. So, if you’re in Cape Town, swing by, snap a photo, and don’t forget to tag us! With so much innovation happening on our continent, it’s only fitting that this year, South Africa is showcasing African-led solutions at the heart of the global conversation on climate change. Africa Collect Textiles, Bekia inc, Claws Botswana, Comaco-Zambia, E-Safiri - Driving Africa’s transition to sustainable transport, eBee.africa, Mobility for Africa, Ocean-Farmers, Plentify, Rethread Africa, Safi Organics Ltd., SeaH4, Solar Sister, Ujamaa Community Resource Team, Zebra CropBank.

We’re inviting African creatives to harness the power of storytelling through Open Planet's visual library! Open Planet has been capturing footage across South Africa, and now it’s your turn to use this resource to create impactful narratives. We're looking for creatives to submit a short film that addresses one of today’s most critical issues: the effects of climate change on health in South African urban communities. Follow the link for the brief and to submit your proposal. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFmx7abq

🌍 In today's world, where democratic values are facing unprecedented threats, safeguarding civic space and core democratic principles has become more urgent than ever. Our Founder & CEO, Dr Okito Wedi, recently addressed barriers to civic engagement and innovative governance solutions at the SDG Lounge Summit of the Future during UNGA. She emphasized the transformative power of creativity and storytelling in fostering democratic engagement: “For us as Crtve Development storytelling is a powerful tool of translation and a lens through which to understand what truly matters to us [as individuals] and as a society, at any  particular point in time.” It was an honor to share the stage with inspiring leaders like Erna Solberg, ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF, Kenza Occansey, America Ferrera, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Daphne Frias, Anacláudia Rossbach, David Miller, Tony Maciulis, and more. Thank you to UN Partnerships for showcasing Crtve Development's commitment to building inclusive, resilient communities across Africa and the global south. Missed the event? Catch the recording here! 📽 https://lnkd.in/dHHn7GBb #GrowingSolutions #UNGA

Today, 26 September at 11:30 EDT, our Founder & CEO, Dr Okito Wedi, will be speaking at the SDG Lounge Summit of the Future alongside incredible change makers Daphne Frias Youth Activist and Storyteller, and Kenza Occansey, Vice-President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) of France. Some of the other incredible speakers include Erna Solberg, ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF, America Ferrera, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Anacláudia Rossbach, David Miller and Tony Maciulis Their panel, "Democracy in Action: Breaking Down Barriers to Boost Citizen Participation", is one of three guests can look forward to and will explore how to empower communities by safeguarding civic space, promoting inclusive participation, and ensuring access to information. With only six years left to achieve the 2030 SDGs, the discussion will focus on bridging the gap between policy and real community needs to build resilient, inclusive futures. A big thank you to UN Partnerships for this invitation, and the opportunity to highlight the work and practices of Crtve Development. Be part of the conversation and join us online http://bit.ly/SDGLounge #GrowingSolutions #UNGA Katie Travers Dieter Wagner