Go Green Africa

Such an inspiring collaboration! 🌍💚 Kudos to Hannah Jones for her visionary leadership at The Earthshot Prize and to Iain Banner (#GoGreenAfrica) co-founder & chair) for fostering these meaningful connections. Together, we’re taking strides towards a greener, more sustainable future. 🌱✨ #SustainabilityInAction #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Impact

🌍 Join us at Africa’s Green Economy Summit! 🌍 We’re excited to share that our co-founder and chair, Iain Banner, will be speaking at Africa's Green Economy Summit Green Economy Summit (#AGES25). This event is all about unlocking the potential of Africa’s green economy by fostering partnerships and driving real solutions. In partnership with AGES, Go Green Africa will be there to share our vision of empowering businesses to place sustainability at the heart of their strategies. We will share news of our event activations as they take shape. Let’s connect! Visit us during the summit to explore partnership options and how we can work together to build a cleaner, greener Africa. By partnering with Go Green Africa, you can: ✅ Deepen business activation with African markets, starting with South Africa ✅ Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards, such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) ✅ Add authenticity to your corporate sustainability commitments ✅ Contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 📅 Save the date: 19–21 February 2025 📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre We can’t wait to meet you! #GoGreenAfrica #AGES25 #GreenEconomy #Sustainability

🌍 Welcome to the latest edition of our #GGA Weekly Wrap! 🌍 This week, we’re diving into inspiring sustainability initiatives across #Africa and beyond: ♀️ WomenIN Festival 2024 champions dignified jobs and empowered communities. 🌳 South Africa’s new green economy laws drive innovation and sustainability. ♻️ A groundbreaking recycling method turns plastic waste into clean energy. 👷 COP29 highlights the need to close the green skills gap for renewable energy. 🌺 The once-extinct Cape water lily blooms again, showcasing nature’s resilience. Collaboration and innovation are key to a greener, more equitable future—let’s make it happen! 🌟 #Sustainability #GoGreenAfrica #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy #Innovation #CircularEconomy #GreenSkills #GGA #AGES WomenIN (WiN) Nomzamo Matodlana COP29 Azerbaijan Africa's Green Economy Summit

🌟 "𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝." "𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫." "𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥." 🌟 These were just some of the powerful takeaways that inspired the Go Green Africa team at this year’s WomenIN (WiN) Festival. Congratulations to Naz Fredericks- Maharaj and the entire WomenIn team on a phenomenal event that brought women from across different walks of life and industries together to underscore the importance of inclusion, collaboration, and partnerships for meaningful change. One of the standout moments for us was hearing from Nomzamo Matodlana, Branch Manager at Taking Care of Business. She spoke about how sustainability isn’t just an environmental goal—it’s a huge opportunity for businesses to make a real difference. Her message about balancing care for people with care for the planet really hit home, especially when she highlighted that sustainability is also about creating dignified jobs, building sustainable communities, and empowering those around us to thrive. These words resonate deeply with Go Green Africa’s mission. As proud beneficiaries of the WomenIn initiative, we are committed to 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 that reflect our shared vision for sustainability, equity, and innovation. This is more than a movement; it’s a revolution of #Empowerment, #Inclusion, and co-creation. Watch this space for what’s to come. Together, we’re #WINningTogether for a brighter tomorrow. 🌍💚 Contact us at hello@go-green-africa.com to explore the benefits of partnering with us. #CountHerIn #WiNFest2024 #GoGreenAfrica #GoGreenAfrica #GreenEconomy #Partnerships #ClimateAction #Diversity

🌟 Don’t miss this webinar happening this Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024! 🌍 Join the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 2024 (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧): 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 Webinar on 27 November to dive into the latest trends, data, and strategies driving climate finance across Africa. Here’s why you should attend: ✅ Gain exclusive insights from Convergence's State of Blended Finance 2024 report. ✅ Explore actionable strategies to unlock private capital for climate action in Africa. ✅ Hear from leading experts tackling key challenges and opportunities in climate blended finance. 🗓️ When? 27 November 2024 ⏰ 4pm (EAT) / 3pm (SAT) / 1pm (GMT) 🖥️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/dqjjNjZ4 This is a chance to deepen your knowledge and be part of Africa’s green economy transformation. #ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #GreenEconomy #Africa #ClimateAction #GoGreenAfrica

🌍 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐎𝐏29: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌍 As COP29 Azerbaijan unfolds in Baku, several pivotal initiatives are taking centre stage, reflecting the urgency of climate action: 1️⃣ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 For the first time, health considerations have been fully integrated into climate negotiations, with the WHO calling for “people-centred adaptation” and ending reliance on fossil fuels. A landmark coalition has been launched to ensure that climate strategies align with protecting public health, especially for the 3.6 billion people most vulnerable to climate impacts. These measures include climate-resilient health systems and investment in clean, sustainable alternatives. 2️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 The collaboration between CDP and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a game-changer, aiming to streamline corporate environmental reporting. This move aligns disclosures with global goals, making it easier for businesses to contribute to climate targets with greater transparency and impact. 3️⃣ 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 With CEOs and corporations under increasing pressure to lead climate action, COP29 underscores the value of integrating sustainability into business models—not just for regulatory compliance but to drive innovation and ensure resilience in the face of climate risks. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬? The evolving climate landscape demands agility and alignment with global standards. Go Green Africa offers a unique partnership opportunity to help businesses navigate this transition: - Deepen your presence in African markets, particularly South Africa, while meeting international ESG standards. - Showcase genuine sustainability commitments that resonate with stakeholders. - Contribute meaningfully to the UN SDGs through collaborative projects and capacity building. Join us in unlocking Africa’s green potential while advancing your climate goals. Let’s make sustainability more than a commitment—it’s a collective movement. Email us at hello@go-green-africa.com 📩 #COP29 #Sustainability #GoGreenAfrica #ClimateAction #Partnerships #ESG #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction * 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠: 𝐼𝑆𝑂, 𝑇𝐼𝑀𝐸, 𝐺𝑅𝐼, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑆𝑚𝑖𝑡𝘩, 𝑊𝐻𝑂 & 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑈𝑁 *

🌍 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 10𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 #𝐆𝐆𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩! This week, we highlight impactful #GreenEconomy initiatives across Africa: 🚴♀️ Malmesbury Bicycle Day by the Western Cape Government champions eco-friendly transport. 🪲 Kenya discovers a plastic-eating insect, tackling waste innovatively. ♻️ Cape Town leads with recycling and circular economy programs. ⚡ Zambia’s new financing platform boosts renewable energy adoption. 💰 COP29’s call for trillions in climate finance underscores rising costs of climate action. With 2024 expected to be the hottest year on record, 𝑡𝘩𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑠𝘩 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑔𝑎𝑝𝑠, 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑐𝘩 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 has never been more urgent. Let’s build a sustainable future together! #GoGreenAfrica #GGA #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #Africa #Recycling #RenewableEnergy #Mobility #ESG Africa's Green Economy Summit Western Cape Government City of Cape Town COP29 Azerbaijan VUKA Group Kudos One The Global Trust Project WomenIN (WiN) 17 Sport E-Movement

Fantastic to see the Western Cape Government taking a strong stand on road safety and sustainable mobility! 🚗💚 At 𝐆𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, we’re dedicated to advancing sustainable practices across the continent, and initiatives like this are essential for creating safer, more resilient communities. Together with our partners, we’re committed to empowering organisations to make meaningful, eco-friendly changes that align with the UN SDGs and positively impact local communities. Hats off to the Western Cape for leading by example in making safer, greener transportation accessible for all. Let’s keep driving change toward a sustainable future! 🌍✨ #GoGreenAfrica #Sustainability #WCMobility #Mobility #Inclusion #SDG #Ecofriendly

🌍 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 🌍 As the demand for sustainable solutions accelerates, partnerships are essential for creating impactful, lasting change. In a recent article by the African Centre for a Green Economy, the role of collaboration in driving a just green transition was highlighted as crucial for unlocking Africa’s full potential in sustainable development. Read more here: The Importance of Partnerships for Green Enterprises in Accelerating a Just Transition 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 #GoGreenAfrica? - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 your impact with a growing network of sustainability-driven organisations - 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 your goals with global and African green economy strategies - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 local solutions that reflect regional socio-economic realities - 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 corporate leadership in ESG, driving decarbonisation and green finance across the continent - 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 for increasing global regulation on sustainability standards By partnering with Go Green Africa, you’re not just joining an organisation—you’re contributing to a movement committed to a sustainable, just, and resilient future for Africa. 🌱 📧 Get in touch at hello@gogreenafrica.com and join us on this transformative green journey. #GoGreenAfrica #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #ImpactInvestment #Africa #ESG #Partnerships #ClimateAction

🌍 Empowering the Future with Green Riders and Go Green Africa 🚴 Recently, our co-founder and chair, Iain Banner, joined the Green Riders for their organized e-bike ride following the The Earthshot Prize awards. He shared his thoughts on this impactful initiative: "What a superb initiative. Green Riders show exactly how we can drive the economy by employing young people and mobilising them electrically. 1000 riders averaging R12,000 income means R12m that supports 5000 people!!! Magnificent." This landmark e-bike ride, the largest of its kind, is more than just a journey—it's a step towards a sustainable, economically vibrant future. Green Riders is empowering young people through employment while promoting environmentally friendly transportation. Read more in our latest newsletter to explore the impact of this initiative, our ongoing programs to support green mobility, and how efforts like these contribute to sustainable development. #SustainableDevelopment #GreenMobility #YouthEmpowerment #GoGreenAfrica #GreenRiders #ImpactEconomy #AfricaSustainability