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Unlocking Africa’s Climate Resilience – The Tech Innovation Frontier

In the midst of this challenge, Africa is embracing innovation as a lifeline, and technology. What exactly can tech and innovation hubs bring to the table in these four critical areas?

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By Metohuey Adoglo

As the world stands on the precipice of a climate crisis, Africa finds herself at crossroads. How can the continent that has contributed the least to global emissions tackle climate change disasters that threaten her very existence? The answer should come as no surprise —Africa’s technology and innovation hubs are emerging as potential saviors. 

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Africa’s vulnerability to climate change is no secret, and the urgent need for action is underscored by the impending first global stocktake set to conclude at COP28 in the UAE later this year. This stocktake is not just a bureaucratic exercise; it’s an opportunity to galvanize transformative change, a chance to urgently respond to the imperatives of our time by reshaping our economic and social systems.

In the midst of this challenge, Africa is embracing innovation as a lifeline, and technology hubs are emerging as unsung heroes in the fight against climate change. Events like the Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2023 and Regional Climate Weeks serve as crucial stages for policymakers, practitioners, businesses, and civil society to share ideas on climate solutions, identify barriers, and seize opportunities unique to different regions.

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— Africanian News (@africaniannews) September 18, 2023

 

These gatherings are not just about talk; they are a call to action structured around four major systems-based tracks. But what exactly can tech and innovation hubs bring to the table in these four critical areas?

Energy Systems and Industry: Can innovation hubs fast-track Africa’s transition to clean and renewable energy sources, making carbon emissions a relic of the past?

Cities, Urban, and Rural Settlements, Infrastructure, and Transport: In a continent rapidly urbanizing, can these hubs pioneer smart cities, green infrastructure, and sustainable transportation systems that rewrite the future of African urban living?

Land, Ocean, Food, and Water: Can technology revolutionize agriculture, protect vital ecosystems, and optimize water use, ensuring food security and preserving biodiversity?

Societies, Health, Livelihoods, and Economies: Can innovation not only make societies more resilient to climate change but also safeguard health systems and bolster economies in the face of climate-induced shocks?

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In this exploration of how tech and innovation hubs can be the unsung heroes in Africa’s climate resilience story, we delve into these questions. While the climate crisis is a formidable foe, Africa’s resolve, coupled with the power of innovation, might just prove to be the game-changer the world needs. So, let’s embark on this journey through innovation and technology, as we uncover the hope, solutions, and determination that Africa brings to the fight against climate change.

Dr. Erick Tambo On Dreams Talks, speaking on the challenges Research Hubs face on the Continent. #DreamsTalks #afroresearch #africantechecosystem #afrilabs pic.twitter.com/hypbhnY3m0

— Africanian News (@africaniannews) September 4, 2023

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