Ninth conference on climate change and development in Africa: Theme: towards a just transition that delivers jobs, prosperity and climate resilience in Africa: leveraging the green and blue economy : concept note

Abstract

The African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, in collaboration with the Government of Cabo Verde, are convening the Ninth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa from 13 to 17 September 2021 in Sal Island, Cabo Verde, under the theme “Towards a just transition that delivers jobs, prosperity and climate resilience in Africa: leveraging the green and blue economy”. The Conference is being convened with a view to launching a continent-wide debate on what a just transition and green recovery for Africa should look like, and developing appropriate frameworks to support African countries in their efforts to design and implement Africa-led solutions for a green recovery, a just transition, and climate resilience that fosters prosperity, the creation of decent jobs and environmental integrity, while also strengthening the continent’s voice and agency in global climate negotiations.