GWEC's Official Side Event at UNFCCC Africa Climate Week

Sunset to sunrise: Transforming the workforce to achieve a just and equitable energy transition

As we look to the future and the significant acceleration of renewables required to carry this energy transition out, workforce must be considered. Ensuring a just and inclusive transition in Africa is essential as the energy sector deals with the phase out of coal and the growth of wind and other renewable industries. Looking at how vulnerable or marginalised stakeholders can be supported in the transition as well as looking at workforce specifics will help Africa drive a Just Transition to net zero. At subnational levels, communities will be affected by the energy transition to renewables and so through effective stakeholder engagement and social dialogue these challenges can be faced with a more holistic view to ensuring the socioeconomic welfare of all those involved.

Moderator

Wangari Muchiri, Director, GWEC’s Africa WindPower

Panellists: 

Speaker 1: Niveshen Govender, CEO, SAWEA

Speaker 2: George Aluru, Chairperson – Electricity Sector Association of Kenya

Speaker 3: Kholoud Bakry, Performance Engineer, Lekela Power

Speaker 4: Andiswa Mosetlhi, External Relations Manager , Mainstream Renewable Power

The UNFCCC will stream the session on their website: 
https://unfccc.int/ACW2022