REPower Afrika Launch
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WHAT: REPower Afrika Launch
WHEN: Thursday, 18th July 2024
TIME: 12PM EAT – 11 AM CET – 9 AM GMT
WHO: 350Africa.org, 350.org, Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment (CECIC), Partnership For Green Future
WHERE: Please register here ( https://apo-opa.co/3VRGAPQ) to attend
The increasing frequency and intensity of global climate impacts underscore the urgent need for a just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy alternatives. Africa is home to 17 of the 20 countries most threatened by climate change, facing severe events such as prolonged droughts, heavy rains, deadly floods, heat waves, and tropical cyclones. Recently, East Africa experienced severe rains from March to May, causing significant flooding, fatalities, displacement, and infrastructure damage in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.
Despite these alarming trends, there are ongoing plans to expand fossil fuel infrastructure, such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is expected to have devastating impacts on both people and the planet. However, communities are resisting these harmful projects and promoting sustainable energy initiatives, sparking a renewable energy revolution.
On the 18th of July, predicted to be the world’s hottest day of the year, 350Africa.org will launch REPower Afrika – an ambitious new campaign aimed at uniting regional community renewable energy projects to urge financers and governments to prioritize and increase investments in affordable and clean energy. This campaign targets communities at the forefront of the climate crisis. It will feature symbolic actions in countries where we already lead renewable energy (RE) campaigns with 10 gatherings across Uganda and Tanzania. Actions in solidarity will be led in DRC, Benin and Togo. Our goal is to consolidate all forces and voices campaigning for sustainable energy initiatives, sparking a renewable energy revolution on the continent.
You are invited to attend and cover the event.
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