Global Opportunities for SDGs (GO4SDGs) Regional Launch in Africa

The United Nation’s Environment Programme (UNEP) will launch the Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs). The event will build on the progress made by the ongoing SWITCH Africa Green Project and other regional initiatives which aim to advance SMEs access to finance for innovation and circularity in their business models.

Panel Discussion:

• How can we support policymakers to effect coherent policies for resource efficiency, SCP & green economies in Africa?
  Dr. Jenitha Badul Senior Policy Advisor for Sustainability Programmes & Projects; Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment – South Africa
• How can we help African SMEs access green financing?
  Patrick Lumumba Senior Capacity Development Officer; African Guarantee Fund
• Energizing Africa’s youth to embrace sustainable lifestyles
  Dr. Veronica Ebot Manga Associate Professor of Soil Geochemistry & Environmental Protection; University of Buea – Cameroon

To be part of of the launch, please register at: https://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/event/go4sdgs-high-level-launch-africa