3rd Seminar in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Seminar Series “Climate Change Initiatives in Africa”
About:
The 3rd seminar “Climate Change Initiative” will focus on initiatives required in Africa for adaptation to climate change and reduction of carbon emissions. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 21 in Paris, the World Bank Group launched the “Accelerating Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Development: The Africa Climate Business Plan.” The seminar will provide a brief overview of the Business Plan, including building resilience in people, land, water, and cities, ensuring broader use of renewable energy, and better early warning system, as well as initiatives by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve climate resilience in Africa.
The seminar will be in English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation provided.
Program:
Opening remarks:
Yasusuke Tsukagoshi, Special Representative, Japan, World Bank Group
Norio Maruyama, Director General, African Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Speakers:
Jamal Saghir, Senior Regional Advisor for Africa, World Bank
Hideo Eguchi, Director General, Africa Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Other speakers to be announced
Registration:
To participate in the seminar, please register online through the link below.