ACCESS Coalition in partnership with Kenya Climate Change Working Group (KCCWG) convened a Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Pre-Africa Climate Summit Workshop in Nairobi.
\nThe meeting was a precursor to the inaugural Africa Climate Summit and the Africa Climate Week that took place in the week of September 4th to 8th 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.
\nThe goal of the meeting was to enhance the capacity of CSOs on energy access advocacy and align the sector\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s priorities in readiness of the Africa Climate Summit.
\nDifferent stakeholders attended the workshop and shared knowledge and best practices on sustainable energy and climate action.
\nThe speakers emphasized the important role of energy systems in driving economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability in countries.
\nKenya\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Senator John Methu, gave the keynote address and underscored the need for collaboration between CSOs, government and other stakeholders. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Energy transition is not just about technological advancement, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about people, communities and the planet,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said.
\nJohn Kioli, Chairman of KCCWG and ACCESS Coalition said that CSOs have a unique role in influencing policy decisions, promoting awareness and holding government and institutions to account. He highlighted that advocacy on energy issues should not only resonate across in the conference walls but should also cascade to communities.
\nAccording to the Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2023), the world remains off track to achieving affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.
\nACCESS Coalition\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s International Coordinator, Patricia Mbogo, shared lessons on the integral role of CSOs in ensuring the agenda at the Africa Climate Summit addressed the energy priorities in the continent. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s need for countries to adopt policy measures that are focused on driving energy access and efficiency,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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