There is no denying that climate change is having a profound effect and impact on the global south – particularly Africa, where climate change threatens the lives and livelihoods of over 100 million people in extreme poverty.
At present, Africa's economies are extremely vulnerable to climate change, with the World Bank estimating that the continent could face a 2.3% decline in GDP by 2050 due to climate-related impacts. The UN Economic Commission for Africa warns that climate change could result in an annual loss of $50 billion for the African agricultural sector alone.
As climate-related events such as droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures become more frequent and severe across the continent, this panel will convene private and public sector experts for a discussion about how best to build climate resilience and adaptation strategies across the continent, as well as investment opportunities that lie there within.
If you wish to attend, please RSVP to george.meadows@investafrica.com
Moderator:
Partner, Africa | Control Risks
Speakers:
Chief Executive Officer | RVCMC
Managing Director & Head of Sub Saharan Africa (Ex-RSA) | Bank of America
Executive Head: Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, sub-Saharan Africa | DP World
Vice President, Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialisation | African Development Bank