The upcoming Sustainability Forum, “Harnessing Sustainable Finance Potentials in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Actions,” will occur on March 27-28, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa as one of the G20 side events. The forum will feature keynote speeches and dynamic panel discussions across critical topics, including policy frameworks, sustainability disclosure, energy transition, blended finance for the green industrialization in Africa, carbon market, and climate adaptation and resilience, with the following highlights:
- Site Visit: Experience best practices in action through a visit to a pioneering local sustainable project.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with 250 policymakers, financial leaders, investors, and industry experts to foster collaborations and drive impact.
- Knowledge Sharing: Gain actionable insights to strengthen Africa's sustainable finance ecosystem and advance long-term development goals.
Event Details
- Dates: March 27-28, 2025
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Venue: Ballroom, Gallagher Convention Centre, 19 Richards Dr, Midrand, Johannesburg
- Format: In-Person and Online (Live Streaming) - [Both require registration]
- Organizers: The event is co-hosted by Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investments (CASI) with South African Reserve Bank (SARB), National Treasury, and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Knowledge Partner: WWF
- Supporting Organisation: Risk Insights
Click here for details, AGENDA, and REGISTER (Online and In-Person) to secure your spot now!
Key Topics and Discussions
The forum will feature high-level keynote speeches and panel discussions on critical topics that affect Africa's sustainable development agenda:
- Policy Frameworks: Examining the role of taxonomies and regulatory frameworks in guiding investments toward sustainable growth and harmonizing policies across the African continent.
- Sustainability Disclosure: Providing practical guidance on aligning with international reporting standards and overcoming challenges in corporate sustainability reporting.
- Energy Transition: Exploring strategies for increasing renewable energy investment and transitioning Africa toward a more sustainable energy future.
- Blended Finance: Highlighting innovative financial products, including transition bonds and sustainability-linked financing, to support green industrialization.
- Carbon Markets: Unlocking the financial potential of carbon trading to reduce emissions and support economic development.
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Discussing financing solutions to address the physical risks of climate change and enhance resilience across Africa.
