Climate change may be today’s most serious challenge to the future of humanity. This requires a rapid transformation of the global economy, requiring trillions of dollars in capital and creating new risks and opportunities for investors to finance the transition. Climate change presents a risk to the global economy and consequently all the sectors. However, it also presents an opportunity for innovative way to increase the economic and social resilience to climate impacts.
As the effects of climate change are increasingly being felt in all sectors of the economy, public budgets and other financing vehicles are starting to consider climate risk in their investment decisions, further expanding the definition of climate finance (Countries like the Maldives, for example, consider all finance to be climate finance since their entire economy and survival is so dependent on climate resilience).
Join us on the conversation:
- To consolidate the role of professionals in Climate Action in Africa
- Chart the action plan for professionals in Climate Change in Africa
- Discuss the regional professionals roadmap to sustainability and green solutions
The benefits from the summit include:
- Experience sharing on climate action based on diverse professionals’ roles and initiatives.
- Network with peers from various professions and understand the issues facing various professions and jurisdictions on climate action and the need for combined professional effort.
- Capacity development on current trends and how to influence policy on climate action
- Tailored world simulations on climate action initiatives for adoption by various professions
Who to attend:
- All professionals-Engineers, Doctors, Accountants, HR professionals, Nurses, Clinical Officers, Architects, Lawyers, Investment Analysts, Information Technology, Supply Chain Managers and all.
- Climate Change Experts
- Ministry and Government Officials
- Non Governmental Organisations
- Bilateral and Multilateral
Cost:
The cost caters for training fee, training materials, certificate and meals during the training period. Participants are required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. The event management is ready to assist participants to make accommodation and visa documents arrangements upon request .
Brief History of Mombasa-Venue of the Event:
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. Located on Kenya's Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean, it’s original Arabic name is Manbasa. In Kiswahili, it is called "Kisiwa Cha Mvita", which means "Island of War" due to the many changes in its ownership.
The history of the city is a mixture of African, Persian, Arab, Portuguese and British influences which contributed to the rich cultures found in the city today. Mombasa, a great trading centre with several items such as glass, brass, copper, iron and rhino horn passing through the coast, was originally inhabited by the African Bantu people. The city was then visited by Jordanians in 6th century, Persians in the 9th and 10th century and thereafter Arabs.
The city is located on Mombasa Island, which is separated from the mainland by two creeks; Tudor Creek on the west and Kilindini Harbor on the south. The island is connected to the mainland to the north by the Nyali Bridge, to the south by the Likoni Ferry and to the west by the Makupa Causeway, alongside which runs the Uganda Railway. The port serves both Kenya and countries of the interior like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, etc linking them to the Ocean.
The city is also home to Moi International Airport. It's main occupants are Muslim, Mijikenda and Swahili people but over the centuries there have been many immigrants, particularly from the countries of the Middle East and Indian sub-continent who came mainly as traders and skilled craftsmen and even after four or five generations, their descendants continue to contribute highly to the economy of present day Mombasa and Kenya as a whole. Recent immigrants are peoples from the interior of Kenya brought to the area by employment opportunities and search for greener pastures.
Mombasa as a Tourist Resort:
Mombasa is one bestowed with such beautiful beaches with white sandy beaches and a deep historical and cultural heritage that most travelers cannot resist, the beauty of the beaches and the history surrounding this city is simply marvelous. Just 16km outside the city of Mombasa is the Shimba Hills national reserve, here one can see forest elephants, the endangered sable antelope Sykes monkeys etc and the Sheldrick waterfalls. Shimba hills national reserve is one of the last remnants of coastal tropical forests.
VISA Requirements
With effect from 1 January 2024, foreign nationals, regardless of nationality, can enter Kenya without a visa for tourism or business travel for stays up to 90 days. Travelers must, however, obtain a new Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) can be obtained from the link https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en.
Summit Sponsorship
Please see sponsorship package by clicking on the following link :
African Professionals on Climate Action-Sponsorship
Accommodation and Hotels
Mombasa is an attractive and excellent safari destination for a wide number of tourists majorly known for the beaches and the history of the place. Mombasa is the Kenya's foremost tourist destination for all the tourists including both the international and the local tourists. You will receive excellent service and personalised attention at all hotels. In Mombasa, the hotels to stay on are Whitesands Hotel, Pride Inn Paradise, Voyager Beach Resort, Travellers Beach Hotel, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa among many others that the secretariat team will assist with. For more information or assistance write to hello@edmanyconsult.com or info@edmany-consut.com.
