Rockfeler Herisse
Rockfeler Herisse
Speaker
Sr. Advisor, Climate Finance & Innovation

USAID Power Africa

South Africa

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Just Transition: Financing the energy transition

Rockfeler Herisse
Sr. Advisor, Climate Finance & Innovation,
USAID Power Africa
Afolabi Obisesan
Senior Manager,
Afreximbank
Moderator
Greg Fyfe
Head ECA and Agency Finance,
Standard Bank

Energy transition remains a global priority, but in Africa it is essential that this transition is ‘Just’. This session considers what the energy transition will look like in an African context, prioritising development whilst protecting communities most at risk of climate disaster.

  • What should energy transition look like in Africa? 
  • How are African sovereigns approaching Africa's energy transition? What can the international community to do support transition, delivering on promises made at COPs over the past years?
  • Should ECAs consider loosening restrictions on transition fuels – such as natural gas – in developing countries?
  • What projects under development will help propel Africa’s transition?