A persistent public-private partnership is needed to accelerate the development of renewable energy technologies that match the urgency of combating climate change. @ASEZco joins @BritishCouncil and @NufficGD on their Going Global Partnership to share knowledge and innovation and advocate for green projects and green skills development. (Shared on ASEZ social media platforms)

 

Program Objectives

 

• To share knowledge, and innovation and advocate for green projects and green skills development. – The why of our work; business (sustainability) case for the green economy, the inclusion of communities, just transition in action from cradle to college/ career approach (new skills in water and waste management, RE and re-skilling of legacy skills -welders and mechanical fitters needed for Green hydrogen, energy efficiency, care economy opportunities)

 

• To enhance understanding and insight into the current potential for a green economy in each of the participating countries, and how the skills required can be developed. Each country/ region representative is to highlight existing educational and socio-economic, re-skilling, and inclusive design nature of civic/ educational initiatives – ASEZ & stakeholders to sketch the current scenario according to the same criteria – where are the collaboration, skills, and knowledge opportunities, what are the lessons learned?

 

• To connect as a continent and consider how we can work together as partners to achieve green goals,

 

• To showcase South African good practices in the green economy – – Green Star rating and inclusion of indigenous groups, placemaking, IES Community Sector Network, Green Ambassador activities – Green Dialogues, social infrastructure projects,s and collaboration/ partnership with higher educational institutions To explore opportunities for collaboration between vocational sector and employment – National Business Institute Installation Repair and Maintenance project,