The latest Nexus25 Policy Conference: on “EU-Africa Relations in Transition”. The Nexus25 project, a transatlantic effort led by ETTG member IAI – Istituto Affari Internazionali and Center for Climate and Security, is excited to, alongside ETTG, host its first annual conference in Rome.
The event, co-organised with IAI – Istituto Affari Internazionali, delved into crucial topics such as:
• 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Exploring strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate change.
• 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discussing the shift towards sustainable and clean energy sources.
• 𝗘𝗨-𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Examining opportunities and challenges in strengthening partnerships between the EU and African nations.
With panelists:
- Tony Agotha, Climate & Environment Ambassador, European External Action Service (EEAS)
Diana Acconcia, Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance, DG Clima, European Commission - Afeikhena Jerome, Special Adviser to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development of the African Union Commission
- Mithika Mwenda, PhD MWENDA, Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
Attendees also included representatives from the European Union and its member states, African Union and its member states, key UN bodies, and other civil society organizations.
Full Programme available here
