EXCHANGE WEBINAR ‘’Climate change, Circular Economy and Innovation in Africa’’: on the road to COP 31 and COP 32
Climate, innovation and the circular economy: what solutions for Africa?
As COP31 approaches and ahead of CIMDC 2026 in Abidjan, the WESISAH Foundation, in collaboration with IEC Angola, UNESCO Côte d’Ivoire, the Institut Afrique Monde (IAM) and the Climate Chance Association, is organising this webinar bringing together young leaders, experts and institutional stakeholders from Africa and Europe to discuss concrete solutions for the green transition.
Through initiatives and good practices in waste management, mobility, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, participants will explore ways to accelerate the circular economy in Africa. Discussions will also address financing, regulatory and cooperation challenges, with the aim of identifying new opportunities for collaboration and high-potential projects.
📅 Wednesday, 30 September 2026
🕐 12:00–14:00 GMT
💻 Online — click here to register!
On the agenda
Opening and introduction
- Victor Muzadi, EALI Ambassador
- Jean Bosco Ky, UNESCO Côte d’Ivoire Office
- Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance
- Marie-Josée Houénou, Founder of WESISAH
Strategic frameworks and public policies
- M’koumfida Bagohouna, Senior Climate Change Specialist, UNFCCC Regional Office in Lomé
- Dr Paula Francisco, Circular Economy Ambassador, specialist in biodiversity, sustainability and climate policies, IEC Angola
Sharing innovative practices
- Alexander Tankou, Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation — Electric mobility
- Christian Bruère, Entrepreneur — Mob-ion
- Ermann Zannou, Founder of Green Ker — Clean cookstoves and circularity
The programme will conclude with an interactive exchange with the audience on financing and the replication of solutions, followed by a synthesis and closing session.