• What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
• West vs the rest.
• Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism.
• Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
• Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.
Tuesday 06 February
10:10 - 10:55
Stewards Stage
Sustainability Series
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02/06/2024 10:10
02/06/2024 10:55
Tackling sustainability amongst a geopolitically divided world
• What are the big-picture trends and developments that will shape how companies and governments in Africa tackle sustainability challenges in the year ahead?
• West vs the rest.
• Africa’s growing power in the quest for “critical minerals” and resources nationalism.
• Is increased demand for resources a threat or opportunity for sustainability in Africa?
• Demand for minerals and metals amid growing geopolitical conflict.
Stewards Stage
Africa/Johannesburg
- Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
- One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
- Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
- Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
- Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?
Tuesday 06 February
15:00 - 15:30
Governments Stage 1
Intergovernmental Summit
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02/06/2024 15:00
02/06/2024 15:30
Three strike rule - Can mining policies equally benefit citizens, the environment and the energy tra
- Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
- One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
- Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
- Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
- Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?
Governments Stage 1
Africa/Johannesburg