Emmanuelle Nicholls
Portfolio Director
Africa's Green Economy story is one of passion to catalyse investments that enable Africa’s just transition.
Africa’s Green Economy Summit is more than an event, it’s a catalyst for sustainable growth, innovation, and impact across the continent.
This 4-day dealmaking platform connects global capital to African opportunities by showcasing investment-ready projects across renewable energy, green transport, water, waste, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, the blue economy, and climate tech. From early-stage innovations to large-scale infrastructure, we provide both open and closed environments to get deals moving.
With curated matchmaking, sector-specific networking, and strategic dialogues, AGES empowers you to connect with the right stakeholders: from investors to policymakers, to unlock partnerships and capital.
Our mission is to ensure you leave inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next big step in Africa’s just and inclusive green economy transition.
The shift towards a Green Economy is gradually taking place on the African continent where governments are developing national plans and laying strategies to adapt their economies and growth models towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030, and the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Africa’s Green Economy Summit objective is to connect global capital and green economy projects across the continent to drive a better future for all.
Over the past four years, AGES has evolved from a convening platform into a growing ecosystem connecting projects, capital, policymakers and innovators across the continent.
What began as a summit has become a platform for deal-making, partnership building and strategic market engagement — accelerating the projects, conversations and collaborations shaping Africa's green transition.
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Accelerating Africa’s transition: A unique and motivated cohort of industry influencers connect under a shared mission of a net zero Africa, with a diversified and sustainable economy able to provide all of its citizens with the desired quality of life.
CMAS is the leading platform dedicated to catalysing high-integrity carbon markets across Africa. The next event is set for 21-23 October in Johannesburg. Learn more and register for tickets
WomenIN Green Economy is a dedicated platform championing the leadership, innovation, and impact of women driving Africa’s transition to a sustainable, inclusive future. Through co-located events, the WomenIn festival and community-building, it amplifies women’s voices, accelerates opportunities, and strengthens gender-responsive solutions across the continent.
With over two decades of experience operating throughout Africa, VUKA offers a uniquely African approach to thriving in the continent's rapidly developing industries. Our entrepreneurial spirit aligns with the local culture, driving rapid growth and positive change. We've evolved into an independent B-BBEE compliant company, thriving in the fast-paced, high-energy African environment. Our fluid approach adapts to local conditions, fostering connections among decision-makers through innovative events and trusted media titles. Let VUKA connect your business to those who can fuel your growth in emerging industries.
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By connecting every element of the sector, we're creating a community that's capable of tackling the biggest challenges facing the continent. Together, we're building a more sustainable, resilient, and independent Africa - and we couldn't be more excited and prouder to play our part in accelerating Africa's transition to a functioning green economy.
The Women in Green Economy Series highlights the essential role of women in Africa’s green transition, emphasising their active participation in emerging green jobs for a fair transition. Africa's Green Economy Summit’s Women in Green Economy platform unites global female experts, fostering collaboration in a traditionally male-dominated field. As part of the W.IN brand, it celebrates women’s strength and success, promoting inclusivity, connectivity, and leadership. By breaking down barriers and uniting communities, W.IN envisions an interconnected world where every woman thrives, starting in Africa.
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Boundaries are blurring as the green economy evolves, driven by established industry leaders, disruptive innovators, agile start-ups, and an increasingly engaged end-user. We envision a net-zero Africa—one with a diversified, sustainable economy that uplifts all its citizens. Achieving this requires embracing the green transformation already reshaping economies worldwide. From corporates to consumers, investors to entrepreneurs, and engineers to activists—we welcome all who are ready to seize the opportunities that will define Africa’s just transition.
The Green Economy is changing. So are we. So are you. Together, we will make a difference.
Geordin Hill-Lewis
Cape Town Mayor
Africa stands at a turning point – facing climate challenges but rising with groundbreaking solutions. From thriving marine sanctuaries to clean energy surges, from resilient cities to sustainable livelihoods, the transformation is already underway. This is more than a vision – it’s a movement. A call for bold investment, fearless innovation, and unwavering collaboration. The question is not just what the future holds, but what role you will play in shaping it.
Will you answer the call? Will you join us?
For young people worldwide, the success of the green economy transition hinges on developing green skills—the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes essential for building a sustainable, resource-efficient future. They are not just participants in this shift; they are catalysts for change. But to fully harness their potential, green skills must be embedded in education, employment, and daily life.
Africa’s Green Economy Summit is committed to empowering the next generation through its youth initiative. Each year, the Summit offers a graduate and ambassador programme, dynamic lightning talks for young entrepreneurs and startups at the conference, special rates for emerging businesses, and free delegate passes for selected students—ensuring young leaders have a seat at the table in shaping Africa’s sustainable future.
Hunger is an often overlooked, but very real, challenge faced by a significant number of students at universities and colleges in South Africa. The Rising Star Movement for Good is a powerful initiative dedicated to solving food insecurity amongst tertiary students. As the AGES 2025 charity of choice, we proudly support its mission to create lasting change, aligning with our vision of a more inclusive future for all.
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Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with unprecedented opportunities and challenges before us.
Africa is the most affected of all world regions by droughts and the second most affected by floods. A third of the people considered most at risk in the world live in Africa.
A sharp increase in population is forecasted in Africa by 2050, the continent will be home to over 2.5 billion inhabitants.
Africa will be home to the world’s largest working-age population by 2040.
Over 60% of the population in Africa will live in urban areas by 2050 putting pressure on urban planning, existing infrastructure, air quality, water supply, sanitation and waste management.
The annual funding gap in climate financing of $213.4 billion offers innovative investors a chance to make an impact by building Africa’s climate resilience.
Seven countries in Africa are predicted to be in the world’s top ten fastest growing economies. This means a large increase in energy demand from households, industry, transport, and power generation.
Africa can become a trailblazer in renewable energy solutions, with abundant solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal resources that may contribute to a 6.4 per cent increase in GDP from 2021 to 2050.
Significant reserves of critical minerals like copper, graphite, lithium, molybdenum, nickel, zinc, bauxite, cobalt, manganese, and platinum make Africa essential for electric vehicles, solar PV cell technology and wind turbines.
A pipeline of 360 ongoing sustainable infrastructure projects worth $100 billion and additional tentative projects in the same sectors valued at $257 billion, demonstrates the continent’s diverse investment opportunities in the transition to net zero emissions.
The continent has the potential to produce 30-60 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2050 while creating 3.7 million new jobs and boosting the continent’s GDP by as much as $60 billion to $120 billion.
Africa's Green Economy Summit connects industry professionals and organisations to information and each other in a carefully curated live environment. Its purpose is to support in mobilising investments for green projects to scale up and industrialisation, which will have a significant impact on environmental sustainability and economic growth.
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