SESA Project

🌍⚡ Revolutionising Energy Access in Africa: Introducing SESA 🚀 We are excited to share an innovative project that's making waves in sustainable energy: SESA Project Smart Energy Solutions for Africa. This groundbreaking collaboration between the European Union and nine African countries is set to transform the energy landscape across the continent. Key Highlights of SESA: 1. Focus on decentralised renewables: harnessing Africa's abundant solar and wind resources. 2. Innovative energy storage: developing cutting-edge solutions to ensure reliable power supply. 3. Smart micro-grids: Implementing intelligent distribution systems for efficient energy management. 4. Living Labs: real-world testing environments in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, and South Africa. 5. Scalable and replicable models: creating solutions that can be adapted across diverse African contexts. SESA aims to address energy poverty, boost economic growth, and contribute to climate change mitigation. By combining European expertise with African innovation, this project is paving the way for a sustainable energy future. Are you passionate about renewable energy and its potential to drive positive change? Visit https://sesa-euafrica.eu/ to learn more about SESA's initiatives, upcoming events, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Thanks to the Bavarian Research Alliance (Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) GmbH) for the invite and for organizing three exciting days in the heart of Brussels, with a special focus on EU collaboration with the African Union. I had the opportunity to connect with many interesting people, share insights about our Green Deal Horizon project, SESA Project, and highlight over 14 years of collaboration and activities on the African continent. The event was highly engaging, fostering numerous new connections and really nice hosting in the Representation of The Free State of Bavaria to the EU. On a personal note, I truly appreciated the additional meetings with embassy representatives from Sierra Leone and Ghana, which came in the wake and were incredibly positive. I also managed to pay a brief visit to our AAU EU office, thanks Anne Drivsholm Sand for the input. I was joined by my friend and colleague Matthias Rehm, which made the trip extra good. ✈️ Back to AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology Asmaa James henry agoe Magdalena S. Anna Stegmann

🎥 Get a sneak peek at our latest regional event on Youtube #SESA recently hosted its fourth regional event in Marrakesh, Morocco, focused on electric-mobility 🔋 This 3-day event brought together key stakeholders from Africa and Europe to discuss developments in sustainable energy, with a particular focus on e-mobility and renewable energy solutions 🔍  Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eNT_4n2f Supported by SESA Partners: ICLEI Europe, ICLEI Africa, Technical University of Berlin, Siemens Stiftung, Cenex Nederland, uYilo Electric Mobility Programme, WE!Hub Victoria Limited, Blekinge Institute of Technology and F6S Innovation Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

Exciting opportunity: Calling 15 African cities to lead on climate action through culture and heritage! 🌍 Launched at #COP29, the Race to Resilience Culture (RTRC) initiative, led by the U.S. Office and Africa Secretariat of the global network ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI),  aims to enhance climate resilience through the integration of cultural and heritage-based strategies (CHBSs) within communities in the United States and Africa. 🌿In the context of climate change, culture and heritage refers to the traditions, practices, knowledge, and physical artifacts passed down through generations that can help communities become more resilient in the wake of changing environmental conditions caused by climate change. The initiative aims to support vulnerable groups and communities in becoming more resilient to climate risks by adopting CHBSs. To meet this goal, the initiative will mobilise 15 cities from the USA and 15 cities from Africa to commit to enhancing culture-based actions for climate resilience and adaptation, with measurable progress reported along the way. Why apply? ✔️ Peer-to-peer learning: Connect with a sister city for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and cross-cultural dialogue. ✔️ Focus on equity: Priority will be given to cities advancing inclusive solutions and engaging underserved and underrepresented communities. ✔️ Global leadership: Showcase your city as a regional and global leader in resilience through cultural innovation. Applicants emphasising solutions to advance equity and increased engagement with underserved and underrepresented communities will be prioritised in the selection process. Please note that all communications will be conducted in English for this cohort. Interested in this opportunity? 📝Indicate your interest by filling out this form by January 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/dqZWw53y * *Applicants will be notified of their participation by February 14, 2025 and will need to commit to engaging in the program from March 2025 to September 2026. This opportunity is open to all cities, towns, municipalities, and counties across the U.S. and Africa and does not require current ICLEI membership. Tribal Nations are also eligible and welcome to apply. Dania Petrik Kate Leigh Strachan, PhD ICLEI USA ICLEI Climate Heritage Network #opportunity #urban #africa #africancities #applynow #peerlearning #knowledgeexchange #climateaction

📣 On 25. November, the SESA Project held its third General Assembly The project's consortium partners had once again the opportunity to: 🌟 Highlight the project’s main achievements from this year 💭 Reflect on the last phase of the adventure 🤝 Coordinate for the successful completion of its objectives next year Read our recap to find out more about the topics that were tackled, as well as the preliminary results achieved 👇 : 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emkAwhBp uYilo Electric Mobility Programme | Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | ICLEI Europe | ICLEI Africa | WE!Hub Victoria Limited | Cenex Nederland | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Siemens Stiftung | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | F6S Innovation | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

✨ Brighten up your innovation prospects by diving into the SESA Project 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 and partnering up with companies selected under our Calls for Entrepreneurs 2022 and 2023! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPMHAfsg ✉️ You want to get in touch with one of these cutting edge companies? 🖊️ Fill out the Expression of Interest form on the page 🤝 Match with the promising SESA startups 🔍 Explore their promising solution and find new opportunities 💫 Foster meaningful collaborations 🚀 Prompt  mutual success within the African ecosystem 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPMHAfsg uYilo Electric Mobility Programme | Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | ICLEI Europe | ICLEI Africa | WE!Hub Victoria Limited | Cenex Nederland | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Siemens Stiftung | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | F6S Innovation | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

✨ #SESA was at the #COP29 ✨ Partners got to share inspiring insights from the session: “Climate proofing urban infrastructure: Enhancing the interlinkage between urbanization, sustainable development and climate change resilience” 🌿 💡On the 18 November 2024, #SESA partner UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) was presenting the implementation of energy and e-mobility innovations in living labs. 🙌 The event focused on strengthening mitigation efforts, adaptation strategies and resilience in the face of climate challenges, by supporting the climate-proofing of urban infrastructure, by acknowledging the interlinkages between climate change and resilient urban development and related capital investment across urban sectors, in line with the relevant international frameworks, such as the Sendai Framework. 🌍 It also featured existing efforts from local and national governments, as well as development partners, to increase the resilience of urban infrastructure and identify gaps and needs to effectively mainstream climate resilience into urban plans and construction codes. Bridging the gab between public actors and private sector being key to achieve these goals. 🤝 It brought together the UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Resolutions “Urban Planning and Sustainable Infrastructure” and “Enhancing the interlinkage between urbanisation and climate resilience”, adopted by the United Nations Habitat Assembly in 2023.  🎯 Well done! uYilo Electric Mobility Programme | Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | ICLEI Europe | ICLEI Africa | WE!Hub Victoria Limited | Cenex Nederland | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Siemens Stiftung | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | F6S Innovation | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy | Blekinge Institute of Technology

🚨Have you checked our Toolbox yet? Check out this new and freely accessible resource to find sustainable energy solutions! What can you expect from it? ✅Innovations, ideas and successful examples  ✅Help for planning for your own projects with practical tools ✅Funding sources and information ✅Policy and regulation support 🤝 The Toolbox has been created in close collaboration between SESA Partners Learn more about the SESA Toolbox and its journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsdRnDKU uYilo Electric Mobility Programme | Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | ICLEI Europe | ICLEI Africa | WE!Hub Victoria Limited | Cenex Nederland | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Siemens Stiftung | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | F6S Innovation | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

🍃 Webinar: Clean Cooking with Agricultural Residues 🍃 📅 3 December 2024 🕓 11:00 CET 📍 Online - register here: https://lnkd.in/dQy7rYVG Hosted by the #SESA Project, this webinar will share insights from innovative clean cooking initiatives in #Malawi and #SierraLeone and discuss the programs that are making clean cooking more accessible and affordable. uYilo Electric Mobility Programme | Smart Innovation Norway | UN Environment Programme | Basic Internet Foundation | ICLEI | ICLEI Europe | ICLEI Africa | WE!Hub Victoria Limited | Cenex Nederland | AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT(AAMUSTED_GH) | ELICO Foundation | UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) | Siemens Stiftung | Metanogenia | AAU CREATE Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology | NUST Namibia | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | University of Rwanda | F6S Innovation | Leitat Technological Center | SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy