Virtual dialogue: Energy as a vehicle for equity and urban resilience in sub-Saharan Africa

This session is part of a collaborative online series designed to centre subnational leadership in the transition to a renewables-based economy. Moving beyond high-level pledges, this practical dialogue examines what real-world implementation looks like across diverse African urban contexts, from rapidly growing megacities to secondary towns managing major population growth with constrained infrastructure. 💬Speakers include: 🔹H.E. Dr. Seleshi Bekele Awulachew (REN21 Renewable Energy Champion) 🔹Mayor of Tswelopele Local Municipality, Honourable Cllr. Kenalemang Rose Phukuntsi 🔹Mayor of Quelimane, Dr Manuel Araujo 🔹Mariana Castaño Cano (Founder of 10 Billion Solutions) 🔹Felix Akello (Energy and Environment Specialist) 🔹Idan Sasson (GCoM Global Energy Strategy Lead) 🔹Meagen Swain