Accra, Ghana, 13-15 November, 2023
From November 13-15, The Climate Reality Project, a non-profit climate action organization founded in 2006 by former US Vice President Al Gore, will host the 54th Climate Reality Leadership Training in Accra, Ghana. This event is part of The Climate Reality Project’s series of global training programs that aim to educate and equip advocates with the tools they need to effectively advance climate solutions.
The three-day training focuses on the potential for the people of West Africa to create a new model of sustainable development and open the door to a better life for millions in the region. Attendees will hear from former US Vice President Gore, an esteemed lineup of scientists, and experts from West Africa and across the continent who will provide an overview of the latest climate science, existing policies, future solutions in the region, and opportunities for advocates to make a difference.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
- Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
- Evelyn Addor, Communications Officer, EcoCare Ghana; Youth Negotiator, Climate Youth Negotiators Programme
- Mohamed Adow, Founder and Director, Power Shift Africa
- Patience Agyekum, Head of Climate Change and Policy Program, Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND)
- Priscilla Adogo Ahiada, Head of Energy Access Programme, Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND)
- Titilope Gbemisola Akosa Executive Director, Centre for 21st Century Issues
- Farouk Alhassan
- Farouk Alhassan, Programmes Officer – Capacity Development Unit; West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
- Mercy Owusu Ansah, Director, Tropenbos Ghana
- Gloria Bulus, Executive Director, Bridge that Gap Initiative
- Phyllis Cuttino, President and CEO, The Climate Reality Project
- Omar Danso, Big Shift Global Gas Campaigner, Climate Action Network International
- Candy Darkwa, External Engagement and Partnership Lead, Green Africa Youth Organization; Programs Manager, Center for Green Africa Development
- Michael Terungwa David, Africa Regional Coordinator, Citizens Climate International; Team Lead, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP)
- Aida Diongue-Niang, Technical Advisor, ANACIM; Vice President WG1 AR7, IPCC
- Chibeze Ezekiel, Executive Coordinator, Strategic Youth Network for Development
- Antoine Faye, Senior Consultant in the Economics of Climate Change; Senegalese National Committee on Climate Change (COMNACC)
- Fatou Ndeye Gaye, Independent/Individual Consultant; Animal Health Specialist; Gender and Climate Change Expert
- Olumide Emmanuel Idowu, Executive Director, ICCDI Africa
- Aurélie Kalenga, Interim Branch Manager and Communications Manager, The Climate Reality Project Africa Branch
- Ewi Lamma, Environmental and Climate Justice Advocate, Voices For Forests Alliance
- Amma Lartey, CEO, Impact Investing Ghana
- Barry Mamadou, Founder and Executive Director, Action Solidaire International
- Wanjira Mathai, Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute
- Fabrice Monteiro, Visual Artist
- Courtney Morgan, Campaigner, The Climate Reality Project Africa Branch
- Tasha Mwanakalando, International Regional Organizer, The Climate Reality Project
- Chukwumerije Okereke, Professor, University of Bristol, UK Co-Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development AEFUNAI
- Hanatu Onogu, Impact and Innovation Hub Manager, Solar Sister Nigeria
- Honorable Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, Chief Executive, Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA)
- Azara Remalia Sanogo, Executive Director, Remalia Expertise & Conseils
- Melissa Juisi Simo, West Africa Civil Society Institute
- Theresa Swanzy-Baffoe, Project Manager – Healthy Future for All Project SNV Netherlands Development
- Awa Traore, Senegal Country Lead, Global Strategic Communications Council
RSVP:
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WHEN
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM – Wednesday November 15, 2023 at 12 PM
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