IIASA Director General John Schellnhuber will be a guest speaker at an upcoming online event, showcasing how mid-sized African businesses are at the forefront of driving a sustainable, green future.

Ahead of UNGA Climate Week 2024, the event titled "New Green Horizons: African Businesses as Champions of the Net Zero Transition" will explore the crucial role African businesses play in driving the global sustainability movement.

Organized by African Hidden Champions in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group (AFDB), Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), and Africa Foresight Group (afg), this webinar is essential for anyone interested in how mid-sized African companies are leading the way toward a net-zero future. By spotlighting these innovative enterprises, the event will highlight how they are overcoming challenges and setting new standards for sustainability across the continent and beyond.

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New Green Horizons © Source: Africa Hidden Champions LinkedIn

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