Join RMI and UNDP through the AMP for a webinar that will cover key concepts related to climate vulnerability, risk assessment, and effective resilience-building strategies. Speakers from each organization will share insights on identifying and integrating climate-related risks in minigrid designs, followed by a panel discussion on developing adaptive strategies for community resilience for minigrids in Africa.
The webinar is for policy makers, financiers, practitioners, developers, program implementers, and advocates interested in the critical topics of climate risk and resilience. It aims to equip participants with practical knowledge to enhance their capacity to respond to climate challenges and foster collaboration and learning.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 23
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m. WAT
📍 Location: Virtual
Speakers:
- Alberto Rodríguez Gómez, Manager, Global South, RMI
- Christelle Odongo-Braun, Energy Access Specialist, UNDP
- Ayodeji Ojo, Senior Associate, Global South
- Tom Stevenson, Energy and Climate Officer, Practical Action
- Angus Dutton, Business Development Manager, Impact Markets, VIDA
- Collins Dadzie, Senior Associate, Global South
- Okenwa Anayo Nas, Founder & CEO, Nayo Tropical Technologies
- Irene Calve Saborit, Program Manager, Energy Access Partnerships, Sustainable Energy for All
- Julien Simery, Climate Change and Adaptation Specialist, UNDP
Join us for a dynamic and solutions-focused webinar exploring how rural African communities can build resilience in the face of climate change. with the help of innovative, climate-resilient minigrids.
You’ll gain insights into:
- The real-world impacts of climate change on rural communities in Africa
- How climate-resilient minigrids can strengthen local resilience and energy access
- Practical tools, strategies, and design considerations for building robust minigrid systems
- Community-driven approaches that support long-term sustainability
- Lessons learned from real projects across the continent — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why
Whether you’re a practitioner, policymaker, or just passionate about sustainable development, this webinar will equip you with knowledge, inspiration, and actionable ideas.
Ahead of the webinar, explore the newly published blog post and download the Climate Risk and Resilience Toolkit from RMI and UNDP through the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP). These resources offer practical guidance on integrating climate resilience into every stage of minigrid planning and implementation—perfect for those attending the session and looking to dive deeper.