The 4th Edition of Climate Day: an international mobilization for sustainable electrification of Africa

The 4th edition of Climate Day, held On September 26 at the historic Chellah site in Rabat, concluded successfully. This large-scale event marked a crucial milestone in the global fight against climate change.

Over 450 participants from both public and private sectors, along with key figures from national and international organizations, were joined by an African delegation representing the energy sector to discuss pressing environmental challenges and promote initiatives for a sustainable future.

The event, inaugurated by Mr. Christopher Guerin, CEO of Nexans, featured speeches from Ms. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, as well as Mr. Ibrahim Matola, Minister of Energy of Malawi. Three panel discussions allowed speakers to debate the challenges of sustainable electrification, Morocco’s opportunities in energy transition, and the critical role of innovation in developing a sustainable ecosystem.

Nexans and the Fondation Nexans: a sustainable energy contribution

During Climate Day, Nexans Morocco and the Fondation Nexans contributed to the electrification of the “Shems'y” village, a refuge for orphans of the earthquake that struck the El Haouz region on September 8, 2023. Led by the Moroccan Association for the Assistance of Children in Precarious Situations (AMESIP), the project aims to accommodate 150 orphans, ranging from infants to 18 years old. The village is equipped with educational and cultural infrastructures, along with social and psychological support services, creating for these children an environment that fosters rehabilitation and recovery in the aftermath of the tragedy.

In the presence of Minister Dr. Leila Benali, Minister Mr. Ryad Mezzour, and Ms. Touraya Jaidi Bouabid, President of AMESIP, Nexans symbolically launched the village’s electrification. The Fondation Nexans funded the installation of photovoltaic panels, while Nexans Morocco provided the necessary cables and electrical equipment, ensuring a sustainable energy supply for this model village.

Nexans Climate Challenge: rewarding environmental innovation

Climate Day also featured an awards ceremony honoring the six winners of the Nexans Climate Challenge, a competition aimed at recognizing the most innovative projects in environmental sustainability. The winners, selected for the impact of their forward-thinking ideas in reducing carbon emissions and promoting energy efficiency, each received a prize to support the implementation of their initiatives.

This 4th edition of Climate Day truly fulfilled its promise: facilitating high-level debates while continuing to inspire the development of concrete projects in support of the energy transition.

Nexans reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development by announcing the next edition of the Climate Day in Toronto, Canada.

Climate Day 2024: Sustainable Electrification for Energy Transition – A Real Opportunity for Africa

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