LocationsMEDIA ADVISORY - UNDP and OSF to Convene a Roundtable on Harnessing Just Energy Transition for Youth Employment: Pathways to Sustainable Green Jobs
October 28, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
UNDP and OSF to Convene a Roundtable on Harnessing Just Energy Transition for Youth Employment: Pathways to Sustainable Green Jobs
DATE: Monday, 28 October 2024
TIME: 16:00
VENUE: Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, 280 Jochem St, Rietvalleirand
TIME: 16:00
VENUE: Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, 280 Jochem St, Rietvalleirand
WHAT:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Africa, in partnership with the Open Society Foundation (OSF), will host a high-level roundtable on "Harnessing Just Energy Transition for Youth Employment: Pathways to Sustainable Green Jobs." This critical dialogue will bring together youth leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore strategies for creating sustainable employment opportunities within South Africa's evolving green economy, particularly through a Just Energy Transition. The roundtable will focus on actionable pathways that leverage green job creation as a solution to youth unemployment while supporting South Africa’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This gathering will also see the launch of the groundbreaking report, The Just Energy Transition: From the Perspectives of South African Mining Communities, a significant study that explores the views of over 10,000 South African respondents from key coal mining communities regarding the nation's shift toward cleaner energy sources.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Africa, in partnership with the Open Society Foundation (OSF), will host a high-level roundtable on "Harnessing Just Energy Transition for Youth Employment: Pathways to Sustainable Green Jobs." This critical dialogue will bring together youth leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore strategies for creating sustainable employment opportunities within South Africa's evolving green economy, particularly through a Just Energy Transition. The roundtable will focus on actionable pathways that leverage green job creation as a solution to youth unemployment while supporting South Africa’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This gathering will also see the launch of the groundbreaking report, The Just Energy Transition: From the Perspectives of South African Mining Communities, a significant study that explores the views of over 10,000 South African respondents from key coal mining communities regarding the nation's shift toward cleaner energy sources.
WHO:
Key participants include:
Key participants include:
- Hon. Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli, The Presidency - South Africa
- Ms. Binaifer Nowrojee, President of thr Open Society Foundation
- Mr. Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of UNDP South Africa
- Prof. PuIeng Lenkabula, Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Dr Mteto Nyati, Chairman of ESKOM
- Private sector leaders in green energy
- Youth-led organizations and advocates
WHY:
With youth unemployment a critical challenge in South Africa, the roundtable seeks to address this pressing issue through a Just Energy Transition, emphasizing the creation of sustainable green jobs that benefit young people and the broader economy. This event will facilitate a unique space for stakeholders to collaborate on strategies that promote inclusive economic growth while advancing South Africa's environmental and social development goals.
With youth unemployment a critical challenge in South Africa, the roundtable seeks to address this pressing issue through a Just Energy Transition, emphasizing the creation of sustainable green jobs that benefit young people and the broader economy. This event will facilitate a unique space for stakeholders to collaborate on strategies that promote inclusive economic growth while advancing South Africa's environmental and social development goals.
MEDIA RSVP:
Members of the media are invited to attend the roundtable and need to confirm their participation. We also offer interview opportunities with some of the key participants. Kindly contact:
Members of the media are invited to attend the roundtable and need to confirm their participation. We also offer interview opportunities with some of the key participants. Kindly contact:
UNDP South Africa Communications Office
Email: ntokozo.mahlangu@undp.org
Phone: +27 60 533 6760
Email: ntokozo.mahlangu@undp.org
Phone: +27 60 533 6760
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crises and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crises and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone.
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