MEDIA ADVISORY
Members of the media fraternity are invited to cover the 3rd African Parliamentarians Summit on Climate Policy and Equity, hosted by the Pan-African Parliament in collaboration with the Pan-African Alliance for Climate Justice (PACJA). The two-day hybrid summit runs from 16 to 17 May 2023 at the Pan-African Parliament precincts in Midrand, South Africa and virtually at the following address: https://bit.ly/3M9KwXe.
HE. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) is expected to deliver a keynote during the Summit. The 3rd PAP Climate Summit will bring together stakeholders from across the continent to catalyze broad support for pro-poor, just, equitable, locally led, and science-based decisions in climate action.
The event is set to provide a platform for parliamentarians, government officials, experts, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to share ideas, exchange best practices, and explore ways to address the pressing challenges of climate change. The Pan-African Parliament seeks to create a critical mass of stakeholders capable of driving sustainable development and climate action on the African continent. The high-level climate engagement will also identify a common African agenda in the Global Stock Take (GST) process and in the countdown to COP28, and the role parliamentarians can play.
The opening day will take place as follows:
Date: 16 May 2023
Time: 8:00hrs to 17:30hrs
Venue: Plenary Hall, Pan-African Parliament Headquarters, Midrand, South Africa
Virtual registration: https://bit.ly/3M9KwXe
Speakers:
H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament; H.E. Josefa Sacko, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE); Hon. Barbara Creecy, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment of the Republic of South Africa ; Hon. Didier Molisho, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources; and Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA).
Delegates will be available for interviews and photo opportunities throughout the event.
For further Information, contact:
Jeffrey ONGANGA – Media and Communications
Tel: +27 115455000 ext 5307/Mobile : +27 79 074 0005
jeffrey.onganga@panafricanparliament.org
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