"Climate Justice and Universal Energy Access: Insights from Africa" - CoP26

As part of the events of CoP26 -  the UN Climate Change Conference 2021 - our team has been invited to attend a panel at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, on November 1st, 10.30-12 GMT:

Climate Justice and Universal Energy Access: Insight from Africa

About the event

Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity and environmental sustainability; however, it is also the leading contributor of greenhouse gases and the global climate crisis. Almost 1 billion people have no access to a secure source of energy, many of whom are facing the most severe impacts of climate change for which they’ve contributed least to cause.

This panel discussion will provide a platform for representatives from Africa to share experiences and views on climate justice and energy, while showcasing innovations implemented through collaboration with UK Universities and partners in Malawi and Uganda to achieve energy access in a low carbon manner.

Welcome address:

Professor Stuart Galloway, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde

Speakers:

Professor Jon Lovett, Chair in Global Challenges, University of Leeds

Aran Eales, Energy for Development Researcher and Solar Microgrid Developer, University of Strathclyde

Damien Frame, Rural Energy Access through Social Enterprise and Decentralisation (EASE) Programme Coordinator, University of Strathclyde

Elizabeth Banda, Energy Project Coordinator, United Purpose Malawi

Agnes Nakiganda, PhD Researcher: Microgrid Planning and Dynamics, University of Leeds

Mary Suzan Abbo , Managing Director, Centre for Research in Energy and Conservation Uganda

This is a hybrid event both in-person at the Ramshorn theatre at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and online. For registration, see the Eventbrite ticket here.