ReSAKSS Webinar: Dr. Smail Khennas - Just Energy Transition: Low-Carbon Pathways and Challenges for Africa

Dr. Smail Khennas, Expert on Energy Systems and Climate Change

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1. ReSAKSS WEBINAR SERIES INSIGHTS FROM THE 2024 ANNUAL TRENDS & OUTLOOK REPORT (ATOR) “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” Dr. Smail Khennas African Institute for Sustainable Energy and Energy Analysis: AISESA Just Energy Transition: Challenges and Low Carbon Pathways for Africa
2. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES KEY CHALLENGES WITH FOCUS ON SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA LOW ACCESS TO MODERN FORMS OF ENERGY HEAVY RELIANCE ON BIO ENERGY: firewood , charcoal and agriculture residues URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE IMPACT DEFORESTATION AND GHG, HEALTH: (women and children); land-use change: more than 30 percent of new diseases since 1960 [fao] SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES JUST TRANSITION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR A just transition in Africa’s energy sector is not just a matter of shifting from fossil fuels to Low carbon pathways; This transition must also promote social justice, economic development, and environmental sustainability, and strengthen Africa’s place in the global economy and global governance.
4. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE AND ACCESS IN SSA ELECTRICITY: More than 80 percent of the 524 million people in rural areas living without access to electricity in 2021 CLEANING COOKING FUELS AND TECHNOLOGIES: (0.9–1.0 billion) in 2021. Without new policies deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa ~1.1 billion people in 2030 Urban areas: 83 to 89% Rural areas: 27-35 %
5. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES TRANSITIONING TO LOW-CARBON PATHWAYS AND FINANCING: WHOLE OF AFRICA COST OF TRANSITIONING Sustainable Access Scenario (IEA): over USD 200 billion annually by 2030. Clean energy spending in 2022: USD 25 billion – only 2% of the global total despite the recent rise in global clean energy investment. 200 billions IEA FinancingCleanEnergyinAfrica
6. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES PATHWAYS FOR ENERGY TRANSITIONING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA FROM INEFFICIENT BIOMASS FOR HOUSEHOLDS TO MODERN ENERGY SERVICES (Bottled Gas, electricity) Cumulative savings of charcoal in urban areas in ECOWAS 2021-2050:166 Mtoe compared with the reference scenario. RENEWABLES AND ELECTRICITY ACCESS: Solar Home systems, mini grid and utility scale power plants ((solar, wind, hydro) NATURAL GAS AND LPG PART OF THE SOLUTION: production continues to increase in SSA, new projects being developed: important role in energy access, industrialization of the continent and integration (WAPP, WAGP)
7. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES WHY FINANCING IS CRUCIAL Without external financial support and access to credit, most clean cooking access projects are not economically viable because of the lack of customers’ affordability
8. “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” WEBINAR SERIES HOW TO FINANCE AND WHO SHOULD PAY: HISTORICAL RESPONSIBILITY OF DC ❑ Among the key drivers of transitioning: GHG; Africa share less than 4% ❑ Financing stranded assets of many African countries across all regions (fossil fuels and associated infrastructure) ❑ Building value chains crucial for social and economic development
9. ReSAKSS WEBINAR SERIES INSIGHTS FROM THE 2024 ANNUAL TRENDS & OUTLOOK REPORT (ATOR) “Advancing the Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda in Africa for Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems” THANK YOU