Ashden launches new 2023 African energy award at COP27
Ashden has launched a new category for the 2023 Ashden Awards, at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt, to unearth transformative, smart energy solutions. The Smart Energy Africa Award will reward energy systems, such as those connecting solar power systems to the grid, developed by innovators across Africa who are driving programmes to accelerate faster, cleaner […]
Powering up Africa for a brighter future
Inspiring examples of energy access solutions and the need for dedicated funding to improve African lives and livelihoods were discussed at a COP27 event, organised by Ashden as part of the Power Up coalition. The group of over 50 coalition members are campaigning on the international stage for greater climate adaptation funding from the Global North to finance […]
Ashden at COP27 – speaking up for action
As the global spotlight falls on Egypt and the COP27 climate talks taking place over the next two weeks in the coastal resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Ashden and our partners are speaking up for the millions of marginalised African voices at risk of being left behind in the transition towards a low carbon future. This […]
2022 Ashden Award Winners
Organisations tackling the UK cost of living crisis, providing the skills for green jobs and those calling for finance for low-income countries to adapt to climate change were recognised at this year’s Ashden Awards. Eight winners from around the world collected their awards in front of a packed audience at the Royal Geographical Society in […]
Zonful Energy
SokoFresh
Kakuma Ventures
Imece Initiative
Energy Generation
Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives
