The Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Retrospect - AHP Advocacy Task Force

During the opening of Africa Climate Summit 2023, Richard Kiplagat (Chairman of the African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP) Advocacy Task Force | Group Chief Commercial Officer and MD East Africa at Africa Practice) moderated a crucial discussion among:

• KENYA: Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Kenya

• SOUTH AFRICA: Hon. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Electricity, Republic of South Africa

• MAURITANIA: Hon. Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh, Minister for Economy and Sustainable Development, Mauritania

The session unpacked the transformative solutions that green hydrogen offers on the continent’s most pressing issues, such as access to power and food security. The private sector's involvement is pivotal in financing green hydrogen projects, driving innovation, and accelerating Africa's transition to a greener, more sustainable future.

The African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP) would like to thank all attendees and participants for the insights and inspiring discussions.

Catch the full session here: