Introduction

Climate resilient economies in Africa aim to address the challenges posed by climate change, while promoting sustainable economic development, particularly in vulnerable sectors such as agriculture, energy, and natural resources.

These economies strive to integrate strategies, policies, and practical solutions that enhance resilience in the face of climate uncertainties, variability, and extreme events. Climate resilient economies seek to preserve natural resources and ecosystems, adopt renewable energy, promote efficient resource use, and ensure adaptation measures that protect vulnerable populations. By building climate resilience in Africa, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future that supports socio-economic progress and protects the environment. This competition aims to showcase innovative ideas and initiatives that contribute to building climate resilient economies across Africa.

The main objectives of the Poster Competition on Climate Resilient Economies for Africa are:

• To promote awareness and understanding of the importance of climate resilience for economic development in Africa.
• To encourage the exchange of ideas and solutions for building climate resilient economies.
• To highlight successful projects, approaches, and practices that can serve as models for others.
• To create a platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders interested in climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa.

Themes:

The competition invites participants to submit posters that address one or more of the following themes related to climate resilient economies in Africa:

1. Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security:
• Sustainable farming practices and technologies.
• Water management and irrigation systems.
• Resilient crop varieties and agroforestry approaches.
• Value chain development and market linkages.
2. Renewable Energy and Green Technologies:
• Access to clean energy and renewable energy systems.
• Energy efficiency and conservation measures.
• Innovative technologies for sustainable energy production.
• Waste management and recycling solutions.
3. Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem Preservation:
• Conservation and restoration of ecosystems.
• Sustainable management of forests and natural resources.
• Biodiversity protection and ecosystem services.
• Climate resilience through natural infrastructure.

Competition Guidelines:

• Participants are invited to create visual posters that include key information about their projects, initiatives, or research related to climate resilient economies.
• Posters should convey the objectives, methodology, results, and impact of the project/initiative, along with any relevant visual elements.
• Submissions should be in digital format (PDF or image file) and adhere to the specified dimensions and file size requirements.
• Participants must provide a brief description or abstract (maximum 200 words) explaining the poster's content and its contribution to climate resilient economies in Africa.

Prizes and Recognition:

• The competition will feature cash prizes for the best posters in each theme category.
• Selected posters will be featured at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) online exhibition through LinkedIn and X/Tweeter.
• Participants will receive a certificate of participation and recognition for their contributions.
• The winning posters may be considered for publication in a the African Technopolitan (a premier ACTS publication on STI for development) and  promoted for the climate resilience and technology platforms.
• Winning authors will get a six month subscription to the ACTS Pathways Academy trainings covering over 5 modules on climate change and fundraising.

Submission:

The Poster Competition on Climate Resilient Economies for Africa provides a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to showcase their work and contribute to the discourse on climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa. Your participation in the competition will help promote and advance climate resilience initiatives and inspire others to take action.

To learn more about the competition guidelines and submission process, please visit contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Submit your poster through this link, on or before November 18^th 2023.

We look forward to receiving your innovative posters and working together to build climate resilient economies in Africa.