COP29, Baku (2024)
The Vivacity development under the umbrella of the Future of Work and Green Skills held her event, titled Empowering the Workforce for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Green Skills and Innovation in the Evolving Economy, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Nigeria Pavilion, COP Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan. This event brought together global leaders, innovators, and change-makers to discuss the transformative role of green skills in shaping the future workforce and promoting a sustainable economy.
Objectives:
The event focused on several key objectives:
– Identifying Green Skills: Determining the green skills required to prepare the global workforce for emerging opportunities in the green economy.
– Innovative Strategies: Highlighting strategies to bridge the skills gap and integrate green practices into traditional industries.
– Access to Green Jobs: Creating opportunities for youth empowerment and gender inclusion in green job markets.
– Role of Technology: Examining the role of technology and innovation in driving sustainable economic growth.
Event Theme:
The event was themed Forging the Future: Unveiling Innovative Solutions for Work, Sustainability, and the Green Economy, focusing on innovative approaches to integrating green skills and practices into the evolving economy.
Notable Attendees/Speakers:
– Host: Eng. Kemi Ann-Melody Areola (CEO, Vivacity Development/PR)
– Speakers:
– Abubakar Shuaibu (Founder and CEO, Green Energy Mission Africa)
– Ikenna Chike Obi (Co-founder and CEO, Abamade)
– Olumide Idowu (Executive Director, ICCDI Africa)
– Damilola Hamid Balogun (CEO, Youth Sustainability Development Network)
– Ummi Yahuza Waziri (Waste Management Coordinator)
– Kofoworola Maku (Project Manager, Corporate Strategy)
– Moderators:
– Achalu David (Lead Consultant, ProjectPro)
– Tolulope Gbenro (Social Impact Consultant)
Sponsors:
The COP29 event was supported by:
– Waste Care Solutions and Resources Management Limited
– Ororo Waste Management
– ANEEJ
Outcomes and Goals:
– Aimed at driving global development goals and game-changing solutions.
– Deliberations sought to foster global commitment to climate actions and economic resilience.
– Focus on making resolutions applicable and implementable across levels.