The Climate Network at Earthshot Week: Launch of South Africa Climate Network

For The Climate Network, the week marked a significant milestone as we hosted a networking reception in partnership with FSD Africa and Kinjani to announce the launch of the South Africa Climate Network. This newest chapter is set to play a pivotal role in convening changemakers across South Africa, building a thriving ecosystem of climate leaders committed to impactful initiatives.

Bringing together climate innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders, the event spotlighted South Africa’s thriving climate ecosystem. Our newest chapter will play a critical role continuing to bring together climate change-makers in South Africa and convene a thriving ecosystem in the country. 

We’ll be sharing more info on our new chapters and how to join from 2025. Or get in touch at [email protected] if you’d like to be part of the core team!

Earthshot Week also celebrated transformative climate solutions through the prestigious Earthshot Prize. The Nairobi Climate Network, as an official Nominator, was proud to nominate 25 pioneering organisations for the 2024 prize, each offering groundbreaking solutions to the planet’s most pressing challenges

Congratulations to our member d.light who made the finalists and Francis Nderitu, Founder & MD at Keep IT Cool for winning the category Build a Waste-Free World.

Below is a summary of all winners:

• Protect and Restore Nature – Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative

• Clean Our Air – Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)

• Revive Our Oceans – High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

• Build a Waste-Free World – Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh

• Fix Our Climate – Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems

Around the globe, a robust ecosystem of climate awards is spotlighting diverse and impactful efforts, including:

➡️ UN Champions of the Earth Award – Honours environmental heroes making an outstanding impact.

➡️ Ashden Awards – Celebrates sustainable energy innovators for an inclusive, zero-carbon future.

➡️ The Zayed Sustainability Prize – Focuses on health, food, energy, and water sustainability solutions.

➡️ L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards (Climate Action Category) – Recognises female leaders advancing climate science.

➡️ Global Energy Prize – Rewards contributions to energy innovation and environmental sustainability.

➡️ The Keeling Curve Prize – Supports initiatives that reduce greenhouse gases.

➡️ The Goldman Environmental Prize – Recognises grassroots environmental activists worldwide.

➡️ Climate Action Awards (UNFCCC) – Celebrates efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its impacts.

➡️ The GEF Earth Fund Awards – Funds innovative solutions in climate and biodiversity.

➡️ Fin-Earth Climate Awards – Celebrates women in business and finance who are spearheading climate action.

The NCN Climate Awards proudly joins these global initiatives by showcasing Africa’s climate innovators. By highlighting local solutions, the awards will amplify Africa’s voice in the climate dialogue and connect groundbreaking projects with global networks and resources. Get to know the winners of the 2024 NCN Climate Awards and their climate solutions here.