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Emmanuel Birba

Director, The Nature Conservancy
Emmanuel Birba

Emmanuel Birba is a seasoned investor and climate activist. For over 10 years, at Meridiam, Emmanuel has led the development, financing, and management of critical infrastructure projects in Europe and Africa. In Ethiopia, where he opened Meridiam’s regional office for East Africa, he delivered the country’s first geothermal independent power producer, contributing an additional capacity of 150MW to the national grid, to accelerate the country’s green economic development agenda. As the Director for Africa at The Nature Conservancy, he originated and executed numbers of sustainable investments in nature-based assets within the forestry, regenerative agriculture and carbon fields. Emmanuel holds a Bachelor in Physics from University of Montpellier, a Master in Finance from EMLYON and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

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Climate and Sustainability

Accelerating Climate Resilience and Adaption for Sustainable Growth in Africa
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Climate and Sustainability

Africa accounts for only two to three percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it is disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. Key development sectors have already experienced severe damages including water shortages, reduced food production, biodiversity loss, loss of lives and reduced economic growth. Populations as well as businesses alike are increasingly exposed. Governments, businesses, and civil society must collaborate to deploy and scale solutions across industries that accelerate climate resilience and adaptation. Africa is also uniquely positioned to capitalize on the international transition to “green growth”, with opportunities to tap into new, fast-growing industries that can help to reduce global emission while creating jobs and economic development at home. This panel highlights investors, operators, and advisors to businesses and governments who aim to build synergies on the continent between climate adaptation and sustainable growth.

America/New_York
Mar 25, 2023 3:45 PM
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