Events

UPCOMING WEBINAIR ON GREEN HYDROGEN DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 10:00

On the eve of COP 28, the importance, and challenges of decarbonizing the global economy are more topical than ever. In this regard, green hydrogen represents an essential lever for decarbonization. Green hydrogen is a promising solution for decarbonization due to its potential to store renewable electric energy in a non-polluting chemical form which can easily replace conventional fuel use in sectors such as industry and mobility.

webinar to launch the 2nd Edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Journal (ESEJ) Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (All day)

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Regional Programme on Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa, of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), is organizing a webinar to launch the 2nd Edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Journal (ESEJ).

Date:  Tuesday, November 07, 2023. |Time: [14:00 EAT ,13:00 CET, 12:00 WAT, 10:00 CVT]

Regional Workshop on ECOWAS Green Hydrogen Strategy and Action Plans Thursday, September 21, 2023 (All day)

To harness the potential of green hydrogen in the ECOWAS region, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with the West African Science Service Centre for Climate and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), developed the ECOWAS Green Hydrogen Policy and Strategic Framework, which was adopted by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in July 2023, in Bissau, Guinea Bissau.

3rd Meeting of the ECREEE ECOWAS-Donors Consultation Committee Saturday, October 14, 2023 (All day)

The 3rd Meeting of the ECREEE ECOWAS-Donors Consultation Committee will take place on October 14, 2023 in Praia, Cabo Verde. The Consultative Committee is a consultative body responsible for reporting to the President of the Commission on the monitoring of ECREEE´s operations. It advises on ways and means of accelerating the achievement of ECREEE´s results. As a reminder, the first meeting of the Committee took place on August 20 and 21, 2021 in Praia, Cabo Verde, and the second on November 7, 2022 in Abuja, Nigeria.

Advanced Training on Solar Thermal Energy Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (All day)

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in collaboration with IEA Solar Heating & Cooling (SHC) and the Centre for Renewable Energy and Industrial Maintenance of Cabo Verde (CERMI), is organizing a advanced training course for solar thermal energy professionals, with a particular focus on large-scale solar water heating and solar cooling. The training will take place on October 10 and 11, 2023 in Praia, Cabo Verde.

Energy Policy and Economy Training Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (All day)

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) in partnership with the Francophone Institute for Sustainable Development (IFDD) and ENDA Énergie, are organizing a capacity building workshop in Praia, Cabo Verde from September 27 to October 11, on Energy Policy and Economy. The training, which will last for 2 weeks on an intensive basis, is aimed at the public administration, particularly at ministries in charge of energy, planning, economy, finance, environment, etc.

Regional Workshop on Green Hydrogen Regional Strategy and Action Plan Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 09:00

The ECOWAS Green Hydrogen Policy and Strategy Framework was developed and adopted by the ECOWAS Energy Ministers on the 24th of March 2023 in Bissau, Guinea Bissau, and it’s expected to be adopted by the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in July 2023. The vision is to position the ECOWAS region as one of the most competitive producers and suppliers of green hydrogen globally.

The 11th Meeting of ECREEE’s National Focal Institutions Monday, July 24, 2023 - 09:00

ECREEE is organizing the 11th meeting of its National Focal Institutions (NFIs), from July 24 -28, 2023 in Niamey, Niger. The overall objective is to strengthen the collaboration between ECREEE and the NFIs   to identify the needs and facilitate the implementation of the various programs and projects in the Member States.

The 5-day meeting will cover, amongst others, the following specific objectives.

ECOWAS SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FORUM (ESEF) 2023 Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 08:00
2nd Meeting of the ECOWAS-Donor Consultation Committee of ECREEE Monday, November 7, 2022 - 09:00

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