Since our establishment in 2019, SARW has worked tirelessly to advocate for just and sustainable governance of Africa’s natural resources. Over the past five years, we have amplified voices, shaped policy, and driven impactful change, thanks to our dedicated team, partners, and donors.
2024: Convenings and Dialogues
Political Parties Dialogue on Resource Extraction, Development, and Climate Change in South Africa
24 – 25 April 2024, Johannesburg, South Africa
Impact: Fostered policy recommendations to integrate sustainable resource extraction practices with climate change mitigation strategies with political parties in South Africa
International Dialogue on Strategic Minerals and Energy Transition in Southern Africa
29 – 30 April 2024, Centurion, South Africa
Impact: Position Southern African countries as key players in the supply chain of critical minerals, advancing green technology and renewable energy solutions.
Political Parties Dialogue on Energy Transition, Fossil Fuels and Climate Change in Mozambique
05 – 09 August 2024, Maputo, Mozambique
Impact: Integrated climate change strategies into political party manifestos in Mozambique, emphasizing the transition from fossil fuels and prioritizing sustainable development.
Technical Roundtable on the Geopolitics of Africa’s Critical Mineral Resources
29 & 30 August 2024, Lusaka, Zambia
Impact: Highlighted Africa’s potential in critical mineral markets, paving the way for stronger policy frameworks and international partnerships.
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8th DRC AMI: Activating people’s voices and power for a just energy transition
02 – 04 October 2024, Kolwezi, DRC
Impact: Amplified women’s rights in cobalt mining areas through a tribunal and fostered dialogue on critical minerals’ role in achieving a just energy transition.
The Road To COP29: High-Level Dialogue on African Priorities
09 October 2024, Cape Town, South Africa
Impact: Mobilized African stakeholders to present unified priorities at COP29, emphasizing climate finance, adaptation, and equitable energy transition.
Interparliamentary Dialogue: Moving from Fossil Fuels to Renewables
01 November 2024, Cape Town, South Africa
Impact: Focused on Africa’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, emphasizing collaborative climate action and a just energy transition with parliamentarians from Mozambique, DRC, and South Africa.
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High-Level Dialogue on Human Rights Protection and Environmental Sustainability in Mining Areas
21 & 22 November 2024, Durban, South Africa
Impact: Fostered multi-stakeholder collaboration on improving grievance redress mechanisms and ethical mining practices, with a focus on corporate accountability and better protection for affected communities.
National High-level Dialogue: NDC 3.0 Workshop: Reimagining the DRC’s NDC
27 & 28 November 2024, Kinsasha, DRC
Impact: Encouraged innovative strategies to enhance the DRC’s NDC commitments by integrating community input, addressing gaps, and positioning it for transformative socioeconomic structural change.
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