Talking Points for ES’ Critical Minerals and Green Industrialization Engagement at ARFSD-12 | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Africa’s critical minerals: Mwenda calls for bold shift from extraction to regional industrialisation - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

As Africa prepares for the 12th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD‑12) holding from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the conversation around the continent’s critical minerals has taken centre stage. Speaking at the official pre‑ARFSD‑12 session, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), delivered a compelling call for Africa to rethink its long‑s…

Talking points for ES’ critical minerals and green industrialization engagement at ARFSD-12 | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

27 April, 2026Share this:facebooktwitteremailprint A warm welcome to this important forum on “Harnessing Africa’s Critical Minerals for Green Industrialisation and Sustainable Development.” Appreciation to the Government and people of Ethiopia for their continued hospitality and steadfast support to ECA and Africa’s multilateral engagement, and commendations to Uongozi Institute for its leadership in convening this timely dialogue. We recogniz…