Catalyzing Climate Innovation: Africa’s Role in the Global Transition

Join RMI for an exclusive briefing on how we are advancing Africa’s energy transition through integrated systems transformation and climate-tech innovation. RMI collaborates with governments, utilities, entrepreneurs, and local communities to support comprehensive clean energy planning, expand access to distributed energy solutions, and promote productive energy use—guided by local leadership and aligned with development priorities. Leveraging our global climate-tech accelerator, Third Derivative, we also work to identify and scale emerging technologies capable of decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, including clean cooling and carbon removal. With a rapidly evolving innovation landscape, Africa presents a unique opportunity to deploy and scale next-generation climate solutions. RMI’s recent report, The Opportunity for Emergent Climate Tech in Africa, highlights Africa’s role as a launchpad for technologies that advance both climate and development goals. By connecting startups, investors, and partners, Third Derivative helps bridge the gap between promising ideas and real-world impact. This event will explore how RMI is driving climate innovation while fostering equitable, low-carbon growth across the continent.