UN and AU agencies launch African Energy Entrepreneurs Framework

The UN Environment in collaboration with UN Women, the AU Commission, Pan African Climate Justice and other partners have launched  The African Energy Entrepreneurs Framework. 

The framework seeks to strengthen political will and commitment from government’s and development  partners to attract investment to tackle the issue of access to clean and affordable energy on the continent. 

The framework was launched in Nairobi Kenya ahead of the 3rd Session of the UN Environment Assembly. 

The Director and Regional Representative of UN Environment in Africa, Juliette Koudenoukpo noted  The low participation of women in decision making and process as well as in the Labour force in the energy  sector. 

She said women disproportionately near the burden of energy poverty and face significant health risks from household air pollution, from carrying heavy fuel loads and the lack of light to facilitate their chores. 

Kenya's Environment  Cabinet Secretary, Prof Judi Wakhungu launching the document assured African Women Energy Entrepreneurs of the commitment of colleague  environment ministers to finding innovative solutions to empower them to engage in accessible, sustainable  and affordable clean energy.

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