Dr. Nixon Kitimoi, Chief Investment Officer at 1Stock, recently participated in the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme Economy – Africa, held at Villa la Collina, Cadenabbia, Como, Italy. The event gathered visionary leaders and experts from across Africa and the European Union to discuss the transformative theme of the “Economic Benefits of Decarbonization.”
The conference highlighted how transitioning to low-carbon economies presents significant opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation, and investment across the continent. Discussions focused on strategies to harness these benefits while addressing challenges posed by evolving policies such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The event explored CBAM’s implications on African trade and capital flows. Notably, CBAM is expected to influence Dr. Kitimoi’s ongoing $5 billion capital raise being facilitated by Castle Placement, shaping investor engagement and compliance considerations.
The gathering included esteemed representatives such as;
- Walker Darke, Partnerships Expert, UNIDO
- Jaroslaw Pietras, Martens Center, Brussels; Former Polish Minister of European Affairs
- Chantelle Moyo, Researcher, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung RP Economy – Africa
- Charlotte Davis, Carbon Direct
- Samantha Maasdorp, Acting CEO, Climate Action Platform, South Africa
- Dr. Hubertus Bardt, German Economic Institute
- Munolwisho Elizabeth Ipangelwa, Council Member National Commission on Research, Science and Technology, Namibia
- Mahlon Walo, CEO, AfriNet Carbon, Kenya
- Raboudi Mhamed, Co-founder and COO of Alder Green Solutions, Tunisia
- Anja Berretta, Director of KAS Regional Programme Economy: Africa
- Emmanuel Ochieng Otieno, Kenya Private Sector Alliance
- Olaf Wientzek, Director of the Brussels Multinational Development Dialogue, KAS
This diverse assembly reinforced the critical role of collaboration between Africa and Europe in driving decarbonization initiatives that benefit economies and communities alike.
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