The Ministers responsible for Energy at their last meeting in May 2024 commended the Government of Botswana and Zimbabwe for accepting to host the SADC Sustainable Energy Week https://sadcenergyweek.org/ . The Government of Botswana was particularly commended for offering to support the organizing of the inaugural event.
In this regard, the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME) from the Republic of Botswana and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), supported by the SADC Secretariat, will host the inaugural SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) event in Gaborone, Botswana from the 02nd to 06th December 2024. The event will be hosted under the theme ‘Accelerating Sustainable Energy Solutions for an Energy Secure SADC Region’.
The SADC Sustainable Energy Week is a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and innovation in the energy sector. By bringing together key stakeholders, including high-level international, regional, and national officials, the conference seeks to address the pressing energy challenges faced by the SADC region. The event will be officiated by the President of the Republic of Botswana and attended by SADC Energy Ministers and the SADC Executive Secretary, underscoring its importance.
Throughout the five-day conference, participants will engage in a diverse range of activities, including High-Level Plenary sessions, detailed presentations, break-out sessions, and site visits. These sessions are designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and encourage the development of sustainable energy solutions that can ensure energy security and foster economic growth in the region.
