NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Africa is on the front lines of Climate Change yet faces a staggering $1.3 trillion annual funding gap. Join us on the 25 of April 2024, 1500 EAT for our live virtual pitch, showcasing five exceptional Impact enterprises in the Climate and Agriculture sectors (Agro-Climate) and backed by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Facts and Figures Africa is the most exposed region to the adverse effects of climate change, despite contributing the least to global warming. – UNEP Sub-Saharan Africa relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture, accounting for 95% globally, making it highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. – AfDB In 2015, four African countries ranked among the 10 countries most affected by Climate Change: Mozambique (1st), Malawi (3rd), Ghana and Madagascar (joint 8th) – AfDB By 2025, almost a quarter of a billion Africans will face water scarcity, according to WHO. Five of the 10 countries most impacted by climate change are in Africa: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Sudan, and Niger. – 2021 Global Climate Risk Index Please sign up. We will be sharing the investor pitch decks ahead of the live session.

Time: 8:00 AM ET