The CATAL1.5°T [ˈkætəlɪst] Initiative’s ambition is to boost investments in promising early-stage climate ventures from the Global South. To ensure long-lasting impact, we also strengthen regional climate innovation ecosystems.
As part of the initiative, we are working with organisations from 10+ countries to implement various Climathons in collaboration with local partners. These events aim to:
- Identify priority areas for local climate action
- Generate innovative solution ideas during the Climathons
- Support the inclusion of women and other marginalised groups within the climate entrepreneurship community
CATAL1.5°T West Africa Climathons
Porto-Novo, Benin
Date: 18-19 October 2024 | Place: TBD | Local Organiser: IHub Cotonou
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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Date: 24-26 October 2024 | Place: TBD | Local Organiser: Sira Labs
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Yamoussukro, Côte d’Ivoire
Date: 16-17 October 2024 | Place: TBD | Local Organiser: Incub'Ivoir
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Nouakchott, Mauritania
Date: 26-27 October 2024 | Place: TBD | Local Organiser: AE Tech Consulting
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The CATAL1.5°T [ˈkætəlɪst] Initiative is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with top-tier global and regional partners. It is funded by the international Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Regional platforms are operated by partner networks consisting of leading start-up incubators and accelerators, as well as local teams of GIZ and EIT Climate-KIC.