- By Tsaone Segaetsho
The second ESG and Sustainable Finance Forum is set to take centre-stage in Gaborone between 07 and 08 May 2024, with the aim of addressing sustainable financing gaps in Botswana’s socioeconomic context.
The event, being held under the theme; “Resilience Amid Uncertainty”, will see 15 speakers from Botswana’s key sectors convening to discuss how the country can drive a sustainable change to environmental challenges. These leaders will discuss the urgent need for actions and innovative strategies to tackle pressing environmental challenges in Botswana.
The forum is premised on the understanding that sustainable finance in Africa or Botswana is encountering challenges related to scalability. Data availability, skills gap, market fragmentation and lack of access to expertise all present highly challenging operational risks to the sustainable finance outlook.
This event expects key stakeholders from diverse sectors, including government entities, financial institutions, corporate leaders, NGOs, and academia.
According to the event’s organiser and Chief Executive Officer of MN Capital, Michael Ndinisia, the overarching goal is to foster meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and catalyse actionable solutions towards a more resilient and equitable future.
The topics expected include; Sustainable investment practices and opportunities; ESG integration in corporate governance and risk management; Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies; Social impact investing and community development initiatives; and Regulatory frameworks and policy incentives for sustainable finance.
The event is organised by MN Capital Botswana, a leading Investment Communication firm.
