Nebil Kellow, Managing Director of FC, participated as a panellist at the African Climate Summit II, contributing to the discussion on Green Skills for a Just and Equitable Climate Transition.
Speaking on the panel, Kellow emphasized the urgent need to upskill Africa’s workforce for emerging green jobs, integrate climate education at all levels of learning, and address the gender gap, with only one in three new green jobs currently going to women.
The session highlighted that a just transition cannot be achieved in isolation. Kellow called for deeper collaboration between financiers, governments, the private sector, and development partners to build an inclusive green economy.
As the continent prepares for COP30, the panel underlined that investing in human capital is not only an environmental priority, but also a strategic economic necessity for Africa’s future.