Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII)
Driving Africa's sustainable future
AGII is an ambitious multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks to advance green industrialization and investments across the continent by “prioritising energy-intense industries to trigger a virtuous cycle of renewable energy deployment and economic activity, with a special emphasis on adding value to Africa’s natural resource endowments”, as stated ni the Nairobi Declaration. It presents a timely opportunity to leverage untapped potential of the continent to drive sustainable development.
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16 February 2025 – African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Climate crisis continues to pose existential threat to humanity and it is crucial that the globe combines efforts to combat it. We are glad the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has agreed to support the implementation of the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative. This will unlock our renewable energy potential and sustainably drive green industrial transformation. Chaired the Committee of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change at the African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
16 February 2025 – African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Climate crisis continues to pose existential threat to humanity and…
14th November 2024 – COP29, Baku Azerbaijan
The first Sherpas Steering Committee meeting was held where the AGII Terms of Reference were adopted and agreed on an action plan to further advance its implementation including green industrial cluster identification and development, investment mobilization, cross-cluster knowledge exchange and alignment of the AGII vision to regional, continental, and global, programmes and policy initiatives.
14th November 2024 – COP29, Baku Azerbaijan
The first Sherpas Steering Committee meeting was held where the AGII Terms of Reference…
12th November 2024 – COP29, Baku Azerbaijan
Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA and AGII co-hosted a successful high-level event, Africa’s Green Momentum: Harnessing Renewables for Industrialisation.
12th November 2024 – COP29, Baku Azerbaijan
Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa …
25th September 2024 – New York, USA
President Ruto hosted the Inaugural Steering Committee meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, USA. The SteerCo reflected on the priorities set by African countries in their approach to green industrialization and confirmed AGII’s focus, proposed way-of-working and institutional set-up to accelerate Africa’s green industrialization
25th September 2024 – New York, USA
President Ruto hosted the Inaugural Steering Committee meeting on the margins…
25th March 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya
President Ruto as the as the African Union Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) invited champion countries and institutions to serve in the Pan African Steering Committee to lead and guide collective efforts towards achieving this renewed development vision for Africa driven by climate-positive growth pathways.
25th March 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya
President Ruto as the African Union Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and…
2nd December 2023 – AGII Launched at COP28, UAE
AGII was officially launched at COP28, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s green transformation.
2nd December 2023 – AGII Launched at COP28, UAE
AGII was officially launched at COP28,…
6th September 2023 – African Leaders Nairobi Declaration
African Heads of State and Governments committed to “Advance green industrialization across the continent by prioritizing energy-intense industries to trigger a virtuous cycle of renewable energy deployment and economic activity, with a special emphasis on adding value to Africa’s natural endowments.
6th September 2023 – African Leaders Nairobi Declaration
Industrial Clusters
AGII aims to identify, shepherd, and support African green industrialisation opportunities, going beyond individual projects to drive continent-wide economic transformation.
AGII is pan-African and Africa-centric. It operates strategically at a pan-African level, with operations in individual countries that demonstrate a range of specific pathways to industrialisation.
AGII focuses on sectors and industries where Africa has the potential to have financially viable ‘climate competitiveness’. Some of the early sectors include the following:
Renewable energy power generation
Transforming Africa’s energy landscape with renewable sources.
Value addition to minerals and metals
Transforming raw minerals into prosperity through responsible value addition.
Green hydrogen production
Pioneering green hydrogen for a sustainable future.
Sustainable synthetic fuels
Sustainable synthetic fuels for a decarbonized shipping and aviation industry.
Cement production and building materials
Innovative and bio-based materials for greener construction.
Leading Partners
Supporting partners
Philanthropies and Development Partners
Think Tanks, Alliances and Associations
Talk to us
Connect with the AGII team for information on partnerships, investment opportunities, and how to get involved in driving Africa’s green industrialization.