SADC Energy Week 2025: Advancing Sustainable Energy in Southern Africa

The SADC Sustainable Energy Week 2025 is a premier regional platform dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions across Southern Africa. The event will convene high-level international, regional, and national officials, including SADC Energy Ministers, the SADC Executive Secretary, and will be officiated by the President of Botswana, underscoring its significance in shaping the future of energy security in the region.

Purpose and Significance

🔹 Addressing pressing energy challenges in the SADC region.
🔹 Facilitating high-level discussions on energy security, renewable energy, and investment strategies.
🔹 Encouraging knowledge sharing through plenary sessions, expert presentations, and break-out discussions.
🔹 Driving policy innovation to promote sustainable energy growth and economic resilience.

The five-day event will feature:
✅ High-Level Plenary Sessions with policymakers and industry leaders.
✅ Breakout Sessions & Technical Discussions on key energy topics.
✅ Presentations of Best Practices & Innovations in the energy sector.
✅ Site Visits to showcase cutting-edge energy projects in Botswana.

Strengthening Energy-Health Linkages: The Role of Energy in Women, Children, and Adolescents’ Health (WCAH)

Access to sustainable energy is crucial for improving health outcomes across Southern Africa. The lack of reliable electricity in healthcare facilities leads to:
⚠️ Increased maternal and newborn mortality due to poor access to life-saving equipment.
⚠️ Limited vaccine storage and distribution, affecting child immunization efforts.
⚠️ Insufficient water sanitation services, increasing risks of infectious diseases.
⚠️ Gender inequality, as women and children bear the brunt of energy poverty.

Aligned with the WHA77 resolution on reducing maternal, newborn, and child mortality and morbidity, SADC Sustainable Energy Week 2025 presents a unique opportunity to:
🔹 Advocate for integrating health-focused energy solutions into policy discussions.
🔹 Promote investment in energy access for healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas.
🔹 Strengthen multi-sectoral partnerships between energy and health stakeholders.