We are excited to invite key players from the Great Green Wall (GGW) countries, to take part in an exclusive, first-of-its-kind programme. In the programme you will explore new ways of dealing with desert-related challenges through technology and innovation and impact Africa's innovation ecosystem.
This program brings together the current and future innovation leaders from 11 countries of the Great Green Wall to work together to assess burning desertification challenges in their country, and design innovative projects using technology to tackle those needs.
If you wish to become part of the pioneers that design & impact Africa as an innovation-driven network,
we invite you to apply!
About
This programme aims to boost the implementation of the GGW (Great Green Wall) Initiative through the identification of desert-related needs, the nurturing and maturing of new ideas and concepts and by connecting innovative technological solutions to the specific needs identified by GGW countries and communities.
The project will support GGW countries to identify specific challenges in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure, energy and water - including in terms of:
Water scarcity and use efficiency
Soil degradation
Extreme temperatures
connecting remote communities
All stakeholders will work collaboratively on designing concrete and innovative projects proposals around the identified technologies, which can be presented to interested partners for financing.
This programme is a partnership between the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD , the Great Green Wall Accelerator and DeserTech Innovation Community.
The Programme in a Nutshell
Programme Highlights
Needs Assessment Online Seminar
Participants will take part in 7 online weekly sessions to effectively identify agriculture, water, infrastructure, and energy challenges in their regions. They will also gain tools to understand the initial conditions for implementation and how to assess potential technologies that can best address their needs.
When: 20 Dec | 22 Dec | 11 Jan | 18 Jan| 25 Jan| 01 Feb | 08 Feb
09 AM TO 12 AM GMT
Where: Online
Programme Timeline
November 10th 2022
Programme Public Launch
UNFCCC COP27
SENEGAL PAVILION
October-November 2022
Call for Applicants
Application Open
December 9th 2022
Application Deadline
December 14th – February 8th 2023
Needs Assessment Seminar
7 Online Sessions
December 5th 2022
Announcement
of Programme Participants
March 1st 2023
Marketplace Publication
GGW DeserTech Challenges Showcased In a Dedicated Marketplace
March 20th – March 23rd 2023
Negev Seminar
Implementation Seminar In Israel’s Negev Desert
April 2023
Project Design Workshop
Online 1 Full Day Workshop
Who Should Apply?
Key players from GGW countries that are proud to be one or more of the below:
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Motivated to tackle desertification and are active in related fields
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Keen to learn how to use GGW – DeserTech innovation to do just that!
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Key players in Africa’s innovation ecosystem
Applicants Are Often Curious About:
What Are You Committing to if Selected?
If accepted to the programme we guarantee to do OUR BEST to ensure you make the most out of this experience. Similarly, we ask that you give YOUR BEST by:
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Taking an active part in the 7 online sessions
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Completing some home assignments between sessions
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Making yourself available to travel for a 4-day seminar in Israel’s Negev desert
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Taking active part in the final project-design workshop (1 day)
Meet the Cohort
Any questions or doubts?
Don’t hesitate to contact us at Talb@israelinnovation.org.il
*This project is designed for GGW countries and is fully funded by programme’s partners
