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ClimathonsWest Africa

CATAL1.5°T Climathons in West Africa

18.09.2024 - 07:00 UTC-7

Join a Climathon in your country: a platform empowering climate innovators to shape a sustainable future

As part of the CATAL1.5°T Initiative, aimed at accelerating promising startups in the Global South within the climate tech space, we are excited to invite you to participate in our Climathons—a global movement dedicated to solving climate challenges. Climathons are designed to raise awareness in the fight against climate change, strengthen local ecosystems and launch concrete actions.


Why participate in a Climathon?

Climathons bring together citizens, innovators, entrepreneurs, and local leaders to co-create practical solutions aimed at solving pressing climate issues. Participants brainstorm and focus on turning climate tech ideas into transformative solutions, laying the foundation for community activation, and influencing city planning and policies. Here’s why you should join:

  • Collaborate with forward-thinking minds: Work alongside a diverse group of creatives and changemakers.
  • Strengthen your local ecosystem: Contribute to meaningful, sustainable solutions that have a real-world impact.
  • Shape innovative climate projects: Lead the charge in designing solutions that drive climate action.
Text: Grow your climate solution and inspire local change

If you are based in these francophone countries: Senegal, Togo, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Benin and are an entrepreneur or enthusiast in climate innovation, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Join us as we work together to accelerate the transition to a resilient, zero-carbon future. Sign up today and embark on this exciting journey toward climate action!

Registrations for the Climathons are currently ongoing until 23rd September 2024. Interested organizations can go to the link below to apply. 

See the Climathons in your area

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