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SUMMARY:Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Q&A Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions related to the Climate Finance Accelerator? \nPlease join the CFA SA team for a virtual Q&A Drop-in meeting on Thursday\, 4th of August between 10:00 – 13:00 on Zoom. \nFeel free to use this time to pose any questions you may have about the programme or application process. A member of the CFA SA team will be on hand to respond your queries. \nBackground on CFA South Africa  \nFunded by the United Kingdom Department of Business\, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)\, the CFA is a four-year technical assistance programme that works closely with eight emerging countries\, including South Africa; supporting countries to develop a sustainable pipeline of bankable\, low-carbon projects and identifying suitable financing options. \nThe main objective of the CFA South Africa programme is to improve the flow of climate finance in South Africa\, in order to support the implementation of South Africa’s enhanced climate goals or Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)\, thereby delivering emissions reductions and raising overall climate ambition. \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-qa-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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