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SUMMARY:Accelerating The Jet Skilling For Employment Programme (JET SEP) Through Partnership With the African Development Bank (AfDB)
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe wish to inform you that the partnership launch will now be held online via Zoom to allow for greater participation. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you virtually. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are pleased to invite you to celebrate the launch of a partnership through the African Development Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) which will see the acceleration of JET SEP into its next phase. \nBackground and Significance \nThe long-term impact of JET SEP on South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy includes the creation of 815\,000 new jobs by 2050\, although 300\,000 jobs are expected to be lost in the process. As the country expands its renewable energy capacity – such as solar\, wind\, and transmission – and activates new green economy sectors\, the demand for skilled workers in these areas will grow. \nThese jobs will span a range of roles\, from construction and installation to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure. The transition is also expected to stimulate local economic development by boosting private sector growth and entrepreneurship\, with most of the new jobs anticipated to emerge in the private sector. \nJET SEP is designed to catalyse private sector participation in addressing the country’s energy transition skills needs. Since its launch in April 2024\, JET SEP has onboarded 31 influential CEOs\, conducted 50+ engagements with industry working groups\, and convened 30+ engagements across government\, academia\, and civil society. \nThe support through AfDB’s FAPA grant will accelerate JET SEP’s momentum and impact into the phase. Join us for this multi-stakeholder event to engage on our shared commitment to JET skilling in SA. \nThe Grant Will Support NBI’s JET SEP To: \n• Conduct a needs assessment of the skills ecosystem in South Africa;\n• Develop analytical tools to provide the private sector and government with a common and effective approach towards JET skills development\n• Provide training and capacity building on skills planning & forecasting; and\n• Develop effective communication and advocacy programmes for skills development as a core pillar of the country’s just energy transition. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom webinar. \n  \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Nature loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate\, posing systemic risks to economies\, societies and businesses. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report consistently identifies biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse among the top global long-term risks\, with increasing recognition that nature degradation threatens supply chains\, access to raw materials\, water security\, food systems and macroeconomic stability. \nTo support the private sector in meeting these obligations\, two globally recognised frameworks\, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)\, provide actionable\, science-based\, and interoperable approaches for corporate nature action. \nThey were designed to work together to help companies set credible science-based targets to address their impacts and dependencies\, while also assessing\, reporting\, and acting on their nature-related dependencies\, impacts risks\, and opportunities.     \n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        The importance of these tools in helping business respond to Target 15\, amongst other uses\, cannot be overstated. However\, their relationship may seem\, at a glance\, complicated to first-time users. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to an online peer learning session aimed at exploring the practical complementarity between SBTN and TNFD.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    The webinar seeks to provide practical insights into how SBTN and TNFD can be used together to advance nature-positive business.            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        Participants will: \n\nUnderstand why nature risk is business risk for South African companies\nExplore the SBTN framework\, including the 5-step target-setting process and how its outputs support TNFD disclosure\nExplore the TNFD framework\, including the LEAP approach and how its outputs can inform SBTN target-setting\nLearn how SBTN outputs could feed into TNFD-aligned reporting\nReview a business case study showcasing practical application\, challenges\, and lessons learned\nEngage in peer discussion on implementation challenges and opportunities\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Why participate? \nStrengthen your organisation’s ability to respond to nature-related risks\, align with global expectations\, and take credible\, science-based action toward a nature-positive future.     \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: Wednesday\, 24 June 2026\nTime: 10:00 – 12:30\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nWe look forward to your participation as we advance collective action for nature-positive business in South Africa.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-the-jet-skilling-for-employment-programme-jet-sep-through-partnership-with-the-african-development-bank-afdb/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion
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