BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250805T120000 DTSTAMP:20250717T084348Z CREATED:20250710T131112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T084348Z UID:24602-1754388000-1754395200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Bold and Collaborative Effort to Tackle Youth Employability and Build an Inclusive Economy DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused discussion on advancing youth employment\, green skills\, and inclusive economic growth. \nSouth Africa’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals a deepening youth unemployment crisis felt most sharply by young women and youth in historically marginalised communities. In regions like Mpumalanga – central to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – the shift away from coal raises urgent questions about skills development\, youth inclusion\, and the future of local economies. \nThis Transition also offers a critical opportunity to reimagine the workforce and build a pipeline of green\, future-fit skills. Through the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP) and the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, targeted interventions are underway to connect youth to hands-on\, technical training aligned with the evolving energy landscape. \nHosted by the Economic Inclusion Unit of the NBI\, this event convenes strategic partners\, young changemakers\, and development actors to explore how collective action can drive inclusive participation in South Africa’s economy. \n  \nWhy this conversation matters \nRising unemployment\, shifting skills demands\, and deepening inequalities call for bold and coordinated action. \nThis event offers a timely platform to reflect\, share insights\, and collaborate on scalable solutions that prioritise youth inclusion\, accelerate green skills development\, and help build a more equitable\, and sustainable economy. \nWhat to Expect: \nThe programme will feature critical discussions and practical perspectives\, including:\n• Innovative youth inclusion programmes and youth-led enterprises driving green skills and climate solutions.\n• NBI’s vision for South Africa’s future green skills ecosystem \nRegister now to take part in a forward-looking discussion on emerging pathways toward a more inclusive economy. \nClick Here to Register \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/bold-and-collaborative-effort-to-tackle-youth-employability-and-build-an-inclusive-economy/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bold-and-Collaborative-Effort-to-Tackle-Youth-Employability-and-Build-an-Inclusive-Economy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR