03.09.2026
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News
Call for Papers: AEF Convening in Nairobi, Kenya – November 2026
AEF invites African energy researchers, on the continent and in the diaspora, to submit papers or abstracts for presentation at a convening to be held in Kenya in November 2026
31.08.2026
Update on the Call for Proposals to Host the Inaugural African Energy Futures (AEF) Hub
The winner of the AEF grant will be notified in September 2026, with a public announcement to follow in October 2026.
27.08.2026
Insights
Without Capacity, There Is No Just Transition
When world leaders talk about the just transition, they usually invoke two levers: finance and technology. A third lever, capacity building, is too often left behind.
10.07.2026
AEF Sponsors African Researchers to Attend International Energy Workshops in Cape Town
Nine African energy researchers from eight African countries attended energy modelling and research workshops at the University of Cape Town
30.06.2026
AEF Director Attends London Climate Action Week (LCAW) Events
AEF Director, Steve Nicholls, attended London Climate Action Week in June, where he spoke at several events on capacity-building and energy planning in Africa
20.03.2026
AEF Co-Hosts Joint High Level Community Meeting with Climate Compatible Growth and Presidential Climate Commission
AEF co-hosted a conference that convened researchers and policy makers involved in energy planning and modelling across Africa, facilitating learning exchanges, promoting South–South collaboration and strengthening human and institutional capacity for integrated energy modelling and investment planning.
15.02.2026
African Energy Futures Sponsors EMP-A South Africa 2026
AEF sponsored the Energy Modelling Platform for Africa (EMP-Africa) 2026 training, online from January 19th to the 23rd, and in-person at the University of Cape Town from January 26th to February 6th, 2026
15.12.2025
Call for Proposals Launch
AEF launched its first call for proposals on December 3rd, 2025, with an online event hosted in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation and the African Climate Foundation – two institutions that have been instrumental in the establishment of AEF.
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