Webinar: SAF Development in Africa: Exploring the Role of Novel Pathways RECORDING AND PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE

Webinar: SAF Development in Africa: Exploring the Role of Novel Pathways RECORDING AND PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE


Date: Tuesday, September 09
Time: 13:30-15:00 GMT+2

This webinar will convene African and European stakeholders to explore the potential of novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways for deployment across the continent. Drawing on the ICARUS project’s latest research, the session will examine enabling conditions, policy frameworks, market opportunities, and barriers to SAF adoption in African contexts.


Participants will gain an early look at three innovative ICARUS SAF pathways, share perspectives on Africa’s evolving SAF landscape, and help shape the upcoming ICARUS public study on SAF development in Africa. 

Agenda

  • Welcome & Introduction (Esther Hegel, RSB) 
  • Setting the Scence: SAF Development in Africa (Yitatek Yitbarek, RSB)
  • The African Continental SAF Strategy (Frankline Omondi, AFCAC)
  • Fueling Africa's Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of SAF in Africa (Robert Malina, U.Hasselt)
  • Driving Sustainable Aviation in Africa: R&D Insights and Strategic Directions (Farai Chireshe, Sustainability Hut)
  • Open Discussion and Online Poll
  • Closing Remarks and Next Steps (Esther Hegel, RSB)
 

 



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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101122303. The information and views set out in this report are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.


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