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🌍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆—𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? At #EAIF2025, SNV contributed to an insightful session on low-cost rural electrification approaches and financing solutions, where panelists explored how distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems can be made more accessible for rural communities. Discussions centred on practical pathways—from results-based financing and microfinance to blended capital—that reduce end-user costs while supporting long-term system viability. Policy frameworks and private sector engagement were also highlighted as key to unlocking scale. Martijn Veen, Global Head of Energy at SNV, said, "With only a few years to go until 2030, we need more collaboration across ecosystem players — private sector, investors, governments and development partners. Let’s avoid reinventing the wheel and build on successful models." "An example is BRILHO Mozambique, where more than 3 million people were reached with off-grid energy solutions in just five years. This has been a collaborative effort ready for further scaling and replication." 🔗 Learn how the BRILHO programme is driving impact: http://bit.ly/3E0XiaJ The path to 2030 is short—let’s focus on scaling what works and building stronger partnerships to ensure we leave no one behind. #EnergyAccess #SDG7 #RuralElectrification #FinanceForDevelopment #CollaborationForImpact Sida FCDO Services

⚡ 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 How can investments in energy efficiency and the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) unlock transformation across Africa’s agri-food systems? Join us tomorrow for a side event at #EAIF2025, co-hosted by SNV and GOGLA, to explore how clean energy investments are catalysing the agri-food and energy nexus. We will share lessons from the Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency (IMEU) programme in Uganda—highlighting real business cases and replicable models that show how targeted investment in energy efficiency can boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and drive sustainable market development. This conversation builds on a new white paper co-authored by GOGLA, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Wageningen University & Research, Energy Saving Trust, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Kenya, AGRA, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and SNV, with support from the IKEA Foundation. It underscores the transformative role of off-grid solar in scaling food production and calls for greater cross-sector collaboration. SNV is on a journey to strengthen the food–energy nexus and seeks to mobilise stakeholders across sectors to unlock inclusive and resilient agri-food systems. 📄 Read the white paper: https://bit.ly/4jjJDu2 👉 Learn more about SNV at the forum: https://lnkd.in/dzphemaD #EnergyEfficiency #PURE #AgriFoodSystems #RenewableEnergy #Investment #FoodAndEnergyNexus

🌱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 What if we viewed food and energy systems as part of the same solution, not separate challenges? At the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference, we explored with partners, how the nexus of regenerative agriculture and the productive use of renewable energy can reshape food systems for the good of people and the planet. 🚀Here are expert insights from the side event: 🔹 𝗢𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀: “Siloed thinking was ‘killing us’—stifling progress and limiting impact. By breaking down barriers, we unlock new opportunities.” — Hon. Bwino Fred Kyakulaga, Minister of State for Agriculture, Uganda. 🔹 𝗢𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: “Kenya is shifting strategy—embracing a nexus approach to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy technologies.” — Eng. Stephen Nzioka, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya. 🔹 𝗢𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: “Small-scale farmers earn just 3 to 4 Euros per day—buying renewable energy solutions outright is unrealistic. We must innovate financing models to make them accessible.” — Linda Mwangi, SowPrecise Africa. 🔹 𝗢𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: “An energy ministry might prioritise solar power without considering how it connects to agriculture, water, or fisheries. The nexus perspective is essential.” — Patrick Tonui, GOGLA. 🔹 𝗢𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: "Transforming food systems starts with empowering ecosystem actors. We recommend three key pathways: Learn, link, and leverage." — Eelco Baan, SNV. More on the insights 👉https://lnkd.in/gwUH6Wvb PELUM Kenya Association GOGLA SowPrecise Africa. #Partnerships #RegenerativeAgriculture #RenewableEnergy #FoodSystems #Sustainability

🌎 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗲𝘁 🗺️ Savannakhet Province in Lao PDR is bordered by the Mekong River and a mountainous region in Vietnam—a geography that places 1.1 million people, especially in rural areas, on the frontlines of climate hazards. Flooding, droughts, storms, and erosion make it more difficult for local governments to ensure the provision of sustainable basic water and sanitation services. 🤝 As part of the Government of Australia’s Water for Women Fund-supported Towards Inclusive Climate Resilient Rural WASH (#ICRRWASH) programme, our team in Lao PDR assessed three of rural Savannakhet’s districts. Working in Atsaphone, Champhone, and Phalanxay, the team investigated challenges and explored the depth of coping mechanisms practised by local communities. 📊 The study aims to help local governments and private sector actors support climate adaptation and build more resilient and inclusive rural WASH services and systems, area-wide. 💡 📖 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5YQCS-T Explore the assessment’s key recommendations 👇 #ClimateResilientWASH #WaterSecurity #SNVImpactThatMatters

#DYK Nearly 80% of Kenya’s land is arid or semi-arid, yet these regions are home to more than half of the country’s livestock, which are vital for the economy and food security. 🐄 Agropastoralists in these areas face significant challenges, including erratic weather, land degradation, overgrazing, and poor livestock health. These challenges contribute to food insecurity and poverty, putting livelihoods at risk. 🍃Collaboration on innovative approaches is enabling farmers to adapt to the challenges of Kenya’s drylands. Through the ICSIAPL project, SNV, in partnership with KALRO FARMING, private-sector partners, and local communities, supports agropastoralists with climate-resilient agriculture and locally-led solutions. This initiative strengthens resilience and fosters sustainable livelihoods. 🔄This is just one example among many in the DeSIRA-LIFT initiative stories, demonstrating how innovations and long-term commitment create lasting change and impact at scale.   📖 Download here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dx5niF4Q #Innovation #Livestock #SustainableDevelopment #SNVImpactThatMatters

💡𝗦𝗡𝗩 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀  For 600 million people across Africa, energy poverty is not just a lack of infrastructure—it’s a question of economic justice. Who gets connected, who can afford to stay connected, and who is at risk of being left behind? In this #SNVPerspective, Off-Grid Energy Advisor Vassilca Jeremias reflects on Mozambique’s journey in expanding off-grid energy access. While mini-grids and PayGo solar solutions are scaling, affordability remains a critical barrier. Without deliberate policies to close this gap, energy transitions risk deepening inequalities rather than addressing them. ⚡️ Initiatives like +SOL, a spin-off of the BRILHO Mozambique Programme, are working to make energy access more inclusive—placing greater focus on mini-grids and clean cooking solutions.  However, long-term sustainability demands investment in local businesses, skills, and gender-inclusive approaches to ensure no one is left behind.    📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g7fAafpK   #EnergyAccess #JustTransition #CleanCooking #RenewableEnergy #GenderInclusion #EAIF2025 

⚡ 𝗦𝗡𝗩 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗔𝗜𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 The Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2025 is the leading annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering partnerships between businesses and investors to accelerate sustainable electricity access. Organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and supported by GET.invest, the forum plays a crucial role in mobilising finance for renewable energy solutions that drive economic growth, decarbonisation, and climate resilience. At EAIF 2025, SNV will focus on: 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 – Supporting efforts to achieve universal energy access, building on national energy compacts and new initiatives like M300. 🔹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 – Addressing the need for replicable and fast deployment mechanisms to attract the investment required to meet 2030 targets. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 – Exploring effective market development fund models and ways to enhance private sector engagement. 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Showcasing how renewable energy integration in agricultural value chains strengthens resilience and boosts productivity. Find SNV at the following sessions: 📢 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗥𝗘 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 🗓️ April 8, 11:45 - 13:00 (EAT) 📌 Exploring cost-effective deployment strategies for decentralised renewable energy (DRE) systems, featuring insights from Martijn Veen, Global Head of Energy at SNV. 📢 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 (hosted by SNV and GOGLA) 🗓️ April 8, 16:45 - 18:00 (EAT) 📌 A deep dive into leveraging energy efficiency and the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) to strengthen agri-food systems, with lessons from the Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda (IMEU) programme. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzphemaD #EnergyAccess #EAIF2025 #AgriFoodSystems #Investment #EnergyEfficiency #PURE

🌎 𝗔 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵   Today, on International Day of Zero Waste, we have a moment to rethink our waste—its impact and how we can prevent it.⏳   🔎Waste reflects deep systemic challenges in how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Each year, billions of tonnes of waste fuel pollution, climate change, and health risks, and with it, valuable materials and opportunities are also lost.   At SNV, we believe that Zero Waste solutions—circular approaches, sustainable consumption, and inclusive waste management—are key to tackling this crisis and creating economic value.🔄   🌱Investing in locally-led innovations, stronger partnerships, and fair, inclusive systems is key to sustaining both people and the planet.   #BeatWastePollution #InternationalDayofZeroWaste #SNVImpactThatMatters

🌍 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 🍃 As global leaders deliberate at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, we continue to echo the UN's urgent call for greater investment in school health and nutrition. This March, key awareness days—Africa School Feeding Day and International School Meals Day—reinforced the importance of school feeding. Indeed, recognising the problem is the first step; action is essential for real change. ↗️   🤝 Making school feeding sustainable remains challenging, but a long-term vision can unlock this simple yet powerful approach to reaching vulnerable children.   📢 Every day of inaction leads to stunted lives and stalled development. #n4gParis #PowerTheChange #Children #Nutrition #Zerohunger #FoodSecurity

💡 #𝗦𝗡𝗩𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗔 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁   📖 Read the full story ahead of #InternationalDayofZeroWaste: https://lnkd.in/e9TQtyvj   🌏 International negotiations on plastics continue to evolve, but for many municipalities, the question is less about waiting for consensus and more about navigating implementation within existing national frameworks.   In this #SNVPerspective, SNV Solid Waste Management Advisor Sayed Monjurul Hoque reflects on Kushtia’s recent efforts to better understand its plastic waste landscape. With a focus on data from scrap dealers and small businesses, the municipality aims to improve how it plans and responds to local waste flows—while also contributing to Bangladesh’s wider plastic reduction targets.   🤝 This work supports Bangladesh’s broader commitments: a 90% reduction in single-use plastics by 2026 and 80% recycling by 2030. It also builds on efforts by the Department of Environment and SNV to explore digital tools like the Integrated Municipality Information System (IMIS)—developed with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and the Gates Foundation—to strengthen local data systems.   Kushtia’s experience points to a broader consideration that systemic change depends on specificity—knowing what waste exists, who handles it, and where interventions are most needed.   #SNV #PlasticPolicy #Bangladesh #DataDriven #CircularEconomy #MunicipalLeadership #WasteManagement #SNVPerspective Mahtab Uddin Chowdhury Patricia Solorzano Shahidul Islam Ismène R.A.C. Stalpers Rajeev Munankami