ELICO Foundation joined international climate and sustainability stakeholders in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation on climate action, renewable energy and sustainable development.
ELICO Foundation participated in the 2026 Green and Climate Capacity Development Week for Asia and the Pacific, held from 25 August to 4 September 2026 in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea.
Organised by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through CIFAL Jeju, the event brought together 43 participants from 25 countries to strengthen capacities and promote international cooperation on climate action and environmental sustainability.
The event featured two key capacity-development programmes focusing on climate change adaptation, transparency under the Paris Agreement, energy storage systems, and climate technology development and deployment.
Through presentations, discussions and knowledge exchange, participants explored issues shaping the global climate agenda, with particular attention to the role of technical expertise, innovative financing and international partnerships in advancing sustainable energy transitions.
ELICO Foundation was represented by Sisty Basil, Director of ELICO Foundation, alongside Dr Gerald Kafuku, Manager of Innovation and Technology at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH).
Their participation provided an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders and exchange perspectives on climate action, renewable energy and sustainable development.
The engagement reflects the importance of continuous learning and international collaboration in strengthening local capabilities to tackle climate change and promote sustainable energy development.
.For ELICO Foundation, engagement in international platforms such as the Green and Climate Capacity Development Week provides an opportunity to to align its renewable energy and community development initiatives with broader global efforts aimed at building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
