Renowned Bishop Maponga speaks at Botswana’s ESG conference

MN Capital Group has announced that Bishop Joshua Maponga III will be one of the distinguished speakers at the 2nd Annual Botswana ESG and Sustainable Finance Forum 2024. The event will be held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), Gaborone, on the 19th and 20th of June 2024.

According to a statement, Bishop Maponga will delve into the interconnectedness of land, water, and air stewardship in achieving sustainable development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “His talk will explore strategies, innovations, and collaborative approaches for ensuring environmental sustainability and responsible resource management,” said a statement. Africa's sustainable finance journey faces challenges in scalability. Despite progress in green, social, and sustainable bonds issuance, obstacles like data availability, skills gaps, and market fragmentation hinder sustained growth.

The event targets bankers, policymakers, C-level executives, institutional investors, financial institutions, and asset managers looking to align investment solutions with sustainability, driving Africa's transition to a low-carbon, inclusive, and resilient economy.