Community
The specialists carrying Africa's position
Researchers, negotiators, operators and advocates across the continent, organised into four cohorts working the same file.
Four expert cohorts
Academic
Researchers and universities producing Africa-specific evidence.
40+ members
Policy
Administrators and negotiators turning that evidence into positions.
30+ members
Industry
Operators, port authorities and clean technology providers.
20+ members
Civil society
Coastal and fishing communities the transition reaches first.
15+ members
Membership
What members get
- Pre-session briefingsTechnical briefs and negotiating context before every major IMO, AU and UNFCCC meeting.
- Delegation supportDirect research and drafting support for African delegations in the room.
- Working groupsA seat in the six active working groups across evidence, diplomacy and port readiness.
- Cohort networkPeers across academia, policy, industry and civil society working on the same file.
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Specialists, policymakers, researchers and industry practitioners, collaborating across PATNA’s four expert cohorts.