On the fringes of the Africa Climate Summit, the SSA RDC will conduct a workshop for Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals. This workshop will focus on capacity building in advocacy, professional networking, and promoting IFLA membership. IFLA is excited to support this collaboration with the University of South Africa (Unisa), Addis Ababa University, and the IFLA Africa Office, featuring discussions on how libraries can contribute to building climate-resilient communities.

Workshop Details:

  • Title: From Insights to Action: Advancing Professional Networking for Advocacy and a Sustainable LIS Service in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Date: September 10, 2025
  • Venue: Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

The upcoming events at Africa Climate Summit and the LIS workshop are poised to create impactful dialogues and foster professional growth in the region. The committee will share updates throughout all the events. It is also hoped that there will be more impactful initiatives that will be born from these events.