Flagship policy forum returns to spotlight Africa’s clean transport leadership
Nairobi, Kenya — 5 May 2025 Africa E-Mobility Week 2025 (#AEW2025) is proud to announce
the hosting of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Africa E-Mobility
Regional Forum as a central component of AEW2025, taking place from 16 –18 September
2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
As the continent accelerates toward sustainable and inclusive transport, the Forum will serve
as AEW2025’s policy anchor—bringing together African governments, development partners,
and private sector stakeholders to advance ambitious e-mobility goals across Africa.
“UNEP is proud to host the Africa E-Mobility Forum at AEW2025 as a space where public and
private actors can come together to accelerate meaningful progress,” said Annika Berlin,
Programme Management Officer, UNEP Sustainable Mobility Unit.
“Sustainable transport isn’t just a climate solution—it’s a lifeline for Africa’s cities,
communities, and future generations.”
Now in its third edition, the Africa E-Mobility Forum builds on UNEP’s growing leadership in the
sector, following successful convenings in:
2023 (Inaugural Forum)
2024 (2nd Edition)
“We could not be more excited to host UNEP and the Africa E-Mobility Forum at AEW2025,”
said Lisa Amenya, Chief Convenor of AEW2025.
“This collaboration speaks to the urgent need for shared leadership in designing Africa’s
transport future—grounded in equity, innovation, and climate action.”
AEW2025, convened by the Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA) in partnership with the
Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics & UNEP, will feature over 500 in-person
participants, 1,500+ digital attendees, and a dynamic three-day programme including:
Hosted annually by the UNEP Sustainable Mobility Unit, the Africa E-Mobility Forum is a convening
space for African governments, development partners, and private sector actors to engage on policy
and implementation pathways for e-mobility. The Forum is part of UNEP’s broader work supporting
sustainable, low-carbon transport systems globally.
Inaugural Forum (2023)
2nd Edition (2024)
The Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA) is a pan-African platform advancing inclusive, sustainable, and
locally driven electric mobility solutions across the continent. Through convenings, policy engagement,
and ecosystem strengthening, AfEMA connects governments, startups, investors, and civil society to
catalyse Africa’s e-mobility future.
Learn more: www.africaema.org
Africa E-Mobility Week (AEW2025) is the continent’s leading platform for accelerating zeroemission, inclusive, and climate-resilient transport. The event convenes policymakers,
innovators, investors, and thought leaders to co-create pathways toward sustainable urban
mobility solutions. AEW2025 is organised by the Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA) in
collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport and Logistics.
Learn more: www.africaema.org
Annika Berlin
Programme Management Officer, UNEP Sustainable Mobility Unit
annika.berlin@un.org
Lisa Amenya
Chief Convenor, Africa E-Mobility Week 2025
lisa.amenya@africaema.org
+254 722 836 569
