The EMERGE project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON programme with Project Number: 101118278

Project Overview

  • Aim

    EMERGE project seeks to provide African policy makers, academics, investors, and citizens with the tools and knowledge required to increase the production of clean energy and the sustainable use of resources while bridging cultural and socioeconomic divides.

  • Funding

    This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Innovation and Research under grant agreement ID 101118278.

  • Budget

    €2.5 million

  • Duration

    Dec 23 – Nov 26

  • Pilots

    The North Western Africa (Morocco), Niger river region (Mali/Nigeria), and East Africa (Mozambique) are three African ecosystems where EMERGE develops knowledge communities through a participatory approach.

  • N of Partners

    11 Partners from EU and AU

  • ESEIA’s Role

    Dissemination, Exploitation, and Impact Creation, Policy and Market Frameworks

  • Coordinator

    Project Coordinator: Mario Mihetec, UNIZAG FSB, HR
    ESEIA Project Manager: Zina Mejbri, AT

Project Description

The EMERGE project seeks to provide African policy makers, academics, investors, and citizens with the tools and knowledge required to increase the production of clean energy and the sustainable use of resources while bridging cultural and socioeconomic divides.

In order to simulate scenarios that optimize the use of current resources while taking into account social, climatic, economic, and technical constraints, EMERGE will co-design and test a Toolbox by integrating and building upon existing tools, methodologies, and approaches.

Additionally, a Knowledge Base with a collection of initiatives, materials, and knowledge-exchange activities will be created. The North Western Africa (Morocco), Niger river region (Mali/Nigeria), and east Africa (Mozambique) are three African ecosystems where EMERGE will develop knowledge communities through a participatory approach.

To learn more visit EMERGE website

More Information

EMERGE Project Video Presentation

Achievements in 2025

  • Three AU-EU Exchanges in Paris (FR), Zaragoza (SP), and Zagreb (HR)
  • One AU-AU study visit in Abuja (NG)
  • 2nd co-design workshop, in Praia (CV)
  • In 2025, the EMERGE project held its 2nd physical General Assembly meeting, in Praia (CV)