Get Guardian on GoogleThe Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF) 2026 is set to bring together policymakers, business leaders, regulators, investors, development partners and sustainability professionals to explore practical solutions for advancing sustainable development across the continent.
The forum to be hosted by TheNumbersNG.com and scheduled for October 20, 2026, at Oriental Hotels, Lagos, is themed: “Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth and Shared Prosperity.”
According to the organisers, the forum is designed to move sustainability conversations beyond commitments and declarations towards practical action, partnerships and measurable impact.
The Lead Coordinator of the Africa Sustainability Forum, Elvis Eromosele, said the event would focus on some of the critical issues shaping Africa’s economic and environmental future.
He said the forum was conceived as a platform for stakeholders to examine how Africa can pursue economic growth while addressing environmental challenges and ensuring that the benefits of development are broadly shared.
According to Eromosele, “The Africa Sustainability Forum is designed not simply as a conference, but as a platform for ideas, partnerships and action”
Africa needs to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable impact, and that requires businesses, governments, investors and development partners to work together.”
He added that the forum would provide an opportunity for organisations to showcase sustainability initiatives, exchange knowledge and build partnerships capable of delivering long-term impact.
“We want to create a space where businesses, policymakers, investors and development organisations can identify practical solutions, forge partnerships and move from talking about sustainability to implementing it,” he said.
Eromosele noted that Africa’s sustainability transition would require greater private-sector participation, particularly in areas such as responsible production, renewable energy, waste reduction, circularity, local sourcing and community development.
The forum will feature executive leadership sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions and stakeholder networking. It will also provide opportunities for participating organisations to demonstrate sustainability projects and engage directly with policymakers, investors, corporate executives and development partners.
