Conference Invite for Collaborative Gathering between German and Sub-Saharan African City Governments, Scheduled from September 8-11, 2025, in Gießen
The city of Gießen, Germany, will play host to a significant event from September 8 to 11, 2025. The Partnership Conference between municipalities from Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa is being organized by Engagement Global's Servicestelle Kommunen in der Einen Welt (SKEW), on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
This conference will take place at the Justus-Liebig-University, Ludwigstraße 23, 35390 Giessen. Over 180 representatives from German and African municipalities are expected to attend, making it a vibrant gathering of minds dedicated to global sustainability.
For press inquiries, journalists can reach out to the following contacts:
- City of Gießen: [email protected]
- District of Gießen: [email protected]
- Engagement Global: [email protected]
The conference serves as a platform for exchanging successful approaches, challenges, and future prospects in global sustainability. Topics such as climate adaptation, social inclusion, and renewable energies will be at the forefront of discussions.
The conference website (https://skew.engagement-global.de/konferenz-zu-kommunalen-partnerschaften-mit-afrika.html) provides more information on content and program. Journalists are invited to the opening ceremony, which will be officially opened on September 9, 2025, at 10 am by Frank-Tilo Becher, Mayor of the city of Gießen, and other dignitaries.
Interviews with speakers or representatives from the participating municipalities can be arranged, and press accreditation will take place on site during the conference. For up-to-date photos and background information during the conference, you can access the press kit here.
The conference is a meeting of municipalities with hosting partnerships. The city of Gießen is partnered with Swakopmund in Namibia, and the district of Gießen is partnered with Mubende in Uganda. This event promises to be a fruitful exchange of ideas and a stepping stone towards a more sustainable future for all.
