As part of the Readiness-Libya II initiative, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) organized a consultation workshop on February 3-4, 2025, in Sabha, Libya. The event marked a significant step in strengthening Libya’s climate finance framework, by enhancing the private sector’s role in driving climate action and discussing a strategic project concept note. This initiative aligns with national priorities on renewable energy and broader climate objectives, reflecting the country’s commitment to sustainable development.
Building on previous consultations held in Tripoli and Benghazi, the Sabha workshop highlighted OSS’s dedication to fostering decentralization and empowering local governance. By engaging local stakeholders, OSS is promoting a unified, nationwide approach for mobilizing climate finance, ensuring inclusive participation of diverse regions across Libya to contribute and benefit from sustainable economic growth and climate resilience.
Over the two-days, the workshop brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the National Designated Authority (NDA), private sector leaders, and technical experts, engaged in in-depth discussions on the proposed project. The exchanges focused on defining project objectives, assessing technical feasibility, and exploring innovative financial mechanisms such as public-private partnerships (PPPs), and opportunities offered by the GCF. Participants also examined strategies to scale-up private sector engagement while addressing risk mitigation measures tailored to Libya’s specific socio-political and economic context.
A major outcome of the workshop was the validation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy and the development of a clear implementation roadmap. Through a collaborative dialogue, participants outlined roles, identified potential partnerships, and laid the groundwork for strengthening private sector involvement in climate finance initiatives.
Looking ahead, OSS will continue to work closely with the NDA and private sector stakeholders, to refine the project concept note, ensuring its alignment with GCF requirements and its viability as a bankable initiative. This ongoing partnership underscores OSS’s commitment to reinforcing Libya’s positioning in the international climate finance landscape and strengthens its capacity to attract sustainable investments.
This workshop exemplifies OSS’s role as a driving force for transformative climate action, bridging public and private sector collaboration to achieve shared sustainability goals. By empowering local stakeholders and promoting innovative financing mechanisms, OSS reaffirms its position as the Trusted Partner for African countries in Climate Finance, committed to accelerating climate resilience and sustainable development across the continent.