The NumberNG.com, a data-driven and analytical online news and media organisation, has announced the hosting of its inaugural sustainability discussion, The Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF) 2026. The forum will 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, scheduled for October 20, 2026, at Oriental Hotels, Lagos, will be held under the theme, “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 event will focus on some of the critical issues shaping Africa’s economic and environmental future, including sustainable manufacturing, climate action, responsible consumption, circular economy, green finance, digital sustainability, inclusive value chains, women’s participation and youth empowerment.
Speaking with the media weekend, Elvis Eromosele, Lead Coordinator of the Africa Sustainability Forum, 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.
The organisers have created several leveraging opportunities through which businesses and institutions can participate according to their strategic interests. These include categorised partnerships, alongside dedicated sponsorship opportunities for climate action, digital sustainability, green finance, circular economy, women in sustainability, and sustainability leadership.
Eromosele said the organisers were particularly interested in partnerships that could strengthen conversations around sustainable manufacturing, responsible consumption, circularity, local value chains, youth empowerment, and community development.
“Sustainable development cannot be achieved by one sector alone. It requires collaboration and shared responsibility. The Africa Sustainability Forum provides an opportunity for stakeholders to connect their ambitions with practical solutions that can contribute to a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Africa,” Eromosele said.
The Africa Sustainability Forum 2026 is hosted by TheNumbersNG.com and is expected to culminate in stronger stakeholder commitments and actionable ideas for advancing sustainable development across Africa.
