Welcome to Images Initiative

We aim to catalyze and help create transformational partnerships to encourage actions that reflect an integrated approach to the three pillars of Sustainable Development

Pioneering excellence, shaping tomorrow

To provide policymakers, civil society, development agencies, and researchers with a comprehensive set of innovative approaches and tested good practices around unlocking women and men’s great potential in the achievement of the SDGs and Africa Agenda 2063.

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Enriching lives through SDGs

To advance the course of the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063 through research, advocacy, field trips, conferences, seminars, policy roundtables, workshops, symposia, summits, exhibitions, and communications through policy briefs, communiqués, quarterly newsletters, and social media platforms.

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Action-driven approach for progress

We are an inclusive, voluntary, and action-oriented multi-stakeholder platform on the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063. We do this by fostering knowledge sharing and partnership building while also providing a space for dialogue and debate.

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IMAGES Initiative Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 3

Welcome to the Quarterly IMAGES Initiative Newsletter! Welcome to another edition of the IMAGES Initiative Newsletter! We are excited to bring you the latest updates on our programmes, events, and stakeholder engagements between July to September 2024. What’s Inside? AGMCP Activities Webinar Series Publications Partnership Events Book Presentation etc. To read the full newsletter and

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Circularity Africa Conference 2025

The 6th edition of the Circularity Africa Conference is organized to monitor the progress of critical global and regional initiatives. Specifically, it aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030, with a particular focus on Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Additionally, it contributes to the realization of the Africa Agenda 2063 and supports the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme. Theme: Wasting, Wanting,

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Africa Graduate Mentorship and Coaching Programme 2025

INTRODUCTION The Africa Graduate Mentorship and Coaching Programme (AGMCP) is a mentor-mentee network facilitated by the Interconnections for Making Africa Great Empowered and Sustainable (IMAGES) Initiative. The AGMCP Fellowship is designed for mentoring and coaching graduate-level students (Master and Ph.D.) between 20 and 30 years of age, and post-doctoral candidates who are less than 40

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IMAGES Initiative Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1

Welcome to the First Edition of the IMAGES Initiative Newsletter! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our inaugural edition of the IMAGES Initiative Newsletter, covering exciting updates from January to March 2024. This issue includes highlights from our recent programs, events, and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable development across Africa. What’s Inside?

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2024 Circularity Week Report and Communique

Discover the key insights and outcomes from the 2024 Circularity Week. This comprehensive report and communique highlight the key activities, discussions, and outcomes from the conference, highlighting collaborative efforts and innovative solutions presented during the event. Download the full PDF to explore detailed findings and actionable recommendations. Click here to download the 2024 Circularity Week

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Key highlights from the 2024 Circularity Africa Conference.

The Lead City University in Ibadan, Nigeria, hosted the 5th Annual Circularity Africa Conference from the 6th to the 9th of May, 2024, centering on the pivotal theme: “Achieving Environmentally Sound Management of Chemicals and Wastes in Africa.” The event was capped off with a picnic and a visit to the International Institute of Tropical

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Highlights from Circularity Africa Conference 2023

The Fourth Annual Circularity Africa Conference took place at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan, Nigeria, from May 8th to May 12th, 2023. The conference focused on the critical theme of “Enhancing Sustainable Management of Food Waste in Africa.” Organized by the Interconnection for Making Africa Great Empowered and Sustainable (IMAGES) Initiative, in collaboration with

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IMAGES AWARDS 2024

Do you know any reputable personalities or organizations that have contributed to the advancement of society in circular economy and sustainability? If yes, kindly nominate such a candidate for any of the following awards: Africa’s Green City Champion Award 2024 Africa’s Green School Award 2024 Africa’s Green Business Award 2024 Africa’s Green Ambassador Award 2024

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Africa Graduate Mentorship and Coaching Programme 2024

The Africa Graduate Mentorship and Coaching Programme (AGMCP) is a mentor-mentee network facilitated by the Interconnections for Making Africa Great Empowered and Sustainable (IMAGES) Initiative. The AGMCP Fellowship is designed for mentoring and coaching graduate-level students (Master and Ph.D.) between 20 and 30 years of age, and post-doctoral candidates who are less than 40 years

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Circularity Africa Conference 2024

The annual Circularity Africa Conference is organised to keep track of the progress of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (particularly, Goal 12) and the Africa Agenda 2063. The 5th edition of the conference will focus on issues that will engender environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes in Africa. Theme: Achieving environmentally sound

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