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Shoko Festival

Rooted. Reimagined. Regenerated.

25 September 2026
The Green, Harare Gardens, ZW

The Challenge

African cities face rising temperatures, waste crises, food insecurity, and unequal access to green infrastructure — yet they hold the solutions.

  • 600M people in Africa lack energy access
  • Rising urban temperatures are threatening the livelihoods of African youth
  • 70% of African youth live in urban areas

What Is Green Cities Expo?

A participatory and youth-driven platform advancing practical, community-led solutions for more just and greener cities in Africa.

  • Expo & Exhibition — Green enterprises, circular economy, renewable energy & urban agriculture
  • Community Dialogue — Panels, youth-led dialogues & community storytelling spaces
  • Creative & Cultural — Spoken word, music, art installations & climate satire
  • Live Demonstrations — Urban gardening, waste sorting & renewable energy applications
The Expo Poetry Slam