LC3 Day, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This LC3 information day offers a platform to align Ethiopia’s urban development with its climate ambitions through sustainable, low-carbon materials. It aims to spark collaboration and chart practical steps for the adoption of LC3 technology in the region.
Hosted by the LC3 initiative, under Professor Karen Scrivener and her research team, this event will gather Ethiopia’s key stakeholders – government officials, academics, and cement producers – to explore the potential of LC3, an innovative supplementary cementitious material (SCM) enabling low-carbon, high-performance construction.
Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-urbanizing nations, faces rising demand for housing and infrastructure alongside a strong climate commitment. Under its Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy and updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the government targets a 64% emission reduction by 2030 compared to a business-as-usual scenario. The cement sector is recognized as a key decarbonization lever, where replacing clinker with SCMs like LC3 could save millions of tonnes of CO₂.
Highlights
- Keynotes by Prof. Scrivener and the LC3 team on LC3’s performance, applications, economic feasibility and standards.
- Local perspectives from policymakers and industry leaders on infrastructure needs, material policy, and LC3 implementation pathways.
- Dialogue on integrating LC3 within Ethiopia’s construction sector and advancing green-growth goals.
