The Professional African Technical Network Advisory (PATNA) Initiative
The Professional African Technical Network Advisory (PATNA) Initiative is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting African-centered climate action and energy transition pathways grounded in evidence, collaboration, and institutional understanding.
PATNA emerged from the recognition that African perspectives were often under-represented in global maritime and climate processes, despite the continent bearing significant economic and social implications of these decisions.
What began as a small group of African experts engaging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has grown into a pan-African network bridging disciplines, languages, and regions—ensuring that African realities inform global climate and energy outcomes.
