Mimetic impulse, climate vulnerability, and degrowth
Our social world is filled with mimetic impulses. Mimesis is in our nature. It is unlikely that we would be able to solve many issues regarding social alienation and relationships without appreciating the power of mimesis. This is both good and bad. Wikipedia offers a broad definition of mimesis: ‘Mimesis is a term used in […]
New report calls for unlocking $170 billion annually to meet Africa’s infrastructure needs
Africa’s infrastructure needs, estimated at $130-170 billion annually, are holding back the continent’s growth. Despite African governments contributing approximately 40% of the current $80 billion annual investment, a significant funding gap remains. This gap is costing Africa a 2% annual reduction in its GDP growth. Adopting innovative financing solutions through domestic resource mobilisation and governance […]
Advancing Senegal’s just energy transition: a vision for a sustainable future
The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is pivotal in ensuring that Senegal’s energy transition is not just about deploying renewable technologies, but about fostering a people-centred sustainable transition that can serve as a model for other African countries. This effort is aligned to our coalition with ReNew2030, aiming to unlock Africa’s renewable energy potential through collaboration, knowledge sharing […]
Shaping the future of sustainable industrialisation: Launch of African-led Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP)
The African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town, are excited to announce the establishment of the Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP). The GIDEP will convene leading strategic African thinkers on greening industrialisation and will also draw more broadly on experts on greening industrialisation in the […]
Helping shape Africa’s climate future: Reflecting on 2024 and preparing for 2025
Saliem Fakir, Executive Director of the African Climate Foundation, reflects on 2024 and notes preparations for 2025. 2024 has been a momentous year for the African Climate Foundation (ACF). We’ve grown significantly, but it’s not just about size – it’s about the impact we’re driving. Our focus remains on achieving tangible outcomes in the real […]
Scaling Insurance for Climate Resilience in Africa: Insights from Kenya, Malawi and South Africa
The African Climate Foundation (ACF), in collaboration with Krutham and in consultation with a range of experts, will this week launch “Scaling Insurance for Climate Resilience in Africa”. The ACF commissioned this series of country-focused reports to: (i) better understand the role the insurance sector could play in adaptation and resilience in Africa, and (ii) […]
Catalysing Renewable Energy Investment in Nigeria
Africa stands on the cusp of an energy revolution, and the African Climate Foundation (ACF) is proud to partner with Renew2030, a coalition dedicated to driving this transformation. Renew2030’s mission is to scale global wind and solar capacity to stay on track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C, while also enhancing energy security, creating new […]
New Initiative to Accelerate African-Led Energy Transition Launched during COP29
As Energy Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) announced the launch of the African Energy Futures Initiative (AEFI), a new funding platform focused on African-led and African-designed energy transition solutions. Seeded with a $US2.1 million grant from The Rockefeller Foundation, AEFI […]
Strengthening Urban Climate Adaptation and Finance in Senegal: The ACF Partners with Princeton University
The African Climate Foundation (ACF) has partnered with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) to tackle some of the most pressing climate-related challenges facing Dakar and other cities in Senegal. This collaboration focuses on urban climate adaptation and finance, two critical areas impacted by climate change. The joint effort aims to produce […]
The ACF Strengthens China-Africa Relations and Green Industrialisation at the BRICS Forum
The African Climate Foundation (ACF) proudly participated in the BRICS Forum on Partnership on New Industrial Revolution 2024, held in Xiamen, China. The event marked a crucial step in the ACF’s mission to foster sustainable, climate-resilient development across Africa. The invitation to the Forum underscores the ACF’s role in advancing China-Africa relations and highlights the […]
