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# The African Climate Foundation

Pushing the Frontier of Climate, Development and Economic Transformation in Africa.

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## Pages

- [Home](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/) - Discover how the African Climate Foundation supports African-led climate solutions through partnerships, systems thinking, and narrative change.
- [About us](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/about-us/) - Africa's transition must be shaped from within. The African Climate Foundation supports governments, coalitions, and communities through strategic grantmaking.
- [Careers](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/careers/) - Explore career and consulting opportunities at the African Climate Foundation. We seek talented professionals committed to African-led climate action.
- [Green industrialisation](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/green-industrialisation/) - Explore how the African Climate Foundation advances green industrialisation in Africa, building low-carbon economies that retain value and generate work.
- [Adaptation & Resilience](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/adaptation-resilience/) - Discover how the African Climate Foundation builds resilience across Africa's ecosystems, connecting community knowledge to policy and finance.
- [Programmes](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/) - Explore African Climate Foundation's programmes, which span energy access, adaptation, green industrialisation, sustainable finance, and more.
- [Meet our Team](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/meet-our-team/) - The African Climate Foundation is led, governed and staffed by Africans with deep ties to local contexts across 35 countries. Meet our board and team.
- [Privacy Policy](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/privacy-policy/) - Read the African Climate Foundation's privacy policy, covering how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in line with POPIA.
- [Contact Us](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/contact-us/) - Get in touch with the African Climate Foundation in Cape Town or connect with us on general enquiries, media and partnership opportunities.
- [Blogs](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blogs/) - Read commentary and analysis from the African Climate Foundation on climate action, energy transitions, finance, and Africa's role in global governance.
- [Reports](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/reports/) - Access research reports from the African Climate Foundation on climate action, energy transitions, adaptation, green industrialisation, and more.
- [Resource Hub](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/resource-hub/) - Explore the African Climate Foundation's Resource hub, featuring research reports, insights, and analysis on African climate action and development.
- [International partnerships](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/international-partnerships/) - Explore how the African Climate Foundation strengthens African agency in global climate, finance, and trade governance, shaping it from within.
- [Expanding reliable, affordable and clean energy access](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/energy-access-and-transitions/) - Explore how the African Climate Foundation works to expand clean, affordable energy access across Africa while unlocking its renewable resources.
- [Sustainable finance](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/programmes/sustainable-finance/) - The African Climate Foundation's sustainable finance programme works to unlock and scale financing for climate action and development across Africa.

## Blogs

- [Funding Social Justice in South Africa's Energy Transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/funding-social-justice-in-south-africas-energy-transition/) - South Africa’s energy transition involves the decommissioning of its highly polluting, centralised energy system (what we are transitioning out of), and the creation of a new green economy powered by renewable energy (what we are transitioning into). This transition has implications for patterns of ownership and employment. Who gains, and who loses, is a social
- [Deal with investment blockages to secure trillions needed for SA’s just transition – Intellidex report](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/deal-with-investment-blockages-to-secure-trillions-needed-for-sas-just-transition-intellidex-report/) - South Africa requires between R4 trillion and R8.5 trillion for its just energy transition (JET), a report written by market researchers Intellidex found. But there are several blockages in the existing capital market landscape that curtail the key role that the private sector will need to play in providing the scale of finance needed. The
- [Senegal secures $2.7bn JETP funding](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/senegal-secures-2-7bn-jetp-funding/) - Senegal and the International Partners Group (IPG), comprising France, Germany, the EU, the UK and Canada, have announced a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) – a deal that secures $2.7bn for Senegal’s efforts to achieve its transition to a low-carbon economy. Launched on 22 June at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in
- [EU's CBAM: Africa Could Lose up to $25b Per Annum as a Direct Result](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/eus-cbam-africa-could-lose-up-to-25b-per-annum-as-a-direct-result/) - The first comprehensive study focusing on the implications of the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Africa has been released by the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The report raises concerns about the economic ramifications of the
- [The ACF at Three: Looking Back, Looking Forward](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-acf-at-three-looking-back-looking-forward/) - On the third anniversary of the African Climate Foundation (ACF), Executive Director Saliem Fakir reflects on the ACF’s achievements and looks forward to successes to come. The African Climate Foundation was established in 2020 to address the continent’s climate and development challenges in tandem. Today, the ACF is the first African-led foundation working to integrate climate
- [ReNew2030: An Audacious Project Accelerating Renewable Energy for a Climate-Secure Future ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/renew2030-an-audacious-project-accelerating-renewable-energy-for-a-climate-secure-future/) - The African Climate Foundation is excited to introduce ReNew2030, a coalition of experts, civil society and philanthropic organisations that will receive funding through The Audacious Project to accelerate the global transition to wind and solar power over the next five years. Housed at TED, The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding initiative that catalyses social
- [Climate Change: What the Latest IPCC Report Means for Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-change-what-the-latest-ipcc-report-means-for-africa/) - The scientific body which advises the UN on climate change – the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – has released the final chapter of its most comprehensive review of the climate crisis. We explore what it means for Africa. The report is a summary of six IPCC reports published over the past five years.
- [AMI 2023: A Champion of Africa’s Just Energy Transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/ami-2023-a-champion-of-africas-just-energy-transition/) - Cape Town: The African Climate Foundation (ACF) participated in a just energy transition focused Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI), which takes place the first week of February 2023 on the sidelines of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba. The 2023 AMI, through meaningful and engaging dialogue, will focus on better understanding the opportunities and challenges
- [Evolution of South Africa's JETP - What the Country Needs to Deliver its Vision](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/evolution-of-south-africas-jetp-what-the-country-needs-to-deliver-its-vision/) - Saliem Fakir, Executive Director at the African Climate Foundation, reflects on the evolution of the Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa and what the country needs to deliver its vision. South Africa is one of the world’s most coal dependent countries. Beyond the climate imperative, what makes the transition to cleaner energy sources so
- [#PowerTracker: Tracking Renewable Power in Mpumalanga](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/powertracker-tracking-renewable-power-in-mpumalanga/) - Oxpeckers have launched its Mpumalanga #PowerTracker project, which focuses on tracking financial flows in renewable power generation and the planned decommissioning of various coal plants across the province. The project aims to upskill investigative environmental journalists and encourage them to take advantage of data when reporting on the ongoing climate crisis. The Oxpeckers Center for
- [New Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative to Unleash 1.2 Terawatts of RE, Create 14 Million Jobs and Increase GDP by over 6% by 2050](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/new-africa-renewable-energy-manufacturing-initiative-to-unleash-1-2-terawatts-of-renewable-energy-create-14-million-jobs-and-increase-gdp-by-over-6-by-2050/) - On 17 January 2023 during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the African Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation and the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) launched the Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative (AREMI) to drive investment and mobilise action in African countries to scale up renewable energy manufacturing capabilities. With a
- [Climate Action in 2022: One Step Forward, Two Steps to the Side](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-action-in-2022-one-step-forward-two-steps-to-the-side/) - Climate change action in 2022 progressed in leaps and bounds yet managed to stay stagnant on many fronts. Despite lengthy negotiations at COP27 in Egypt, there is still no clear plan on how countries will phase out fossil fuels and decarbonise their economies. A net zero, fossil-free world by 2050 remains an aloof faraway goal.
- [Shaping the Continent’s Energy Future while Navigating the New Scramble for Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/shaping-the-continents-energy-future-while-navigating-the-new-scramble-for-africa/) - Africa is increasingly becoming a geopolitical and geo-economic playground for powerful countries and blocks as they look to African resources to secure both their short and long-term energy security needs. This has been particularly evident in the past year, following the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent dash for African gas by European
- [What comes after COP27?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/what-comes-after-cop27/) - The recently concluded climate talks in Egypt took place against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, but could still deliver a significant deal of loss and damage. Yet, most parties at the talks agree that COP28 in the UAE will have to do better if the world is to avert a global climate crisis. Despite the disappointment
- [‘Loss and damage’ fund greatest leap at COP27 ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/loss-and-damage-fund-greatest-leap-at-cop27/) - Developed countries’ decision to agree to a ‘loss and damage’ fund for vulnerable nations has been hailed as a major success for COP27. But there was also disappointment that a more comprehensive climate deal was put on the back burner. Parties reached an agreement early Sunday 20 November 2022 as the negotiations ran into overtime.
- [Critical to keep 1.5°C target alive in negotiations, COP27 hears](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/critical-to-keep-1-5c-target-alive-in-negotiations-cop27-hears/) - Anxiety is mounting about a watered-down text at COP27 that would revert to setting a 2°C rise instead of 1.5°C as a target for climate change. But delegates remain optimistic that there’s enough support for the 1.5°C target to keep it alive beyond this year’s climate talks. Delegates from the NGO space called on negotiators
- [COP27: Renewable energy rollout – Africa should not be given pennies for dollars](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop27-renewable-energy-rollout-africa-should-not-be-given-pennies-for-dollars/) - A renewable energy rollout in Africa should spark industry within the continent, a high-level dialogue titled Enabling the Scaling Up of Renewable Energy in Africa heard at COP27. Proper development that comes with renewable energy will give African’s the future they deserve. The African Climate Foundation (ACF) co-hosted the dialogue with Bloomberg Philanthropies, ClimateWorks Foundation,
- [COP27: Senegal chases ambitious climate action, as it still looks to grow economy ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop27-senegal-chases-ambitious-climate-action-as-it-still-looks-to-grow-economy/) - Senegal is on the cusp of huge climate decisions; the country has submitted one of the most ambitious climate plans as it battles the ramifications of climate change and eyes huge growth in its renewable sector. The African Climate Foundation views Senegal as one of its pivot countries and has partnered with several organisations at
- [Philanthropies commit $500 million for an equitable energy transition  ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/philanthropies-commit-500-million-for-an-equitable-energy-transition/) - A coalition of climate philanthropies this week announced an investment of $500 million over the next three years, to accelerate a just and equitable energy transition in low and middle-income countries; this while boosting sustainable development and creating new economic opportunities. Bloomberg Philanthropies and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) were included in the list of
- [Money talks at COP27 ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/money-talks-at-cop27/) - Money took a leading role at COP27 on the third day, after the appeals of leaders at the opening of the climate talks in Egypt. It was official Finance Day on 9 November and delegates debated the types of finance needed for the climate crisis, how to access it, and who should be providing it.
- [South Africa's ground-breaking climate deal must finance social justice](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/south-africas-ground-breaking-climate-deal-must-finance-social-justice/) - A just transition must unlock new economic activities in coal boom areas, such as Mpumalanga, to ensure South Africans are not displaced or financially burdened as the country made its green transition – a COP27 side event highlighted. Financing the Just Transition in South Africa, unpacked South Africa’s novel Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and
- [Loss and damage not charity but justice, COP27 Hears ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/loss-and-damage-not-charity-but-justice-cop27-hears/) - The issue of loss and damage was once again topical as the week kicked off at COP27. Prominent climate delegates including a host of prime ministers and presidents spoke on whether rich countries should fund climate reparations in vulnerable countries. Several references were also made to the war in Ukraine and its impact on the
- [African Climate Foundation signs MoU with EBRD to advance climate adaptation and heat resilience in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/african-climate-foundation-signs-mou-with-ebrd-to-advance-climate-adaptation-and-heat-resilience-in-africa/) - Extreme heat is no longer a future climate risk; it is already affecting economies, livelihoods, and communities across Africa. Building resilience will require more than ambition; it will require investment, innovation, and strong partnerships. As such, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
- [The African Climate Foundation’s Chairman of the Board appointed Special Envoy for Africa by the COP30 Presidency](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-african-climate-foundations-chairman-of-the-board-appointed-special-envoy-for-africa-by-the-cop30-presidency/) - The COP30 Presidency this month announced the names of the 30 special envoys who will engage and listen to priority sectors and regions to ensure the conference's success, which will be held from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Pará. "The envoys will act as sounding boards for sectors and regions, facilitating the flow of
- [A new chapter for Africa’s energy transition: Launching the REEF](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/a-new-chapter-for-africas-energy-transition-the-launch-of-the-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-fund-reef/) - The launch of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF) marked a significant moment in Senegal’s pursuit of a just and inclusive energy transition. The event, held during the Forum Invest in Diamniadio, brought together senior government officials, development partners, and private investors to unveil what is poised to become the flagship vehicle of
- [Strengthening international partnerships through South-South cooperation on climate](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/strengthening-international-partnerships-climate-cooperation/) - In October 2025, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) deepened its engagement on South-South cooperation through a series of high-level dialogues and conferences held in Beijing, Shanghai, Jiaxing, and Suzhou. Executive Director Saliem Fakir, accompanied by our Special Advisor for International Partnerships, joined ministers of State, UN senior representatives, policymakers, financiers, business and scholars to advance
- [Advancing Africa’s voice at Africa climate summit 2025](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/africa-climate-week-and-summit-2025-advancing-africas-voice-on-the-global-stage/) - The Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) 2025 were pivotal moments for the continent, providing platforms for African countries to align around shared priorities, articulate a continental consensus, and issue a collective statement of intent on climate and development pathways. For the African Climate Foundation (ACF), these events offered a strategic opportunity
- [Strengthening adaptation and resilience through Country Platforms at COP30](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/strengthening-adaptation-and-resilience-through-country-platforms-at-cop30/) - At COP30, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Government of Malawi (GoM) showcased their collaboration to strengthen Malawi’s adaptation and resilience agenda through the country-led Adaptation and Resilience Investment Platform (ARIP). The platform is grounded in a renewed MoU between the two parties, which commits both institutions to building the systems, coordination mechanisms, and investment
- [Unlocking Africa’s green growth: Policy and investment pathways to 2035](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/unlocking-africas-green-growth-policy-and-investment-pathways-to-2035/) - The African Climate Foundation convened a special event at COP30 in Brazil on how renewables can accelerate Africa’s green industrialisation by localising value chains and enabling inclusive growth. The event was led by our Deputy Head of Programmes, Zira Quaghe. In his keynote address, Adnan Amin, Special Envoy for the Middle East and a member
- [Unlocking finance for ambitious NDC 3.0 implementation](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/unlocking-finance-for-ambitious-ndc-3-0-implementation/) - In step with the Finance Thematic Day at COP30, we brought global experts together at the Regional Climate Foundation Pavilion. Led by Kevin Gao, the session convened experts from climate finance institutions to explore how the Global South can unlock finance for ambitious NDC 3.0 implementation. Speakers highlighted that shrinking public budgets and increasing climate
- [What it actually takes: Lessons from Africa's energy transition at London Climate Action Week](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/what-it-actually-takes-lessons-from-africas-energy-transition-at-london-climate-action-week/) - Africa's energy transition represents one of the continent's greatest opportunities for economic transformation, industrial development, and climate resilience. Yet turning ambition into implementation remains one of the defining challenges facing governments, investors, and development partners alike. During London Climate Action Week, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) convened its partners from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal and South
- [Africa’s Critical Minerals Landscape: Mining Indaba 23/24](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/africas-critical-minerals-landscape-mining-indaba-23-24/) - In February 2023, the Investing in African Mining Indaba set the stage for a collaborative series of Just Energy Transition (JET) roundtable sessions. Co-hosted by key industry players including Anglo American, the Presidential Climate Commission of South Africa (PCC), the African Climate Foundation, Sasol, the Minerals Council of South Africa (MinCoSA), and later joined by
- [The ACF Signs Landmark MOU Supporting Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Programme](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-acf-signs-landmark-mou-supporting-namibias-green-hydrogen-programme/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) announces strategic partnership with Namibian Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for supporting Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Programme. The ACF announces its support for the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme through a landmark MOU with the Namibian EIF, enabling continued support for the programme to achieve its mandate
- [Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advocating-for-candid-discussion-and-actionable-measures-at-cop28/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) positions COP28 as a pivotal moment for the African continent, emphasising the need for candid discussions and clear, measurable action. The ACF looks forward to a COP that not only propels ambitious mitigation action, but that results in meaningful and equitable progress on all fronts including the Global Stocktake, adaptation,
- [African Climate Foundation Strategy 2026–2030: Shaping the transition from within](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030-shaping-the-transition-from-within/) - As droughts, floods and extreme weather events intensify across Africa, and geopolitical shifts reshape the global energy and development landscape, Africa is entering a defining period that will determine not only its climate future, but its broader development trajectory. We believe that Africa faces an increasingly urgent question: will the continent’s climate transition be shaped
- [New report calls for unlocking $170 billion annually to meet Africa’s infrastructure needs](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/new-report-calls-for-unlocking-170-billion-annually-to-meet-africas-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
- [AFSTC Declaration for COP28](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/afstc-declaration-for-cop28/) - Urgent and decisive action is required to promote African food systems transformation. With this declaration, the African Food Systems Transformation Collective, an African network of expert researchers and civil society representatives, frames key issues and sets out commitments required for COP28 to succeed in promoting African food system transformation.
- [Mimetic impulse, climate vulnerability, and degrowth](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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
- [Shaping the future of sustainable industrialisation:  Launch of African-led Green Industrial Development Expert Panel (GIDEP)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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
- [Advancing Senegal’s just energy transition: a vision for a sustainable future  ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advancing-senegals-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
- [Helping shape Africa's climate future: Reflecting on 2024 and preparing for 2025](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/helping-shape-africas-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](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/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
- [Bringing the Future of Work to Africa’s Green Economy:  The ACF’s Strategic Partnership with Allied Talent Partners](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/bringing-the-future-of-work-to-africas-green-economy-the-acfs-strategic-partnership-with-allied-talent-partners/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a leading climate-focused talent marketplace operating across the African continent. This partnership represents a crucial step towards equipping Africa with the skilled workforce necessary to drive and benefit from the green economy. Africa holds unique potential to lead
- [Implications for African Countries of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in the EU](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/implications-for-african-countries-of-a-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-in-africa/) - The first comprehensive study focusing on the implications of the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Africa has been released by the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The report raises concerns about the economic ramifications of
- [Country Investment Platforms: Concrete outcomes that impact the real economy](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/country-investment-platforms-concrete-outcomes-that-impact-the-real-economy/) - Saliem Fakir - executive director of the African Climate Foundation (ACF) - discusses a positive shift in the ACF's strategy, which focuses on more concrete outcomes that impact the real economy. He notes that the ACF have concentrated much of its work around selected country investment platforms. What has been the recent shift in the
- [Investment Platforms and Ecosystem Building (Part Two)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/investment-platforms-and-ecosystem-building-part-two/) - Investment Platforms and Ecosystem Building (Part Two) Following part one, Saliem Fakir continues to discuss the African Climate Foundation’s (ACF) approach to country investment platforms. He highlights the operational strategies, international engagement, and his vision for the ACF. How is the ACF adapting its operational model to support a broader range of investment platforms? Operationally,
- [Investment Platforms and Ecosystem Building (Part One)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/investment-platforms-and-ecosystem-building-part-one/) - Following an earlier write-up on the shift in the African Climate Foundation’s strategy, Saliem Fakir takes a deeper dive into the Foundation’s country investment platforms approach. He highlights how this approach will hardwire climate pathways to climate investments in new clean technology and deal with climate-associated risks, ultimately securing more tangible and visible outcomes in
- [The ACF Convenes a Steering Committee on Adaptation Investment (SCAI)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/acf-convenes-a-steering-committee-on-adaptation-investment-scai/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) has invited experienced leaders from the private and public sectors, development finance and philanthropy to form a Steering Committee on Adaptation Investment (SCAI). The objective of the committee will be to explore and co-develop innovative financial mechanisms for mobilising, structuring, and disbursing funding for adaptation and resilience portfolios in Africa,
- [Advancing Renewable Energy in Senegal: ACF Supports COPERES Landmark Conference](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advancing-renewable-energy-in-senegal/) - The Workshop on the Study on Financing Solar Solutions for Households, which took place in July 2024, marked a significant milestone in promoting renewable energy in Senegal. Organised by COPERES, with the support of the African Climate Foundation (ACF), saw Senegal country manager, Lamine Cisse deliver the opening remarks for Senegal’s Minister of Petroleum, Energy,
- [Government of Malawi sign MOU with the ACF for investment into climate adaptation](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/4724-2/) - On 5 June 2024, Malawi's Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of the Government of Malawi with the African Climate Foundation. This MOU seeks to deliver technical support to Malawi's Office of the President and Cabinet with regards to climate adaptation and investment as well
- [Energizing Democracy: Senegal's Historic Debate on Climate Change and the Energy Transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/energizing-democracy-senegals-historic-debate-on-energy-transition/) - As Senegal approached its 12th presidential election on 24 March 2024, one issue noticeably absent from political campaigning and public discourse was the candidates’ position on climate change and the nation’s just energy transition. While this was not surprising, given the nature of the events leading up to these elections, it would also have been
- [Navigating Risks for Nature-Based Solutions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/navigating-risks-for-nature-based-solutions/) - In the backdrop of the first ever Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia from 11 – 15 March, the African Climate Foundation organised a pivotal side-event titled ‘Managing Risks in Accelerating Finance for Nature-Based Solutions.’ This event, which brought together a diverse array of stakeholders ranging from NGOs, government bodies, and the private
- [The ACF partners with Trade Union Federations to launch Just Transition Labour Centre](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-acf-partners-with-trade-union-federations-to-launch-just-transition-labour-centre/) - In commemoration of International Workers Day in South Africa, the African Climate Foundation(ACF) is pleased to announce its recent partnership with the country’s main trade union federations: COSATU, FEDUSA, NACTU, and SAFTU – to support the establishment of a groundbreaking initiative: the Just Transition Labour Centre. This significant collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting initiatives
- [Climate change post COP 28](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-change-post-cop-28/)
- [Who Will Pay? Wheels start to turn within the ICJ and Loss and Damage Transitional Committee](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/who-will-pay-wheels-start-to-turn-within-the-icj-and-loss-and-damage-transitional-committee-2/)
- [Unveiling the Complexities of African Food Systems](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/unveiling-the-complexities-of-african-food-systems/) - In a captivating exploration of competition dynamics within African food systems, the recent three-part webinar series, hosted by CCRED and the African Food Systems Transformation Collective, delved into the intricate web of challenges and opportunities facing the continent. From barriers to entry for smallholder producers to the impact of corporate mergers on food prices, the
- [From Climate Risk to Resilience](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/) - Extensive work on adaptation, nationally, regionally and internationally (and across sectors) is being done and the climate and development imperative is well understood and endorsed. However, a chronic funding and implementation deficit persists. Africa needs a better “action” scenario that supports climate and economic resilience. This underscores the need for a more action-oriented approach to
- [Empowering Africa's Renewable Energy Future: Renew2030](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/empowering-africas-renewable-energy-future-renew2030/) - The African Climate Foundation played a pivotal role in supporting the $500 million Renewables Investment Platform for Limitless Energy (RIPLE) initiative poised to revolutionise clean power generation across Nigeria. As a ReNew2030 partner, this initiative falls part of the bold objective to scale solar and wind capacity fivefold by 2030. The Renew2030 Goal Africa stands at the brink
- [Who Will Pay? Wheels start to turn within the ICJ and Loss and Damage Transitional Committee](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/who-will-pay-wheels-start-to-turn-within-the-icj-and-loss-and-damage-transitional-committee/)
- [Wrangling over Climate Finance Language in SDG Summit Declaration](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/wrangling-over-climate-finance-language-in-sdg-summit-declaration/)
- [Picky Eating: Food Systems Get a Small Serving at COP28](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/picky-eating-food-systems-get-a-small-serving-at-cop28/)
- [How might COP28’s outcomes impact the Private Sector in Africa?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/how-might-cop28s-outcomes-impact-the-private-sector-in-africa/)
- [Agriculture at COP28: Outcomes and implications for Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/agriculture-at-cop28-outcomes-and-implications-for-africa/)
- [From Climate Risk to Resilience: Unpacking the Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/from-climate-risk-to-resilience-unpacking-the-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-in-kenya-malawi-mozambique-and-zambia/) - Join us for a virtual launch event for our From Climate Risk to Resilience country report series, covering Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. The reports are a collaboration between the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), with additional support from the CGIAR Initiative on Foresight. This webinar will provide
- [Reforming Competition Regimes in Africa for Sustainable Food Systems](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/reforming-competition-regimes-in-africa-for-sustainable-food-systems/) - Competitive markets are important for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive food system yet they require strong and effective institutions that can enforce rules and ensure a level playing field for all participants. The webinar will provide an overview of competition regimes in Africa in the context of the challenges of concentration in global agri-food industries.
- [Climate conferences and the just transition — a slow, messy and painful process (Part 2)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-conferences-and-the-just-transition-a-slow-messy-and-painful-process-part-2/)
- [What Does the New High Seas Treaty Mean for Climate Change?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/what-does-the-new-high-seas-treaty-mean-for-climate-change/)
- [Climate conferences and the just transition – there’s no such thing as a level playing field (Part One)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-conferences-and-the-just-transition-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-level-playing-field-part-one/)
- [What happened with the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP28?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/what-happened-with-the-global-goal-on-adaptation-at-cop28/)
- [COP28: Looking Back](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop28-looking-back/)
- [“It’s all so, so slow”: Should Africa celebrate or mourn COP28?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/its-all-so-so-slow-should-africa-celebrate-or-mourn-cop28/)
- [COP28’s commitment to transforming farming and food systems is an insult to Africans](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop28s-commitment-to-transforming-farming-and-food-systems-is-an-insult-to-africans/)
- [Proposed UN Tax Convention Sparks Hope for African Climate Finance](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/proposed-un-tax-convention-sparks-hope-for-african-climate-finance/)
- [COP28 Kicks Off With a Loss and Damage Fund and an Agreed Agenda](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop28-kicks-off-with-a-loss-and-damage-fund-and-an-agreed-agenda/)
- [Roadmap to COP28 Positions and Priorities – What Does Africa Want?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/roadmap-to-cop28-positions-and-priorities-what-does-africa-want/)
- [Making the Global Financial System Work for Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/4266-2/)
- [Unleashing Africa's Untapped Potential for Environmental Goods Manufacturing](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/unleashing-africas-untapped-potential-for-environmental-goods-manufacturing/)
- [Expectations from COP 28 – it should be less words more action](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/expectations-from-cop-28-it-should-be-less-words-more-action/)
- [View(s) from Africa: What does Africa need most from COP28?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/4248-2/)
- [COP28 and Trade: Will Anyone Say Anything?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop28-and-trade-will-anyone-say-anything/)
- [COP28: What are the African Positions on the Global Stocktake?](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/cop28-what-are-the-african-positions-on-the-global-stocktake/)
- [Loss and Damage Fund Recommendations Finalised](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/loss-and-damage-fund-recommendations-finalised/)
- [Domestic Resource Mobilization in Mozambique’s Extractive Sector For Climate Financing](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/domestic-resource-mobilization-in-mozambiques-extractive-sector-for-climate-financing/)
- [The African Climate Awareness Report](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-african-climate-awareness-report/)
- [Domestic Resource Mobilization in Tanzania's Extractive Sector for Climate Financing](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/4204-2/)
- [Climate change fund replenishment falls vastly short](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/climate-change-fund-replenishment-falls-vastly-short/)
- [Latest gloal stocktake report replete with bold and developing country centric positions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/4193-2/)
- [South Africa's Climate Change Bill: A Landmark in Climate Action](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/south-africas-climate-change-bill-a-landmark-in-climate-action/) - On 24 October 2023, South Africa's National Assembly passed the Climate Change Bill, the first piece of legislation in the country specifically aimed at mitigating and addressing the effects of climate change. Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy, while addressing the National Assembly, emphasised the importance of this historic moment, saying, "Today, we ensure
- [African Negotiators Push Back on Key Elements of the Global Stocktake Report](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/african-negotiators-push-back-on-key-elements-of-the-global-stocktake-report/)
- [Pledges roll in for SA’s energy transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/pledges-roll-in-for-sas-energy-transition/)
- [#PowerTracker: Renewables are powering up in Mpumalanga](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/powertracker-renewables-are-powering-up-in-mpumalanga/)
- [Global community to support Africa in building on the momentum established at ACS23](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/global-community-to-support-african-countries-in-building-on-the-momentum-established-at-acs23/) - As one of the biggest climate events led by and hosted in countries in the Global South, the African Climate Summit marked an important milestone in forging and communicating to the globe, Africa’s climate change needs, priorities and positions. The outcome of the Summit, the Nairobi Declaration, heralds a uniquely African and detailed shared set
- [Africa's Optimism for COP28](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/africas-optimism-for-cop28/) - With only a few months until the UN’s annual climate summit, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber released his plan of action during a meeting of governments in Brussels, which took place in July 2023. “We must be brutally honest about the gaps that need to be filled, the root causes and how we got to
- [The African Climate Foundation Urges Comprehensive Action at Inaugural African Climate Summit](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/the-african-climate-foundation-urges-comprehensive-action-at-inaugural-african-climate-summit/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) anticipates that Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit will give voice to African priorities, perspectives and solutions, whilst galvanising concerted action and framing to unite Africa’s continental position. To this end, the ACF voices its support to actions in the following areas: The Summit's Imperative: Climate Resilient Transformation Climate
- [Seeking sustainable solutions amidst multiple crises: The ACF establishes African Food Systems Transformation Collective](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/seeking-sustainable-solutions-amidst-multiple-crises-acf-and-dsi-nrf-african-food-systems-transformation-collective/) - On 1 and 8 August 2023, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) was pleased to launch its African Food Systems Transformation Collective and co-hosted two engagements, convened by the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security (Co-EFS). “As a result of climate change, African food systems are going to be decimated,” said Malik Dasoo, Programme Officer
- [New Thinking Around Scaling JET Financing](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/south-africas-energy-transition-funding-social-justice/) - South Africa’s energy transition involves the decommissioning of its highly polluting, centralised energy system (what we are transitioning out of) and the creation of a new green economy powered by renewable energy (what we are transitioning into). This transition has implications for patterns of ownership and employment. Who gains, and who loses, is a social
- [Exploring Chinese Investment in Africa's Critical Minerals Sector](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/3953-2/) - In May 2023, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was in China to discuss overhauling mining contracts signed under his predecessor and wooing Chinese investment. The DRC is a country rich in critical minerals, including cobalt, copper, and lithium, essential for the global economy and various industries such as renewable energy,
- [Reformed Agenda Must Place Climate Change in the Developmental Context of Africa   ](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/reformed-agenda-must-place-climate-change-in-the-developmental-context-of-africa/) - French President, Emmanuel Macron will this week host the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris from 22 June 2023. The two-day Summit seeks to build a new consensus with the Global South against the backdrop of a globally recognised need to urgently reform the global financial architecture. African leaders are calling for

## Board Members

- [Anokhi Parikh](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/anokhi-parikh/) - Anokhi is the Climate Change Lead at Yellowwoods Investments and also works independently outside of this role. She has 15 years of experience cutting across urban planning and infrastructure, environmental sustainability, health, and education, with a demonstrated history of working in academia, non-profits and management consulting. She has worked extensively in India and South Africa
- [Adnan Amin](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/adnan-amin/) - Adnan is currently the Special Envoy for the Middle East under the Brazilian COP30 Presidency, building on a distinguished career in diplomacy, development, and climate leadership. A Kenyan diplomat and development economist, he served as the first Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) from 2011 to 2019, where he was instrumental in advancing
- [Bernadette Moffat](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/bernadette-moffat/) - Bernadette Moffat is the Executive Director of The ELMA Philanthropies Services (Africa), based in Cape Town, South Africa where she oversees the philanthropic work of the ELMA Group of Foundations in southern Africa. Bernadette serves on the Boards of The ELMA Philanthropies Services (US) Inc., The ELMA South Africa Foundation, and is a founding member
- [Prof Carlos Lopes](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/prof-carlos-lopes/) - Carlos, a Guinea-Bissau national, is the Chairperson of the Board. He is a member of the UNs’ Committee for Development Policy. Carlos is currently serving as an Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, and he is a fellow of Chatham House, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, SOAS Development Leadership Program, ODI
- [Dana Lieberman](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/dana-lieberman/) - Dana is an independent consultant. She started her career in New York at Moody’s Investor Services in their Default Risk Research Group. Dana later moved to corporate banking at Société Générale, where she worked in the Loan Work-Out Group dealing with bankruptcies and loan restructurings. Dana gained further experience from the private equity fund, Cerberus
- [Dr Ruwadzano Matsika](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/dr-ruwadzano-matsika/) - Ruwa is Programme Lead for the Quadrature Climate Foundation (QCF). She has 15 years' experience shaping high-impact, multi-million dollar strategies, grant portfolios and partnerships across Africa, and other emerging markets and developing economies. In her current role, Ruwa is delivering global grant investment portfolios on resilience, energy transition minerals, and adaptation and has worked on
- [Faustina Fynn-Nyame](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/michael-hugman/) - Faustina Fynn-Nyame, currently serving as the Executive Director for Africa at CIFF (Children's Investment Fund Foundation), embarked on her journey as a nurse in the UK. Her career trajectory saw her transition from private healthcare management in London to remarkable leadership roles across 25 nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in various organisations. Beyond
- [Drithi Jaglal](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/board_members/drithi-jaglal/) - Drithi, an Associate Member of the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa, brings 13 years of robust experience in the company secretarial field, serving both JSE-listed and non-listed companies. With expertise in the Companies Act and the King IV Report on good governance, she actively supports the Management Team and Board of Directors, ensuring the

## Careers

- [Technical assistance to the JET Funding Platform to promote inclusion, transparency and green enterprise development](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/career/technical-assistance-to-the-jet-funding-platform-to-promote-inclusion-transparency-and-green-enterprise-development/)
- [Diagnostic evaluation on technical assistance available for Municipal Just Energy Transition Implementation in South Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/career/diagnostic-evaluation-on-technical-assistance-available-for-municipal-just-energy-transition-implementation-in-south-africa/)
- [Grants Associate](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/career/grants-associate/)

## Research Articles

- [Mimetic Impulse, Climate Vulnerability, and Degrowth](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/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.
- [Priorities for an Equitable Reform of the Global Financial System](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/priorities-for-an-equitable-reform-of-the-global-financial-system/) - There is a growing consensus worldwide to overhaul the global financial system in light of current realities. This is particularly critical in Africa, where novel liquidity approaches, wider access to affordable public and private funding, and debt relief are vital. These shifts are central to building the continent’s capacity for sustained transformative growth and resilience
- [Trade and Climate Sustainability 2025 Series](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/trade-and-climate-sustainability/) - This inaugural annual collection of Briefs on Trade and Climate Sustainability is inspired by a growing recognition that trade and trade policy have a key role to play in advancing planetary sustainability. The nexus between trade and climate is becoming increasingly established as a specialised area of both analytical investigation and policy discourse. Moreover, in
- [Africa’s Transitions and Future Opportunities 2025–2030](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/africas-transitions-and-future-opportunities-2025-2030-strategic-imperatives-emerging-the-african-climate-foundations-scenario-planning-series/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF), in partnership with ClimateWorks Foundation, convened a series of forward-looking scenario-planning workshops to explore Africa’s potential futures in a rapidly changing global context. Bringing together ACF experts and external thought leaders, the workshops examined how geopolitical, economic and social transitions between 2025 and 2030 could shape Africa’s path to sustainable
- [Appraising Country Platforms](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/appraising-country-platforms-aligning-climate-finance-with-development-in-developing-and-emerging-economies/) - This paper draws on five years of real-life experiments with the concept of country platforms in different jurisdictions on the African continent. It aims to capture lessons from these experiments and engagements with a variety of practitioners, state officials, academics, civil society leaders and others on the theory and practice of country platforms in the
- [Bridging Ambition and Investment](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/bridging-ambition-and-investment-an-ndc-investment-planner-to-advance-climate-financing-in-africa/) - Africa holds immense potential to drive a new era of sustainable growth. With abundant natural assets, including some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources, and a young, dynamic population, the continent is well positioned to pursue pathways that deliver prosperity while strengthening climate resilience. Yet this potential is increasingly at risk, as the accelerating
- [Insights from Malawi](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/scaling-insurance-for-climate-resilience-in-africa-insights-from-kenya-malawi-and-south-africa/insights-from-malawi/)
- [Insights from Kenya](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/scaling-insurance-for-climate-resilience-in-africa-insights-from-kenya-malawi-and-south-africa/insights-from-kenya/)
- [Insights from South Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/scaling-insurance-for-climate-resilience-in-africa-insights-from-kenya-malawi-and-south-africa/insights-from-south-africa/)
- [Scaling Insurance for Climate Resilience in Africa: Insights from Kenya, Malawi and South Africa.](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/scaling-insurance-for-climate-resilience-in-africa-insights-from-kenya-malawi-and-south-africa/) - This research explores the viability and potential of using insurance as a tool for climate risk management and resilience in Kenya, Malawi and South Africa, with a focus on addressing climate vulnerabilities and supporting adaptation efforts.
- [Trade and Climate Sustainability 2026 Series](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/trade-and-climate-sustainability-2026-series/) - From transport decarbonisation, carbon border measures and clean energy exports, to the uncertain landscape of multilateral trade governance, this Series highlights that the green transition is not solely an environmental imperative. It is also an industrial, trade and geo-economic transformation that will shape competitiveness, investment flows, market access and policy space. Viewed through an African
- [Investing in Africa’s food future: A philanthropic road map for transformation | Synthesis report](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/investing-in-africas-food-future-a-philanthropic-road-map-for-transformation-synthesis-report/)
- [African Climate Foundation Strategy 2026–2030: Summary](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030-summary/)
- [African Climate Foundation Strategy 2026–2030](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030/) - The African Climate Foundation (ACF) was born out of a simple but powerful idea. For climate philanthropy to have a real impact in Africa, it needs an African institution rooted in the continent’s realities, one that can navigate its complexities and is trusted by those driving change on the ground. Six years on, ACF has
- [Fondation africaine pour le climat Stratégie 2026–2030](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030/fondation-africaine-pour-le-climat-strategie-2026-2030/)
- [African Climate Foundation Strategy 2026–2030](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030/african-climate-foundation-strategy-2026-2030/)
- [African Indigenous Foodways](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/african-indigenous-foodways/)
- [Food Processing, Packaging and Storage](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/food-processing-packaging-and-storage/)
- [Food Retail, Markets, and Informality in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/food-retail-markets-and-informality-in-africa/)
- [Food Storage, Transport, and Logistics Infrastructure in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/food-storage-transport-and-logistics-infrastructure-in-africa/)
- [Food Environments: Investing in Urban Food Systems for Health and Sustainability](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/food-environments-investing-in-urban-food-systems-for-health-and-sustainability/)
- [From Climate Risk to Resilience](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/) - This report, focused on Zambia, forms part of “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” a series of country studies that analyze and explore the potential economic and social impacts of climate change on Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, focusing on climate-vulnerable and critical economic sectors. The series is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute
- [Extension and Advisory Services for Agroecological Transitions in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/extension-and-advisory-services-for-agroecological-transitions-in-africa/)
- [Transitions to Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/transitions-to-sustainable-resilient-and-equitable-fisheries-and-aquaculture-in-africa/)
- [Agrochemicals in Food Production and Processing](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/agrochemicals-in-food-production-and-processing/)
- [Accelerating Silvopastoralism Agroecology and the Resolution of Conflict between Herders and Farmers in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/accelerating-silvopastoralism-agroecology-and-the-resolution-of-conflict-between-herders-and-farmers-in-africa/)
- [The Catalytic Potential of Africa’s Livestock Sector](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/the-catalytic-potential-of-africas-livestock-sector/)
- [African Food Systems Transformation Collective: Brief Series](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/) - The African Food Systems Transformation Collective (AFSTC) is a network of researchers and food systems development experts that informs philanthropies, governments, and development finance organisations on funding strategies to support transitions toward sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems across Africa. This Brief Series upholds a high standard of evidence-informed recommendations, each rigorously reviewed by peers
- [Harvesting change: Innovative strategies for delivering food systems adaptation finance for local-level impact](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/harvesting-change-innovative-strategies-for-delivering-food-systems-adaptation-finance-for-local-level-impact/) - Despite growing demand for food system adaptation at the local level, only a small fraction of adaptation finance effectively reaches local actors. This brief explores key principles to enhance the delivery and absorption of adaptation finance to food systems, including subsidiarity, flexible funding, patient and predictable funding, scalability and replicability, horizontal accountability, risk-taking, partnership-building and
- [Leveraging the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus to support agroecological transitions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/leveraging-the-water-energy-food-wef-nexus-to-support-agroecological-transitions/)
- [Land tenure regimes, land reform, and agroecological transitions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/land-tenure-regimes-land-reform-and-agroecological-transitions/)
- [Urban food governance at the subnational scale](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/urban-food-governance-at-the-subnational-scale/)
- [Agroecological territories and integrated landscape approaches to advancing food systems transitions in Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/agroecological-territories-and-integrated-landscape-approaches-to-advancing-food-systems-transitions-in-africa/)
- [Unpacking the Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Mozambique](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/from-climate-risk-to-resilience-unpacking-the-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-in-mozambique/) - This report, focused on Mozambique, forms part of “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” a series of country studies that analyze and explore the potential economic and social impacts of climate change on Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, focusing on climate-vulnerable and critical economic sectors. The series is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute
- [Unpacking the Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/from-climate-risk-to-resilience-unpacking-the-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-in-kenya/) - This report, focused on Kenya, forms part of “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” a series of country studies that analyze and explore the potential economic and social impacts of climate change on Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, focusing on climate-vulnerable and critical economic sectors. The series is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute
- [Unpacking the Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Malawi](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/from-climate-risk-to-resilience-unpacking-the-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-in-malawi/) - This report, focused on Malawi, forms part of “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” a series of country studies that analyze and explore the potential economic and social impacts of climate change on Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, focusing on climate-vulnerable and critical economic sectors. The series is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute
- [Pan-African and regional trade and policy for the food systems transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/pan-african-and-regional-trade-and-policy-for-the-food-systems-transition/) - The role of trade agreements such as the AfCFTA in fostering the agroecological food systems transformation cannot be overstated. Strengthening regional trade relations with more or less equally developed neighbouring countries is a way of leveraging trade to make the transition to a more diversified economy. By focusing on regional trade, countries can further exploit
- [Agenda for competition reform in Africa for fair agrifood systems](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/agenda-for-competition-reform-in-africa-for-fair-agrifood-systems/) - This brief addresses the urgent need for competition reforms in African agrifood systems to enhance resilience against climate shocks, reduce food prices, and empower smallholder farmers and small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). Key recommendations include strengthening regional cooperation among competition authorities, improving market intelligence, and mobilising international donor support. These reforms are critical to counteract
- [Gender and women in agroecological transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/gender-and-women-in-agroecological-transition/) - Smallholder agriculture accounts for almost 80% of food production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Most of the food produced is consumed with little processing or value addition that can increase income and provide better livelihoods. However, the agricultural sector is negatively impacted by climate change, threatening the region’s food supply across the different nodes of the
- [Just food system transitions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective-brief-series/just-food-system-transitions/) - This brief proposes that, in light of limits to existing food system advocacy in Africa, climate change impacts, the imposition of food system industrialisation, and increasingly urbanised populations, greater philanthropic support would be extremely valuable to movement building and campaigning approaches that bring a much wider set of sectors beyond farmers into advocacy for more
- [Unpacking the Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Zambia](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/from-climate-risk-to-resilience/from-climate-risk-to-resilience-unpacking-the-economic-impacts-of-climate-change-in-zambia/) - This report, focused on Zambia, forms part of “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” a series of country studies that analyze and explore the potential economic and social impacts of climate change on Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, focusing on climate-vulnerable and critical economic sectors. The series is produced by the International Food Policy Research Institute
- [Energy Transitions, Regional Electricity Markets And Industrialisation Prospects In Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/energy-transitions-regional-electricity-markets-and-industrialisation-prospects-in-africa/) - African nations have a variety of development needs, but all share a common ambition to industrialise. Expanding access to reliable and affordable electricity sits at the heart of development. However, energy sectors on the continent face a wide range of interlocking challenges, including low access rates, unreliable network infrastructure and high energy costs. Furthermore, energy
- [Scaling Up Renewable Energy Solutions In Africa Policy Proposals For Development Finance Institutions](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/scaling-up-renewable-energy-solutions-in-africa-policy-proposals-for-development-finance-institutions/) - Africa’s energy production and consumption reflects the unsustainable use of its wellendowed hydrocarbon resources, manifesting in profoundly unequal access and grossly uneven socio-economic economic outcomes. Beset by considerable energy deficits and structural challenges, including inadequate capacity of power utilities, the energy markets in numerous African countries are fragmented and unsustainable. While some progress had been
- [Geopolitics Of Critical Minerals In Renewable Energy Supply Chains](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/geopolitics-of-critical-minerals-in-renewable-energy-supply-chains/) - Addressing the climate change crisis calls for an accelerated deployment of renewableenergy technologies – solar panels and wind turbines – as well as a shift towards electric vehicles (EV) (Bainton et al., 2021). The manufacturing of these technologies, however, relies on the availability and supply of different types of critical minerals. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese
- [Just Energy Transitions And Natural Gas In Africa: Balancing Climate Action And Structural Transformation](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/just-energy-transitions-and-natural-gas-in-africa-balancing-climate-action-and-structural-transformation/) - Africa is increasingly being viewed as an important player in the natural gas sector, with over 40 percent of global gas discoveries between 2011 and 2018 made on the continent. Mozambique and Tanzania alone accounted for 24 percent of global discoveries over this period. For mature LNG producers, like Algeria, Nigeria and Egypt, gas represents
- [Taking the JETP Path: Pushing for Change](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/taking-the-jetp-path-pushing-for-change/) - As different JETPs are happening concurrently, and so too are the negotiations with international partners, lessons need to be shared to support these country led processes. In order to assist with this knowledge exchange, a closed-door conference, hosted by the African Climate Foundation (ACF) together with South Africa’s Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) and Presidential Climate
- [‘Supermarketisation’ of African Food Systems: Implications and Responses](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/supermarketisation-of-african-food-systems-implications-and-responses/) - Supermarkets are a growing route to market for fresh and processed foods in many countries in Africa and are integral to food security for the continent in several ways. They increasingly act as ‘gatekeepers’ to end-consumers in food value chains, shaping the development and upgrading path of food growers and processors. This makes them a
- [High Food Prices in Africa: Causes, Consequences and Agenda for Action](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/high-food-prices-in-africa-causes-consequences-and-agenda-for-action/) - The high food prices across Africa are the outcomes of broken food markets which fail to address the impacts of climate change and deliver increasingly unhealthy results for households and communities. Countries face a ‘double burden of malnutrition’, that is, high levels of obesity alongside stunting and wasting (Reardon et al., 2021). Food is expensive
- [Implications for African Countries of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in the EU](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/implications-for-african-countries-of-a-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-in-the-eu/) - The first comprehensive study focusing on the implications of the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Africa has been released by the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The report raises concerns about the economic ramifications of
- [African Food Systems Transformation Collective](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/african-food-systems-transformation-collective/) - With countries across the continent facing increased economic and climate stresses, urgent measures are needed to build greater adaptative capacity and resilience into Africa’s food systems. We believe that philanthropy has a catalytic role to play in supporting these interventions and improving the sustainability of Africa’s food systems. However, to do so it will need
- [Navigating New Turbulences at the Nexus of Trade and Climate Change](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/navigating-new-turbulences-at-the-nexus-of-trade-and-climate-change/) - The accelerating transition to a lower carbon economy, now well under way, is leading several of the developed country majors to introduce programmes and policies that amount to a significant departure from the trade policy playbook crafted during the era of hyperglobalisation. Although climate science is warning that we are still far from averting the
- [Natural Gas In Africa Amid A Low-Carbon Energy Transition: A Case Study of Mozambique and Tanzania](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/natural-gas-in-africa-amid-a-low-carbon-energy-transition-a-case-study-of-mozambique-and-tanzania/) - Mozambique and Tanzania both have substantial gas reserves, but development of the countries’ gas industries has been hampered by political and economic factors. Looking ahead, future global action on climate change poses the risk of new infrastructure in both countries being stranded, due to declining gas markets and prices, as well as declining capital availability
- [Natural Gas In Africa Amid A Low-Carbon Energy Transition](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/research-article/natural-gas-in-africa-amid-a-low-carbon-energy-transition/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Angola are already established gas producers, serving global and, in some cases, domestic markets. Others, including South Africa, Namibia Senegal, Mozambique, and Tanzania are classed as emergent producers, potentially seeking to grow their gas industries. The war in the Ukraine has contributed to supply constraints and price hikes on

## Team Members

- [Brian Kimeu Kilei](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/brian-kimeu-kilei/) - Brian joined the team in 2026 as an experienced multimedia designer and is based in Nairobi. He has worked across agency, conservation, non-profit and hospitality sectors, leading impactful campaigns, developing brand identities, and creating engaging digital and print material. Brian is passionate about using design, photography and multimedia to build meaningful connections between brands and
- [Willard Mapulanga](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/willard-mapulanga/) - Willard has over three years of conducting public policy research and advocacy initiatives. Prior to joining the ACF, he worked as a policy analyst and associate researcher at the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) in Lusaka. Willard has also previously worked as a research assistant to Carlos Lopes. Willard’s interests lie in
- [Melissa Africa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/melissa-africa/) - An admitted attorney, Melissa has a strong Governance, Risk and Compliance background with over 10 years of post-admission experience strengthening governance frameworks, managing regulatory compliance, and driving risk management initiatives across the public and private sectors. She is skilled in contract governance, procurement compliance, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting. She translates complex regulatory
- [Kaylene Petersen](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/kaylene-petersen/) - Before joining the African Climate Foundation, Kaylene was the Portfolio Administrator at the Open Society Foundation for South Africa where she spent more than five years gaining extensive experience in grant-making. Prior to this, she worked at various organisations as an administrator in logistic firms, including MegaFreight and CMA CGM.
- [Perpetua Nkirote](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/perpetua-nkirote/) - Proficient in advanced data analysis, dashboard development and project verification, Perpetua has supported climate adaptation and development initiatives funded by major donors, ensuring data quality, compliance, and actionable insights. Driven by a passion for impactful change, she applies her expertise in data analytics and MEL frameworks to advance meaningful climate and development outcomes.
- [Aissatou Diouf](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/aissatou-diouf/) - With 14 years of experience advancing climate advocacy and energy policy, Aissatou specialises in managing multi-stakeholder projects and designing evidence-based strategic campaigns that drive inclusive and resilient climate action. Her work spans UNFCCC negotiation processes, climate finance architecture, and the localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through integrated policy frameworks. She brings her expertise in coordinating diverse
- [Iva Detelinova](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/iva-detelinova/) - Iva joined the team in 2023 and focuses on developing country-led investment platforms to mobilise funding at scale for climate adaptation and resilience measures. She has a Master of Science-MS, PPE focused in Development Economics from the Birkbeck, University of London.
- [Megan Weber-Cloete](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/megan-weber-ryklief/) - Megan is an accomplished HR professional with over 25 years of experience in strategic HR management, employee relations, talent acquisition, organisational development, performance management, and policy development. She joined the Foundation in 2025 and is based in South Africa.
- [Sibonginkosi Mahlangu](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/sibonginkosi-mahlangu/) - Bongi has over a decade of experience in the NPO sector. Throughout the years she has developed a comprehensive skill set that includes program and project coordination, management, relationship building, stakeholder management, and communication. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, specializing in
- [Ntombizethu Gwala](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/ntombizethu-gwala/) - Ntombizethu holds a Degree in Management and brings more than ten years of administration experience across operations, grants management, logistics, programme coordination, and event planning. Most recently, she served as a Programme Administrator at a nonprofit organisation, responsible for grants administration and ensured compliance with their Grants Management System protocols.
- [Prabhat Upadhyaya (Ph.D)](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/dr-prabhat-upadhyaya/) - Prabhat has been working at the interface of diplomacy, research and advocacy on climate policy for close to two decades. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as the Senior Policy Specialist on Climate and Energy with India's G-20 Secretariat at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. In this role, he ably supported the Indian G-20
- [Candice Reynolds](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/candice-reynolds/) - Candice has a strong background in talent acquisition and recruitment coordination, with extensive experience managing full-cycle recruitment across diverse portfolios. She has worked across various industries and staff levels, including information technology, marketing, finance, healthcare and more. Candice joined the Foundation in 2024 and is based in South Africa.
- [Fanuel Massawe](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/fanuel-massawe/) - Fanuel is an ardent proponent of sustainable natural resources management, environmental policies, climate change mitigation, community-based conservation, and wildlife management. With a solid foundation in law, he is dedicated to implementing innovative and impactful solutions in these fields. Notably, Fanuel spearheaded transformative programmes aimed at restoring a vital wildlife corridor between the Saadani National Park
- [Oluwole (Wole) Hammond](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/wole-hammond/) - Oluwole (Wole)is based in Nigeria and is a sustainability and development professional with experience in research, climate adaptation, and community engagement. He has an interest in implementing solutions that promote development and sustainability in Africa. Wole previously worked at Clean Technology Hub, where he was responsible for research, project management, and strategic partnerships of their
- [Margo Naudé](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/margo-naude/) - Margo is an Operations and Communications professional with a legal background, and works at the intersection of law, operations, stakeholder engagement, program delivery and storytelling, supporting purpose‑driven organisations to create ethical, collaborative change. She has led operations, communications, legal and training initiatives across nonprofit, creative, and international contexts, working closely with diverse stakeholders from policymakers
- [Danielle Hersch-Castros](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/danielle-hersch-castros/) - Danielle has acquired critical thematic knowledge in African philanthropy and resource mobilisation through her Postgraduate studies at Wits Business School and in collaboration with the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment. Prior to her current role, Danielle worked at an intellectual property law firm where she assisted in providing counsel to Chinese enterprises navigating
- [Juliet Ezaza](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/juliet-ezaza/) - Juliet is an experienced administrative professional with several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. She has worked both in the public and private sector with over 13 years at the City of Cape Town.
- [Cezzanne Hoffmann](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/cezzanne-hoffmann/) - Cezzanne is a highly qualified Grants Manager, with over 19 years of senior leadership experience and a proven track record of managing large cross functional projects. She has extensive experience in project lifecycle management, grant strategy formulation, grant management and compliance, grantee relationship management, financial management and monitoring and evaluation. She brings a sharp focus
- [Lucy Kusewa](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/lucy-kusewa/) - A seasoned development professional with more than 25 years of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, specializing in grants management, financial oversight, donor compliance, and operational leadership. Lucy is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Internal Auditor and Public Accountant, with deep expertise in grants management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, audit, and compliance.
- [Nomasixole Liwana](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/nomasixole-liwana/) - Nomasixole has sound experience in managing day-to-day financial operations, including accurate record-keeping, payment processing, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Skilled in preparing financial data for reporting and budgeting, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and monitoring budgets.
- [Nangamso Gum](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/nangamso-gum/) - Nangamso is a results-driven Financial Administrator, with proven success supporting management in fast-paced finance environments. Strong numerical and data entry expertise combined with a solid grasp of commercial, administrative, and accounting procedures. She prides herself on ensuring seamless daily operations aligned with policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- [Mmabatho Maboya](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/mmabatho-maboya/) - Mmabatho is a strategic, innovative, and results-driven Executive with more than 20 years of senior management experience. She excels at navigating complex environments, bringing expertise in strategic leadership and operational efficiency. Widely recognised in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, she harnesses her deep political and cultural insight to foster progressive collaborations with diverse stakeholders. Her contributions
- [Kelly Easton](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/kelly-easton/) - Kelly is an experienced communications and media professional with a background in journalism and over a decade of work across the media, non-profit and events sectors. She joined the African Climate Foundation in 2021. She began her career as a journalist, which laid a strong foundation in storytelling, media production and audience engagement. Kelly later
- [Mshai Mkoji](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/mshai-mkoji/) - Mshai is a project management specialist with experience in the development sector. She gained extensive expertise working in advocacy, research, relationship management and civil society organisation engagement. Mshai holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with Information Technology from Maseno University and a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies, Social Policy for Development
- [Cathrine Omollo](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/cathrine-omollo/) - A highly experienced Programmes Administrator, Cathrine holds a degree in Business Administration and brings over a decade of expertise in supporting initiatives focused on climate change, capacity building, and peacebuilding. She excels in executive support, team coordination, and donor reporting, consistently delivering top-tier administrative services in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments.
- [Zahra Jeraj](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/zahra-jeraj/) - Zahra is an energy transition specialist championing equal access to energy. With over five years of experience developing utility-scale solar power projects and collaborating with high-level government officials to advance their energy transition goals. Zahra is simultaneously completing a Masters of Climate Change at the University of Waterloo, Canada, specialising in increasing energy security through innovative
- [Iyanuoluwa Moyinoluwa Shittu](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/iyanuoluwa-moyinoluwa-shittu/) - Iyanuoluwa is a passionate conservation educationalist and is known for her community services and outreach to interior communities. Iyanuoluwa has recently completed her Masters in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge.
- [Nazirah Davids](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/nazirah-davids/) - Nazirah works closely with the Executive Director and office. She brings over 20 years of administrative experience, including comprehensive project coordination. Before joining the African Climate Foundation in 2022, Nazirah spent seven years at WWF South Africa, supporting the Policy and Futures Unit, where she also worked closely with Saliem Fakir. Prior to that, she
- [Danielle Grave](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/danielle-grave/) - Danielle is passionate about environmental sustainability and social justice, with a particular focus on socially just environmental transitions, community perspectives, and grassroots action. She has a background in geopolitics and climate cooperation, as well as interest in transitioning agrifood systems. Danielle holds a Master’s degree in Transitions in Environmental and Agrifood Systems Management.
- [John Lucas Ngine](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/john-lucas/) - Lucas is a communications professional with a demonstrated history of working in the media, in private sector and recently in the non-governmental and civil society space. He has a passion for impactful communication and enjoys using strategy-led design to creatively package information in ways that are accessible to others. Lucas has a Bachelor of Arts
- [Zira Quaghe](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/zira-quaghe/) - Through his role, Zira supports climate policy implementation at the Nigerian Ministry of Environment and the government’s Energy Transition Office. He previously worked at Quadrature Climate Foundation where he managed their energy transition portfolio, covering decarbonisation and clean energy deployment in 51 countries. In Zira’s recent role at the Natural Resource Governance Institute, he led
- [Wilberforce Chege](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/wilberforce-chege/) - Wilberforce holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Transport, Master of Business Administration (MBA) and B.Sc. (Eng.) Civil Engineering. He is an accomplished Civil & Transportation Engineering practitioner with a decade of international experience in sustainability, zero-emission mobility, clean energy, and climate resilience.
- [Sekoetlane Phamodi](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/sekoetlane-phamodi/) - Sekoetlane leads the African Climate Foundation's New Economy Hub (NEH) in South Africa. Previously, Sekoetlane worked with the Save Our SABC Coalition, leading social accountability campaigns and litigation which turned the tide of political interference and trenchant corruption at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. Sekoetlane has since worked at the intersections of information and communication
- [Salome van den Heever](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/salome-van-den-heever/) - Salome is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 10 years of post-articles experience, including 8 years in the NGO sector. She has a proven track record in managing grant funding, notably overseeing three consecutive Global Fund grants. As a seasoned Finance Manager, Salome brings extensive expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting and grant compliance. She
- [Saliem Fakir](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/saliem-fakir/) - Saliem is a global thought leader at the intersection of climate and development. With a career spanning over two decades, he has been instrumental in founding transformative organisations, including the African Climate Foundation, where he serves as Executive Director. Under his leadership, the Foundation has become a beacon for innovative climate solutions across the continent.
- [Sahele Fekede](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/sahele-fekede/) - Sahele was a senior power engineer at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Ethiopian Country Office, where he managed the energy portfolio for projects in Ethiopia. He also worked on the structuring of energy projects and results-based operations and provided technical support on policy in the energy sector and other areas relevant to energy, environment and
- [Phemelo Khaas](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/phemelo-khaas/) - With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and digital content management, Phemelo's track record is impressive, accomplished and credible.
- [Malik Dasoo](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/malik-dasoo/) - Malik gained experience in South Africa’s biodiversity sector having worked with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) on their Natural Capital Accounting and Ecological Infrastructure programmes. He is an activist on social and environmental justice initiatives. He has a keen interest in sustainable forms of agriculture practiced across Africa to better understand how the
- [Lindela Mketeni](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/lindela-mketeni/) - Lindela holds a Bachelor of Arts Honour's degree in Development Studies from Nelson Mandela University. She has five years of experience working in grant-making and project management. Before joining the African Climate Foundation in 2023 as the Grants Officer, Lindela worked in grants and contract management for a donor-funded climate adaptation programme in Southern Africa.
- [Lesego Moepye](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/lesego-moepye/) - Lesego is an international development practitioner with over five years experience in trade facilitation and economic development projects within Africa. She is adept at programme coordination and management of international donor funded projects within Southern Africa and has a keen interest in public policy and international affairs.
- [LeRoy Veldsman](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/leroy-veldsman/) - LeRoy joined the African Climate Foundation in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer. A Chartered Accountant, he brings extensive experience in financial management, with over 10 years in the non-profit sector. His expertise includes risk assessment, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, compliance monitoring, and both financial and narrative report writing. He is also skilled
- [Lamine Cisse](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/lamine-cisse/) - Lamine is based in Senegal and has more than 20 years’ experience implementing projects in West Africa, including 12 years as an M&E Manager. Previously, Lamine was the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager in Ghana for a sub-regional project, West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change supporting ECOWAS, the Abidjan Convention and more. He conducted a
- [Keri Francis](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/keri-francis/) - Keri is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications within the NGO sector. With a strong track record of driving impactful initiatives, she has successfully led efforts to secure funding, build meaningful partnerships, and shape organizational strategies. Holding an MBA, Keri brings a strategic and analytical approach to her
- [Jason Modisenyane](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/jason-modisenyane/) - Jason holds an Honours Degree in Business Administration and a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law. He has strong experience in HR administration and is highly skilled in HR systems, reporting, and tracking key HR metrics. Jason is based in South Africa and joined the Foundation in 2025.
- [Japheth Muli](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/japheth-muli/) - Japheth is a high impact Leadership, Development and Governance Professional with a solid track record in Strategic Leadership and Management, Social Entrepreneurship as well as implementing multi-million dollar programs. He has extensive experience in Regenerative Agriculture, Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change as well Disaster Risk Management programs. Japheth holds a Masters Degree in Business
- [Janine Pockpas-Swile](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/janine-pockpas-swile/) - Janine holds a Degree in HR Development and is an experienced HR Analyst with a passion for data and HR systems improvement. She has worked across all aspects of the Employee Life Cycle and skilled at translating business needs into actionable HR plans.
- [Irene Karani](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/irene-karani/) - Irene Karani is a Special Adviser on strategy with a focus on Sustainable Land Use and Agriculture, adaptation, resilience, and advocacy. Previously, she served as the Africa Director for Climate at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). With over 30 years of international experience in climate change, natural resource management, and monitoring and evaluation across
- [Godrej Rustomjee](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/godrej-rustomjee/) - Godrej’s experience stems from the FMCG, mining, chemical and agricultural sectors. Previously, Godrej worked at two agricultural start-ups focusing on sustainable business and manufacturing development in the cannabis sector. He also collaborated with the Reinventing Cities initiative during his time at C40 Cities where his focus was the analysis of various carbon neutral or negative
- [Geeta Morar](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/geeta-morar/) - Geeta has seven years' experience in the climate and just transition space in South Africa. She spent five years at the National Business Initiative (NBI) where she worked on building business capacity for climate and just transition ambition and collective action together with government and other stakeholders. While Geeta still provides project management and research
- [Francis Fick](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/francis-fick/) - Francis joined the African Climate Foundation in 2020 and worked closely with Saliem Fakir as his Executive Assistant, where she gained significant experience in the energy transition sector. In her current role she focuses mainly on South Africa's just energy transition. Francis is based in Cape Town and holds a BSc in Environmental and Geographical
- [Ellen Davies](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/ellen-davies/) - Ellen is based in Kenya and, before joining the African Climate Foundation, oversaw the extractives and nuclear energy portfolios at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) South Africa. She has been working on questions of sustainable economic development for the past ten years and has a keen interest in geopolitics, political economy and gender issues. She
- [Elizabeth Kago](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/elizabeth-kago/) - Elizabeth has pursued qualifications in Geography and Environmental Studies. She has more than 10 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation in climate change, mitigation and adaptation, having worked in various sectors including renewable energy, climate smart agriculture and water management to name a few.
- [Charlene Nel](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/charlene-nel/) - Charlene has 20 years’ experience working in the development sector and has extensive experience in grant management, project management and systems improvement. Before joining the African Climate Foundation, Charlene was the Grants Manager at the Open Society Foundation for South Africa. She holds an Honour’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Western Cape.
- [Bridget Mwaba](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/bridget-mwaba/) - Bridget has an impressive background in monitoring and evaluation, public health, governance, and human rights. With 8 years of experience and qualifications in Public Health, Monitoring , Evaluation and Learning, Quantitative Data Analysis, and Population Studies, she has a keen desire to leverage her expertise to contribute to impactful programs that drive sustainable development. Her
- [Baba Libasse Sow](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/baba-libasse-sow/) - Baba has a PhD in Climate Change and Education and is a results-driven Researcher with expertise in climate change management and sustainability. He has a solid track record of developing innovative solutions to mitigate environmental challenges and drive sustainable development. His key skills are Climate Change Science and Policy, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainability Reporting and Metrics, Data
- [Anisa Mahomed Yusuf](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/anisa-mahomed-yusuf/) - Anisa has extensive experience across the financial services, property and development, insurance, telecommunications, and clinical research industries. She is well-versed in all aspects of accounting and finance, including management reporting, the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, as well as accounts payable and receivable. Beyond her finance and operations expertise, Anisa has a
- [Kearabetswe Moopelo](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/kearabetswe-moopelo/) - A seasoned Ethnographic Researcher and Policy Advocate with a Masters in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Kearabetswe was a key contributor to the International Land Coalition (ILC), and played an important role in shaping land governance strategies, ensuring marginalized voices influenced policy reforms at national and regional levels. Her work focused on tenure security, land rights,
- [Asandiswa Dazana](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/asandiswa-dazana/) - Asandiswa holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours Degree in Economics and Political and International Studies from Rhodes University, and is currently completing her Masters. She has extensive experience collaborating with social investors in the community development, environment, education, and health sectors. Her skills include project management, social impact management, stakeholder coordination, research, monitoring, evaluation
- [Yolandy Matthews](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/yolandy-matthews/) - Yolandy brings over 14 years of experience in managing and implementing finance, accounting, audit, and grant analysis processes. She has worked across various sectors, including the NGO sector. Prior to joining the African Climate Foundation, she served as Financial Accountant and Grants Analyst at the Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSFSA). Yolandy holds a
- [Chandre Samuel](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/team_members/chandre-samuel/) - Chandre joined the African Climate Foundation in 2023 as Office Administrator and was recently promoted to Finance Administrator in 2025. Based in Cape Town, she is a versatile professional with extensive experience in administration and bookkeeping. She works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and relevant Finance Managers.

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