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ACEF is a Youth and Women focused ngo aimed at empowering grassroots communities, working at the intersection of implementation, policy, and research to tackle the triple + 1 planetary crisis across Africa

12/04/2026

Africa’s cities are growing fast, and with that growth comes an important question: are we building cities that truly work for everyone?

From 8–10 April 2026, leaders, planners, community representatives, and development partners gathered at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi for the 2nd Africa Urban Forum to reflect on the future of urban development across the continent.

The conversations were grounded in the realities many African cities face today-housing shortages, pressure on infrastructure, financing gaps, and the need for stronger governance. At the same time, there was a strong sense of opportunity. With the right planning and inclusive policies, African cities can grow in ways that improve livelihoods, strengthen economies, and protect the environment.

One message came through clearly during the discussions: urban development must remain people-centered. Access to affordable housing, clean water, inclusive participation in decision-making, and responsible management of resources are essential if cities are to become resilient and equitable spaces for all.

ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation was privileged to be part of these conversations shaping the future of our continent’s development. For organizations working closely with communities and ecosystems, it is a reminder that sustainable cities depend not only on infrastructure, but also on healthy environments and empowered communities. The forum concluded with the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration, reinforcing a shared commitment by stakeholders to advance inclusive, transparent, and sustainable urban development across Africa. Read full Nairobi Declaration here: source: African Union : https://share.google/7MrFwiyfNVh0b761x

11/04/2026

Earlier this week, Africa Climate and Environment Foundation facilitated a Participatory Ecosystem Review, Biodiversity Training & Conservation Planning Workshop in the Tsunza mangrove ecosystem, bringing together community members, youth, women groups, BMU representatives, Kenya Forest Service, teachers, bird experts, and conservation trainers. The day focused on learning and shared understanding of the mangrove ecosystem, beginning with discussions on how mangroves support fish breeding grounds, protect shorelines, store carbon, and sustain biodiversity that directly links to coastal livelihoods.

This was followed by hands-on training on basic identification of mangrove flora and fauna and simple biodiversity monitoring techniques to support future community-led data collection. The workshop also explored practical ideas around conservation signage to ensure awareness continues beyond the training space and into everyday interactions within the ecosystem.

21/03/2026

Le Programme des Nations unies pour l'environnement affirme :
« La protection des mangroves est une étape cruciale pour réduire les émissions de carbone responsables du réchauffement climatique. Ces écosystèmes peuvent stocker jusqu’à 1 000 tonnes de carbone par hectare dans leur biomasse et leurs sols. »

Les mangroves jouent également un rôle essentiel pour les espèces aquatiques. Malheureusement, ces écosystèmes disparaissent dans plusieurs régions du monde en raison de la déforestation, de l’urbanisation côtière, de l’aquaculture intensive, de la pollution et du changement climatique.

Aujourd’hui, beaucoup ignorent encore l’importance de ces milieux naturels pour l’environnement, ce qui explique leur disparition progressive.

Comment remédier à cette situation ?
Il est indispensable de sensibiliser et d’informer les populations afin de les amener à prendre conscience de cet enjeu majeur.

Africa Climate and Environment Foundation est fière d’avoir pris part à la deuxième édition de la Journée des écosystèmes aquatiques à Ganvié, au Bénin.

Cette activité, coordonnée par le Mouvement des Jeunes pour la Protection des Écosystèmes Aquatiques, a permis à de nombreux jeunes et organisations de se mobiliser pour la protection et la restauration des mangroves.

Au cours de cette initiative, plusieurs communications ont porté sur la restauration des mangroves. Nous avons également sensibilisé les populations de Ganvié à l’importance de ces écosystèmes pour l’environnement, tout en participant à la plantation de palétuviers.

Ensemble, nous pouvons protéger les écosystèmes aquatiques, promouvoir un développement durable et préserver notre environnement.

19/03/2026

ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation a pris part au Festival de l’Apprendre au Bénin (Learning Planet Festival) 2026, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de l’éducation.

Cet événement d’envergure internationale, organisé en partenariat avec l’UNESCO et coordonné au Bénin par Future for Future, a mis en lumière des approches pédagogiques innovantes axées sur l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie, le bien-être et le vivre-ensemble.

Nous avons participé à plusieurs activités, notamment la musicothérapie associée à la danse, ainsi que des ateliers de dessin et de coloriage. Nous avons également pris une part active à la Fresque du plastique, animée par M. Anas SEKO.

Ce moment enrichissant a permis à l’ensemble des participants de mieux comprendre le cycle de vie du plastique, ses impacts sur l’environnement et les responsabilités que chacun de nous porte face à cet enjeu.

14/03/2026

ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation is deeply honored to have been invited to the CAADP Kampala Declaration Workshop held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 11–13 March 2026, convened by CAADP Non-State Actors (NSA), GIZ, and CARE Cameroon.

This workshop was fundamentally about supporting Cameroon’s domestication and operationalization of the Kampala Declaration—moving from continental commitments to national priorities, coordination mechanisms, and implementation pathways that can deliver tangible outcomes for farmers, food systems workers, and communities most exposed to climate shocks.

For context, CAADP (the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme) is the African Union’s flagship framework for advancing agricultural transformation and food security by boosting investment, strengthening coordination, and building partnerships across government, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders at continental, regional, and national levels.

The Kampala process further positions CAADP as a cornerstone for Africa’s next decade of agrifood systems transformation, culminating in the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) and the Kampala CAADP Declaration on building resilient and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa.

Africa Climate and Environment Foundation also expresses sincere appreciation for the confidence placed in us to serve as the representative organization for the CAADP Kampala Declaration Youth Constituency in Cameroon. We accept this mandate with humility and resolve.

Our commitment is clear: to amplify youth priorities, strengthen collaboration across youth-led and youth-serving organizations, and contribute to an enabling policy environment where youth can access land, finance, skills, innovation pathways, and markets—not as beneficiaries, but as co-designers and implementers of solutions.

As we move forward, we look to partners across government, civil society, development cooperation, and the private sector to keep youth inclusion structural, not occasional—embedded in coordination platforms, investment plans, monitoring frameworks, and resourcing decisions.

The Kampala Declaration era must be defined by one standard: implementation that communities can feel.

08/03/2026

"When women lead, the earth heals. When women act, communities thrive. When women rise, Africa flourishes."

On this 8th of March 2026, the ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation proudly stands with every woman and girl across our continent and the world to celebrate International Women's Day under this year's powerful dual themes:

🌸 "Give to Gain"
⚖️ "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls"

🌺 To Every Woman Fighting for Our Planet -We See You

From the smallholder farmer in the Sahel coaxing life from drought-hardened soil, to the young climate activist marching in Nairobi, Accra, Lagos, or Kampala: your courage is the backbone of Africa's climate future.

At ACEF, spanning 14 African countries and working at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation, we witness every day the extraordinary resilience of African women. You are not just victims of the climate crisis, you are its most powerful solvers.

Women Are Africa's Climate Champions

🌱 Women feed Africa. Nearly half of Africa's agricultural workforce is women: yet they remain among the most vulnerable to erratic rainfall, drought, and food insecurity.

🌊 Women protect water. In communities where water becomes scarce, it is women who walk farther, work harder, and innovate solutions to sustain their families.

🌳 Women restore ecosystems. From community forest guardians to grassroots green champions, African women are leading ecosystem restoration from the ground up.

🔬 Women shape policy. A growing generation of African women scientists, researchers, and advocates are rewriting climate policy at national and global levels.

🤝 ACEF's Commitment: Give to Gain

This International Women's Day, ACEF reaffirms its commitment to placing women and girls at the heart of every climate solution we build.

We give platforms- so women's voices lead the conversation at UNFCCC, UNEP, IPBES, and beyond.
We give capacity- empowering grassroots women with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental education.
We give justice - advocating for gender-responsive climate finance and policies that do not leave women behind.
We give opportunity: nurturing the next generation of female climate leaders, scientists, storytellers, and advocates through our youth programs.

Because when we give to women, communities gain. When communities gain, Africa thrives. When Africa thrives, the world wins.

A Message to Every African Woman

To the mothers who manage harvests in the face of a changing climate
To the young women daring to demand a seat at every climate table
To the community leaders restoring forests and rivers one seedling at a time
To the scientists and researchers building Africa's climate knowledge
To every girl who dreams of a greener, fairer world —

You are the solution. You are the strength. You are the future.

ACEF honours you today and every day. 🌍💚

📢 Join the Movement

Together, let us forge a world where gender justice and climate justice are inseparable- where no woman or girl is left behind in the transition to a sustainable, resilient Africa.

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06/03/2026

Strengthening Climate Action Through Strategic Partnership

The ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation is proud to formalize a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Development Authority (SOWEDA) in Cameroon.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-driven development in the SouthWestRegionofCameroon. By bringing together SOWEDA’s long-standing experience in rural development with ACEF’s expertise in climate action, environmental governance, and grassroots engagement, the partnership creates a strong platform for impactful collaboration.

The agreement establishes a framework for joint initiatives that will strengthen climate-responsive development, enhance environmental stewardship, and support communities in building resilient and sustainable futures. It also opens pathways for collaborative resource mobilization and knowledge exchange that can unlock new opportunities for climate finance and innovative environmental solutions aligned with global commitments such as the Paris Agreement.

We are also deeply grateful to our Founder, Tambe Honourine Enow for her visionary leadership and dedication in spearheading this partnership and continuing to position ACEF as a driving force for grassroots climate action across Africa.

For Us, this partnership represents another milestone in our mission to , support and as drivers of sustainable development, and scale locally led across the continent.

05/03/2026

Safer Livelihoods at Sea and Shore Workshop

What a pivotal and timely workshop! The “Safer Livelihoods at Sea and Shore” workshop, organized by Ocean Centres Kenya and hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Kenya in late February, brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and local communities to address critical safety challenges facing ocean-dependent livelihoods. Navigating the oceans and extracting resources carries significant risks, impacting the entire aquaculture and fisheries value chain, even inland operations connected to coastal supply chains.

The workshop underscored that safety is no longer optional, it is urgent. Speakers called for responsible leadership, practical action, and locally led multi-stakeholder evidence platforms to strengthen safety practices across sectors. There was strong emphasis on reinforcing compliance, improving standards, and addressing occupational hazards, particularly for fishers, mariners, aquaculture workers, and informal coastal operators. Key speakers included Judy Njino, Executive Director of Global Compact Network Kenya; Patricia Furtado, Global Lead, Ocean Centres, UN Global Compact; Samuel Munyika Mwasambo, Director, Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services; and Nicholas Okeyo, Research Coordinator, Mariners for Action.

What made this workshop particularly impactful was its approach. Beach Management Leaders, women, and youth community members from across coastal Kenya were given the floor alongside the experts to share real-life experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions through group discussions and presentations. Their voices highlighted practical barriers, from lack of safety equipment and training to exposure to extreme weather and unsafe working conditions.

As a youth- and women-empowering organization, working with two of the most marginalized groups, we recognize that safety discussions are no longer optional, they are essential for sustaining livelihoods, protecting lives, and enabling resilient coastal communities. The workshop also emphasized the need for capacity-building programs, localized risk assessments, and community-driven safety initiatives, ensuring that the next generation of ocean-dependent workers is informed, equipped, and protected.

05/03/2026

On Tuesday in Nairobi, we had the privilege of joining the official launch of the Guardians of the Earth Fellowship, hosted by the Pan African Network for Climate Action (PANFCA) and led by Kelvin Muli. The program aims to nurture the next generation of climate leaders, storytellers, scientists, and advocates. It creates a platform that bridges indigenous knowledge, climate science, and policy advocacy, all rooted in community solutions, cultures, and lived realities on the ground.

The gathering was enriched by the thoughtful contributions of panelists Harun Mwadena, Linda Makau, and Vitalice Ochieng, who deeply explored several urgent continental issues. These included navigating the youths' connection between traditional ecological knowledge and modern science, how youth can strategically influence policy from the grassroots to the national level, and the persistent barriers to youth participation in climate decision-making.

Importantly, the discussion also challenged us to think about how these barriers can be broken, and highlighted the critical role of mentorship and intergenerational solidarity in empowering young people to take meaningful leadership in climate action across Africa.

26/02/2026

A day at Kaya Chonyi-Duruma, a haven of indigenous ecological knowledge and a living cultural heritage custodian of the Mijikenda people. As part of preparations for upcoming students’ educational trips, we conducted an on-the-ground site readiness inspection guided by respected Kaya Elders. The visit offered a profound immersion into the Kaya’s traditional governance and management systems, from sacred zoning protocols and seasonal access regulations to community-led conservation practices that have safeguarded the forest for generations.

We explored unique indigenous tree species, learning about their ecological significance, medicinal value, and cultural symbolism within the Duruma community. The elders generously shared how specific plants are used for traditional healing, rainmaking rituals, conflict resolution ceremonies, and biodiversity preservation, demonstrating a seamless integration of spirituality and environmental stewardship.

The inspection also assessed logistical readiness for school visits, including designated learning spaces, storytelling points, safety pathways, and interpretive areas where students will engage with both scientific and indigenous knowledge systems. This ensures that the experience will not only be educational but transformative, strengthening intergenerational knowledge transfer and nurturing environmental responsibility among young learners.

25/02/2026

We are pleased with our continued efforts. Last week, we successfully convened a comprehensive content review session for our learning materials (comic strips) centered on Kaya, the Indigenous knowledge systems of the Mijikenda people. The session ensured that the narratives are culturally accurate, environmentally sound, and aligned with both traditional wisdom and contemporary conservation approaches.

We are deeply grateful for the support and expert contributions from teachers, Kaya elders, the Kenya Forest Service, and other key stakeholders who enriched the review process with invaluable insights. Their guidance strengthened the authenticity of the materials, particularly in articulating traditional governance systems, sacred forest stewardship, seasonal ecological knowledge, and community-based conservation practices.

The reviewed comic strips are designed to enhance intergenerational knowledge transfer by translating Indigenous ecological knowledge into engaging, age-appropriate formats for learners. Through storytelling, illustrations, and practical examples, the materials aim to inspire environmental responsibility while fostering pride in cultural heritage.

This initiative will commence with educational school trips involving eight schools across Matuga and Kinango Sub-Counties, creating immersive learning experiences where students can directly interact with Kaya elders, conservation practitioners, and forest ecosystems. By bridging classroom learning with lived community knowledge, the program strengthens youth leadership in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and cultural preservation.

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