Africa Climate Ambassadors Programme

Africa needs bold climate finance solutions—who’s leading the charge? Meet the Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellows! A powerhouse of young leaders from across the continent, stepping up to understand and tackle one of Africa’s biggest challenges: Climate Finance! They’re here…

Africa won’t achieve climate justice on billion-dollar pledges alone; youth must be at the center of delivery. At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), leaders committed $1 billion annually to support climate action in developing countries. But as Ahmed Osman @A_Farole, an Africa…

It’s debate day! Should Africa build green value chains before selling carbon credits? Tonight, it’s not just opinions, it’s arguments, evidence, and bold ideas. One motion. Two sides. No middle ground. 🟢 For the motion: Jack Khumalo & Valentine Tenge 🔴Against the…

The truth? Climate finance is stuck at the summit. Despite high-level pledges, the funding often fails to reach the people who need it most. Watch the full video to hear Alexandre Zoumman, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), call to shift climate finance from…

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. Wetlands, forests, coastlines, our natural resources hold immense value, but they’re still missing from our balance sheets. Watch the full video to hear…

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹. When Africa processes its raw materials locally and exports finished products, we not only increase profits we also build jobs, resilience,…

What good is a $600 million renewable energy pledge if only $23 million has reached the ground? At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), bold declarations like the Nairobi Declaration promised simplified access to climate funds and big investments in Africa’s clean energy future.…

What if Africa’s true wealth isn’t just measured in currency, but in forests, wetlands, and biodiversity? At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), leaders called for a radical rethink of how we define economic value, and Monica Mhina, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF…

Where is the money, and how is it reaching the ground? It’s the question echoing across the continent as climate pledges stack up while frontline communities wait for impact. Accountability isn’t just a demand, it’s a lifeline. ▶️ Watch the full video to hear Andile’s urgent…

Can Africa unlock its energy future through the power of the sun and water? High electricity costs and unreliable grids continue to limit opportunities for millions. But the solutions might already be in our backyard. Renewables aren’t a distant dream; they’re a path to energy…

Can Africa survive the climate crisis on declarations alone? From drought-scarred farms to rising floodlines, communities are bearing the impact of climate change with little more than promises to hold on to. Policy without action is a luxury frontline communities can’t afford.…

At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), leaders pledged to accelerate green industrialization across the continent, placing Africa at the heart of the global energy transition. But what will it take to turn that vision into jobs, innovation, and real progress on the ground? In this…

At the Africa Climate Summit(ACS), leaders emphasized a just transition, but justice starts with finance that reaches the most vulnerable. In this video, Andile Khumalo, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), calls for bold mobilization of climate finance that…

At the Africa Climate Summit ( ACS), leaders committed to powering Africa’s green transition, with bold promises to scale renewable energy across the continent. Awaakeh Wokpeh, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), unpacks why for communities in Liberia and…

Trust: The Missing Currency in Africa’s Climate Finance Conversation In our last session, we spotlighted a critical question: how can African governments lead the charge in financing climate action, rather than relying almost exclusively on external support? As we continue this…

Norwu Kolu Harris, the moderator of our recent Debate, shares her reflections on the key takeaways and powerful insights that emerged. Debate Motion: Africa must build green value chains before selling carbon credits. From the quality of arguments to the urgency of the topic,…

$26 billion was pledged at the Africa Climate Summit to support Africa’s green transition, from renewable energy to climate adaptation. But on the ground, communities are still waiting. In this video, Jack Khumalo, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF2025), reflects on…

This isn’t just a debate. It’s a reckoning. Should Africa cash in on carbon credits now or build the systems first? The continent’s boldest young climate thinkers are live now, and the insights are sharp. 📺 Tune in LIVE from YouTube: youtube.com/live/COOPOrcIO… @JacobsLadder_A…

During an inspiring AYCFF session, ACAP Ambassador & BudgIT Global Director Oluseun Onigbinde reminded us: if governments truly commit, climate action WILL happen. In Africa, climate financing opportunities are limited, and while there is rising interest in African climate…

Africa needs to build green value chains before selling carbon credits. Tomorrow, Jack Khumalo steps into the spotlight to defend this motion. As a Co-Founder, CFO, and Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF Fellow), he’s not just speaking, he’s challenging how we think…

$26 billion was pledged for climate action at the Africa Climate Summit, but how has it protected the communities already living the crisis? In this video, Elbethel Alemaw, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF), zeroes in on one of the most urgent needs: adaptation.…