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Young Climate Negotiators: Burkina Faso’s New Delegates​

CONAJEC and OXFAM Burkina are empowering ten young Burkinabè with the skills and knowledge to become effective climate negotiators. Through rigorous training and hands-on experience, these future leaders are poised…

Empowering Women and Exploring Land Rights in Mozambique

In Mozambique, land rights are critical for survival and dignity, especially for women who form the backbone of agriculture. Despite their significant contributions, only 28% of women have recognized land…

Championing Climate Justice with People Power in Somalia

On July 28, 2024, Action for Environment, led a transformative workshop in Somalia, supported by Oxfam Novib. This event empowered local communities to tackle climate change head-on. With a focus…

GIFSEP Presents Draft Climate Change Policy To Nasarawa and Adamawa State House Of Assembly

the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), in collaboration with the Nigerian Assembly Network for Climate Justice (NASNECJ), took significant steps to influence climate policy at the…

GeedBeer Empowers Youth Leaders in Climate Action

GeedBeer, with support from Oxfam Novib and AACJ, conducted a two-day climate action training in Hargeisa, Somaliland, for 30 young leaders. The program aimed to equip participants with the knowledge…

Third Edition of ENDA ENERGIE’s Climate Week: An Initiative for a Just and Sustainable Transition

From July 1-6, 2024, ENDA ENERGIE's Climate Week, supported by the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) program, took place in Saly, Senegal. Under the theme "Local Actions for Carbon…

Applications Now Open for the 8th Edition of the ACCER Awards!

Submissions for the 7th edition of the ACCER Awards are now open and will be accepted until August 6th, 2024. We invite journalists, media organizations, and independent content creators to…

This is the perfect time for the youth to step forward !

The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) Cohort IV brought together more than 300 young climate advocates from 87 countries for an intensive training program. Focused on equipping participants…

Understanding the Key Outcomes of SB60: Implications for African Countries

The outcomes of SB60 in Bonn highlight significant challenges, particularly around climate finance and the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). For African countries, these negotiations underscore the urgent need for…

A Look Back at World Environment Day Celebrations in the AACJ Program

The World Environment Day celebrations in Senegal, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso highlighted the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) program's mission to empower women and youth through sustainable practices and…