African Activists for Climate Justice

How a feminist movement continues to empower the Wild Coast Women of South Africa

Defying entrenched norms, a transformative movement in the Western Cape region, led by resilient women, is reshaping history. They have safeguarded their communities from environmental threats and fought for economic…

AACJ 2025 Global Coordination Meeting Communiqué

The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) proudly presents the 2025 Global Coordination Meeting (GCM) Communiqué, a landmark declaration of commitments and strategic actions to advance climate justice across Africa.…

Announcing the AACJ 2025 Global Coordination Meeting

We are excited to announce the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) 3rd edition of the Global Coordination Meeting (GCM), set to take place from the 24th to the 26th…

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…