The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation is committed to transforming Africa's unique climate challenges into development opportunities at scale to meet the continent's aspirations. With a focus on energy transitions, food and agriculture, climate policy, climate finance, and capacity building, the Center drives solutions to the complex environmental challenges Africa faces.
Africa’s fast-growing economies and populations face the challenge of falling behind, as climate change could wipe out 2-5% of their GDP per year. However, the continent can capitalize on the opportunities presented by the energy transition, innovative agriculture, sustainable transport systems, and more. The Center aims to support Africa in becoming a prosperous, industrialized continent by leveraging climate opportunities and driving structural transformation.
Saliem Fakir
CEO, African Climate Foundation
“The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation aims to transform Africa’s climate challenges into development opportunities by supporting the development of innovative climate policies.”
The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation focuses on several core areas: energy transitions, climate policy, climate finance, and sustainable agriculture. The Center aims to provide solutions to the continent’s most pressing climate challenges by fostering collaboration between governments, industries, regulators, and local communities.
The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation collaborates with multiple stakeholders across Africa, including governments, academic institutions, and local communities, to implement climate-resilient strategies in various regions.
The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation (AfCCAM) is guided by a diverse team of leaders, fellows, and specialists who bring expertise in climate science, climate resilience, adaptation, policy, energy transitions, sustainable agriculture, artificial intelligence and technology.
Board Chair
Vice Chancellor of DeKUT, Kenya, and Board Chair of AfCCAM, advancing research in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, climate resilience and sustainable technologies.
Executive Director
Leads AfCCAM’s mission in advancing climate science, policy, and innovation across Africa, with expertise in climate modeling, climate resilience, energy transitions, and sustainable agriculture.
Senior Fellow, Climate Change Envoy of Kenya
Brings extensive expertise in climate policy, resilience, and sustainable development.
Senior Fellow
Leading scholar in crop improvement and climate-resilient agriculture, enhancing productivity of sorghum, millet, coffee, and more.
Information & Communication Specialist
Oversees AfCCAM’s ICT systems, supporting research, collaboration, and innovation in climate resilience.
Data & Systems Analyst
Specializes in data mining, machine learning, and visualization for climate resilience and sustainable urban development.
Senior Fellow
Specializes in energy and climate modeling and policy impact assessment, with research interests in energy and environmental economics and integrated assessment modeling.
Senior Fellow
Provides guidance on climate risk research and expertise on developing appropriate policy recommendations for climate resilience and adaptation.
The African Center for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation was established to address Africa's climate challenges through scientific research, policy development, and collaborative efforts. The Center has grown to become a leader in climate action, supporting sustainable development across the continent.
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