About Us
At the Centre for Climate Action, Innovation and Engagement (CCAIE), we recognize that the journey toward a net-zero future must be informed by a deep understanding of local contexts, active stakeholder engagement, and the development of innovative, scalable solutions that can be adapted to the diverse realities across the continent. Through strategic partnerships, a curated network of change makers, capacity building, and advocacy, CCAIE catalyzes the changes needed to drive sustainable development across Africa, ensuring that the continent can thrive in the face of climate change.
Our Vision
An Industrialized, Decarbonized and Sustainable African Society.
Our Mission
Empower African communities to tackle climate and development challenges through innovative solutions, education, incubation, community engagement, and policy advocacy.
The Context Behind our Drive
Africa stands at a complex crossroads, grappling with the intertwined challenges of rapid development and environmental sustainability. The continent's vulnerability to climate change is exacerbated by its political conflicts, economic disparities, and infrastructural weaknesses, which vary significantly across its diverse regions. The central challenge is how Africa can pursue industrialization and achieve this in a way that aligns with the urgent need for decarbonization across multiple sectors, including transportation, agriculture, the built environment, and energy provision.
Achieving a continent-wide net-zero target will demand a nuanced approach that recognizes the unique conditions of different African regions and countries. This process involves more than just reducing emissions; it requires addressing deep-rooted social, economic, and political factors, investing in new technologies, reforming policies, and building local capacities.
OUR PARTNERS
