Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # PACJA - Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance Advancing a fair, equitable, ecologically-just and locally-led climate action ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://pacja.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://pacja.org/news/) - African Civil Society Calls for Climate Justice Action and Increased Finance as UNFCCC SB64 Opens in BonnBonn, Germany, 9 June 2026 – Africa Civil society organizations coalesced under the pan-African climate justice alliance (PACJA), participating in the sixty-Fourth sessions of the subsidiary […] Read morePACJA attends 64TH Subsidiary Bodies SUMMIT (SB64) in BonnWe are thrilled - [African Civil Society Calls for Climate Justice Action and Increased Finance as UNFCCC SB64 Opens in Bonn](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-calls-for-climate-justice-action-and-increased-finance-as-unfccc-sb64-opens-in-bonn/) - Bonn, Germany, 9 June 2026 – Africa Civil society organizations coalesced under the pan-African climate justice alliance (PACJA), participating in the sixty-Fourth sessions of the subsidiary Bodies (SB64) of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have called for a decisive shift from climate promises to the implementation of Climate Justice actions that respond - [PACJA attends 64TH Subsidiary Bodies SUMMIT (SB64) in Bonn](https://pacja.org/pacja-attends-64th-subsidiary-bodies-summit-sb64-in-bonn/) - We are thrilled to announce that Pan African Climate Justice Alliance will participate in the sixty-fourth sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB 64) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place at the World Conference Centre Bonn (WCCB) - [Monthly Digest: May 2026](https://pacja.org/monthly-digest-may-2026/) - This edition highlights the collective efforts, milestones, and emerging priorities from our National Designated Platforms (DNPs) across Africa as we continue to advance climate justice. Throughout May, PACJA DNPs have demonstrated remarkable commitment to strengthening advocacy, promoting community resilience, engaging policymakers, and amplifying the voices of local communities in national, regional, and global climate convenings. - [Africa and the Politics of Energy Transition: Phase Out, Phase Down, or Transition Away?](https://pacja.org/africa-and-the-politics-of-energy-transition-phase-out-phase-down-or-transition-away/) - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This policy brief examines the evolving debate within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on reducing fossil fuel dependence and its implications for African countries. It analyses the three dominant transition visions currently shaping global climate negotiations: phase out, phase down, and transition away from fossil fuels; and argues that - [The global  south  NGO Platform takes shape in  Baku amid  urgent calls for Action](https://pacja.org/5339-2/) - The global South NGO platform (GNSP) was officially kicked off during the gathering held at the Gulustan Palace and attended by delegates from across the globe. The platform was established last year to amplify the voices of developing nations, promote South-South cooperation, and advocate for sustainable development, climate justice, and trade equity. In this convening, - [PACJA Monthly Update - April 2026](https://pacja.org/pacja-monthly-update-april-2026/) - Dear partners, members, and friends of Climate Justice, Welcome to the April edition of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance Monthly Update. As we reflect on April, we are proud to share key milestones, impactful engagements, and collective actions that continue to advance climate justice across Africa. This month has been marked by strengthened partnerships, strategic - [Key points raised by PACJA on Pathways to Beneficiation and Regional Value Chains in Critical Minerals](https://pacja.org/key-points-raised-by-pacja-on-pathways-to-beneficiation-and-regional-value-chains-in-critical-minerals/) - In line with the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD12), today, on 27th April 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, PACJA participated in the Africa’s Critical Minerals Forum convened by UONGOZI Institute, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Forum discussions focused on the theme: “Harnessing Africa’s critical minerals for green - [New PACJA Strategic Plan (2026-2030) in Place: What Does It Include?](https://pacja.org/new-pacja-strategic-plan-2026-2030-in-place-what-does-it-include/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and its partners gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to validate the new Strategic Plan for the years 2026 to 2030. This new strategy represents the final five-year phase of PACJA's overarching strategic framework for 2021-2030. The goal of the meeting was to gather comprehensive input from diverse - [A Communiqué from the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage](https://pacja.org/a-communique-from-the-5th-african-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage/) - Triggering Momentum on Supporting Loss and Damage in an Era of Weakening Commitment to Climate Justice The 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage aimed to provide a platform for African stakeholders to develop strategies for advancing sustainable, equitable, and just financing and technical support on loss and damage in Africa. The conference was - [Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the Realisation of Agenda 2063](https://pacja.org/advancing-socio-economic-and-environmental-transformation-towards-the-realisation-of-agenda-2063/) - AUF2: PACJA raised the importance of South–South Cooperation in Sustainable Urban Development in the Era of Climate Crisis Today marks the conclusion of the Africa Urban Forum, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the theme “Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the Realisation of Agenda 2063,” participants examined housing not - [Driving Climate Justice Forward: Key Voices from the 5th Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage](https://pacja.org/driving-climate-justice-forward-key-voices-from-the-5th-africa-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage/) - From March 25 to March 27, 2025, stakeholders, civil society organizations (CSOs), development partners, and government representatives will gather for the 5th Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi. This event aims to bring together governments, civil society, and development partners to advance solutions for communities facing the escalating impacts of climate - [Unpacking the Belem-Addis Vision for Africa’s Climate Adaptation](https://pacja.org/unpacking-the-belem-addis-vision-for-africas-climate-adaptation/) - In the wake of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the world took a step toward making climate adaptation more measurable and meaningful. Countries agreed on a set of global indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and launched what is now known as the Belem-Addis Vision, a two-year process to refine those indicators and turn - [COP30 Outcomes: A Path Forward for Africa's Resilience](https://pacja.org/cop30-outcomes-a-path-forward-for-africas-resilience/) - March 2026 has been marked by the launch of the Africa4Resilience Webinar series to enhance Learning and engagement on locally led Adaptation. PACJA is a member of the initiative. The series aims at establishing the collaborative as a thought leader in locally led adaptation (LLA) while fostering internal alignment and engaging strategic funding and collaboration - [The 5th Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage on the way](https://pacja.org/the-5th-africa-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage-on-the-way/) - Reflecting On Outcomes and Impacts of the Previous Forums For the last four years, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), through CISSONECC, its Malawi National Designated Platform, and partners, has been convening the Africa Regional Forum on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi. This year, African civil society and its partners will gather in Lilongwe, - [KPCG Advancing Agroecology from Counties to Global Climate Spaces](https://pacja.org/kpcg-advancing-agroecology-from-counties-to-global-climate-spaces/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG), working with civil society organizations, farmer networks, and county stakeholders, continues to strengthen agroecology as a pathway for climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems. Through a series of engagements at county, national, and global levels, KPCG has been contributing to policy dialogue, farmer capacity building, and advocacy efforts - [How Can EU-Africa Relations Drive a Truly Global and Equitable Just Transition After COP30?](https://pacja.org/how-can-eu-africa-relations-drive-a-truly-global-and-equitable-just-transition-after-cop30/) - On 25 February 2026, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), together with the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and with support from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, convened a hybrid webinar from 10:00 to 12:00 at FEPS headquarters in Brussels and online. The session gathered African and European policymakers, researchers, climate justice advocates and civil society - [Key Takeaways from the PACJA and Its Ghana Chapter Strategy Meeting On AGN Partnership](https://pacja.org/key-takeaways-from-the-pacja-ghana-chapter-strategy-meeting-on-agn-partnership/) - On 29–30 January 2026, the Secretariat of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) conducted its routine outreach to members and partners in Ghana. The engagement began with a strategy meeting with the Designated National Platform (DNP), PACJA Ghana, hosted by ABANTU for Development. The consultations also included discussions with the newly elected Chair of the - [World Wetlands Day 2026](https://pacja.org/world-wetlands-day-2026/) - Every February 2, the world celebrates International Wetlands Day. This year, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) convened a webinar under the theme “African Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Protecting Heritage for Resilience.” The event brought together hundreds of partners from across the continent and underscored the critical importance of wetlands to Africa’s resilience, the alarming - [Energy Transition and Critical Minerals in Morocco](https://pacja.org/energy-transition-and-critical-minerals-in-morocco/) - On December 10, 2025, the United Nations launched the Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. This task force is responsible for overseeing UN activities related to all principles and actionable recommendations for energy transition minerals. Chaired by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Conference - [Analysis for the Addis Ababa Declaration on ACS2](https://pacja.org/analysis-for-the-addis-ababa-declaration-on-acs2/) - Building on the momentum established by the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, the Government of Ethiopia played a critical role in placing the Non-State Actors at the centre of the Second Africa Climate Summit. The government, working in cooperation with the African Union Commission (AUC), not only mainstreamed the role of non-state actors across - [Climate and Economic Justice Campaign Implementation Framework 2025-2026](https://pacja.org/climate-and-economic-justice-campaign-implementation-framework-2025-2026/) - Introduction The intersection of climate and economic injustices continues to deepen global inequality, marginalize the Global South, and undermine sustainable development across Africa. In response, the Climate and Economic Justice Campaign was launched, a bold continental initiative to unify and mobilize African voices toward dismantling unjust global financial systems and demanding climate reparations, debt justice, - [Post Cop 30 Belem - Outcomes and Project Priorities](https://pacja.org/post-cop-30-belem-outcomes-and-project-priorities/) - COP30, held in Belém under the leadership of the Brazilian Presidency, was framed as the Implementation “COP” and the “COP of Truth”—a moment to demonstrate real progress on the Paris Agreement rather than repeat commitments. The Presidency’s guiding spirit of mutirão—a Brazilian concept meaning collective effort, solidarity, and shared responsibility—shaped the tone and expectations of - [COP30 Newsletter](https://pacja.org/cop30-newsletter/) - The COP30 precursor event was convened by PACJA in collaboration with Civil Societies in Brazil, including PERGU and IDS, on 9th November. The main objective of this Pre-COP activity is to galvanise CSO voices on adaptation finance from Africa and the larger Global South towards a common CSOs COP 30 position. Indeed, our main advocacy - [YAF Africa Initiative Statement on COP30 Adaptation Finance Belém, Brazil](https://pacja.org/yaf-africa-initiative-statement-on-cop30-adaptation-finance-belem-brazil/) - The Youth for Adaptation Finance (YAF) Africa Initiative welcomes the progress made at COP30 on adaptation finance. At the same time, we must emphasize that the continent’s real needs remain far beyond what current commitments will deliver. The decision to increase adaptation finance to twice its current level by 2025 and to triple it by - [Briefing of the COP30 Outcomes](https://pacja.org/briefing-of-the-cop30-outcomes/) - This briefing note distils the main outcomes of COP30 on issues that matter most to Africa: adaptation, finance, just transition, loss and damage, mitigation, and Africa’s special needs and special circumstances. It compares what was decided in Belém with African Non-State Actors’ (NSAs) pre-COP demands and sets out updated positions to guide advocacy in capitals, - [African Civil Society Position Statement Ahead of COP30 Conclusion](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-position-statement-ahead-of-cop30-conclusion/) - Belém, Brazil | 20/11/2025 As COP30 enters its final stretch, African Non-State Actors on climate justice, under the umbrella of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, stand united in calling for an outcome that protects our societies and economies, strengthens resilience, and advances a fair and development centred global transition. Africa did not create the climate - [Press Release on COP30](https://pacja.org/press-release-on-cop30/) - Unfair Game that Characterizes COP30 Negotiations on Financing Implementation for the GGA Must Come to a Halt! Belem / November 17, 2025 - African non-state actors are alarmed at little progress on the means of implementation of the GGA discussion and pressure to force through half-baked indicators. Knowing that, without means of implementation, indicators are - [Press Statement by the African Non-State Actors at the Opening of COP30 in Belem](https://pacja.org/press-statement-by-the-african-non-state-actors-at-the-opening-of-cop30-in-belem/) - Africa’s Message to the World: COP30 Must Mark a Turning Point for Climate Justice and Global Solidarity As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) opens in Belém, Brazil, African non-state actors, representing over 10,000 voices from civil society, youth, women, faith groups, labour, academia, and frontline communities, stand united behind one message: this - [African Non-State Actors Position for UNFCCC-COP30](https://pacja.org/african-non-state-actors-position-for-unfccc-cop30/) - Repositioning Africa’s Climate Agenda in Poly Crisis Era Hailed as the “People’s COP”, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belem, Brazil, offers an opportunity to revisit the spirit of the 1992 Rio Conventions and reignite global ambition across climate action, biodiversity conservation and land restoration. The Brazilian Presidency has rightly - [COP30 is approaching: What PACJA will bring to Belém?](https://pacja.org/cop30-is-approaching-what-pacja-will-bring-to-belem/) - The pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is set to take part in the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) to be held in Belém, Brazil. From 10-21 November 2025. For over a decade, PACJA ‘s leadership in championing African Climate Justice has been consistent. The - [Africa’s Call for Justice Amplified on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty](https://pacja.org/africas-call-for-justice-amplified-on-the-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/) - On October 17, 2025, African civil society leaders gathered virtually to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty under the Climate and Economic Justice Campaign (2025–2026). Organized by GCAP Africa and PACJA, the event spotlighted urgent calls for debt justice, fair taxation, and universal social protection, critical issues shaping Africa’s fight against inequality - [Key Messages From Non-State Actors and Inclusivity Committee (All Clusters)](https://pacja.org/key-messages-from-non-state-actors-and-inclusivity-committee-all-clusters/) - The Non-State Actors and Inclusivity Committee of the ACS-2 is constituted as a functional structure of the ACS-2 by both the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, with the guiding principle of leaving no one behind. Specifically, it seeks to strengthen the participation of all non-state actors, enhance accessibility measures, - [Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa Advances Just Resilience and Climate Justice in Africa](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-impact-fund-for-africa-advances-just-resilience-and-climate-justice-in-africa/) - On the sidelines of the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and partners officially launched two instruments: the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) and the Africa Just Resilience Framework (JRF). The initiative marks a historic milestone in Africa’s climate resilience journey, aiming to place - [Africa  Civil society  calls  for Action  at  the second Africa Climate  Summit](https://pacja.org/africa-civil-society-calls-for-action-at-the-second-africa-climate-summit/) - September 08, 2025, marked the official opening of the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Convened by the African Union and the Ethiopian Government, the Second Africa Climate Summit is expected to provide a platform for policymakers, practitioners, businesses and civil society to advance Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities. Speaking at - [Press release- NSSCJ Cohort 5 International Symposium](https://pacja.org/press-release-nsscj-cohort-5-international-symposium/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 25 August 2025: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in partnership with Addis Ababa University, hosted the Fifth International Symposium on Climate Change, marking the official opening of the Fifth Cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ). Held under the theme “Aspiring a Livable Future: Youth-led Transformation - [Fifth-year Aspiring for a Livable Future: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice is back](https://pacja.org/fifth-year-aspiring-for-a-livable-future-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-is-back/) - From August 25 to September 4, 2025, Addis Ababa University will host the fifth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, an initiative of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). This flagship initiative will run under the theme: “Aspiring a livable Future: Youth-led transformation in the poly-crisis Era”, Rooted in the value - [ClimDev : PACJA Commits to Continued Collaboration with the Troika](https://pacja.org/climdev-i-wind-up-pacja-commits-to-continued-collaboration-with-the-troika/) - The year 2010 will be remembered as a significant benchmark for Africa as the continent made strides toward a unified commitment to tackling climate change. The establishment of the Climate Change and Development - Africa (ClimDev-Africa) initiative by the African Union, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) demonstrates - [Assisted Natural Regeneration in Karas Forest, West Pokot County](https://pacja.org/assisted-natural-regeneration-in-karas-forest-west-pokot-county/) - Karas forest is located in one of the wards within the Sigor Constituency of West Pokot County in Kenya. Located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, West Pokot is largely known for livestock production practised by the country dwellers. Over the years, the region’s forest, Karas in particular, has known progressive degradation due to - [The AMCEN Major groups meeting underway with a fresh call to AMCEN20](https://pacja.org/the-amcen-major-groups-meeting-underway-with-a-fresh-call-to-amcen20/) - Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) joined the rest of the UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders in the Regional Consultative Meeting of Africa, ahead of the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) from 10th -13th July 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. Convening from 12–18 July under the theme “Four Decades - [Towards advancing Climate Accountability: A new NDC index tool launched](https://pacja.org/towards-advancing-climate-accountability-a-new-ndc-index-tool-launched/) - The new tool, the NDC Implementation Index, was launched to enhance transparency and accountability. This tool was introduced during a two-day high-level Regional Policy Dialogue and Dissemination Workshop held in Addis Ababa on July 8-9, 2025. The Index is designed to assess and track the progress of African countries in implementing their climate commitments under - [Second Press Statement for SB62](https://pacja.org/second-press-statement-for-sb62/) - As the second week of the 62nd sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies begin, African Civil Society Organisations—including grassroots movements, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, faith communities, farmers, and frontline defenders—issue this statement to underscore our collective demands and concerns. We remind Parties, negotiators and observers that the success of SB62 must be measured by its - [Position Statement for SB62 African People’s Demands and Expectations from the Bonn Climate Conference](https://pacja.org/position-statement-for-sb62-african-peoples-demands-and-expectations-from-the-bonn-climate-conference/) - Bonn, Germany – June 2025As the Subsidiary Bodies convene for SB62, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), speaking on behalf of a broad coalition of civil society organizations, grassroots movements, women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and frontline communities across Africa, wishes to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the imperatives of climate justice. We remind negotiators, observers, - [PACJA to attend the Bonn Sessions 2025:  Recollection  of the Previous SBs](https://pacja.org/pacja-to-attend-the-bonn-sessions-2025-recollection-of-the-previous-sbs/) - It has become routine that before the annual UNFCCC conference known as COP, the subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meet to prepare decisions adopted at the annual COPs and CMA. This year the sixty-second sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for - [Beyond Plastic: Africa’s Grassroots Uprising for Environmental Justice](https://pacja.org/beyond-plastic-africas-grassroots-uprising-for-environmental-justice/) - As the world grapples with the ever-deepening crisis of plastic pollution, Africa is not standing still. This year's World Environment Day 2025, under the global theme “Ending Plastic Pollution”, witnessed a powerful and collective response from communities across the continent—coordinated through the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). From the mangrove forests of Mozambique to - [Communiqué -African Development Bank Annual Meetings](https://pacja.org/communique-african-development-bank-annual-meetings/) - 28 May 2025 | Sofitel Ivoire, Abidjan Side Event: Energy4Real – How Civil Society Can Engage to Ensure Mission 300 Delivers on Energy Access in AfricaWe, participants of the side event convened by the African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA), the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), and the Bank-Civil Society Coalition on Climate - [NSA Outcome Statement](https://pacja.org/nsa-outcome-statement/) - Convened by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Consortium for Climate Change Ethiopia (CCC-E), in collaboration with other partners, African Non-State Actors¹ (NSAs) met in Addis Ababa on May 15 and 16, 2025, to prepare and strengthen their role in the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-II). After two days of reflections and strategy-building, - [CSDevNet, PACJA & Hensard University Forge  Transformative Climate Partnership in Nigeria](https://pacja.org/csdevnet-pacja-hensard-university-forge-transformative-climate-partnership-in-nigeria/) - 15 May 2025 | Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria — In a bold stride toward climate justice, environmental education, and grassroots resilience, the Climate and Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet), in partnership with the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), formalized a strategic alliance with Hensard University through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding - [Somalia: NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop Highlights Inclusive Climate Governance](https://pacja.org/somalia-ndc-3-0-validation-workshop-highlights-inclusive-climate-governance/) - 18 May 2025 | Mogadishu, Somalia — In a pivotal moment for Somalia’s climate policy landscape, the Somali Climate Action Plan (SCAP), the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Designated National Platform (PACJA DNP), proudly supported the Somalia NDC 3.0 Validation Workshop targeting Civil Society, Academia, and the Private Sector. This national convening marked a critical - [PACJA and ARIN Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate Justice in Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-arin-sign-strategic-partnership-to-advance-climate-justice-in-africa/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | May 15, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s climate resilience and institutional collaboration, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) officially signed a strategic partnership agreement at the Azzeman Hotel in Addis Ababa. The event brought together civil society leaders, development - [Positioning African Non-State Actors at the Heart of Climate Policy and Global Justice for ACS-II and Beyond](https://pacja.org/positioning-african-non-state-actors-at-the-heart-of-climate-policy-and-global-justice-for-acs-ii-and-beyond/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – May 15, 2025 — Civil society, private sector leaders, researchers, and government representatives from across the continent have gathered in Addis Ababa for a pivotal two-day consultation (May 15–16) ahead of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-II). The forum, convened, is dubbed “Accelerating Mobilization and Action Towards the Second Africa Climate Positioning African Non-State Actors at the Heart of Climate Policy and Global Justice for ACS-II and Beyond - [CISONECC Champions Community-Driven Biodiversity Protection in Lake Chilwa Basin](https://pacja.org/cisonecc-champions-community-driven-biodiversity-protection-in-lake-chilwa-basin/) - Machinga, 8 May 2025 — The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) convened a vibrant District and Community Dialogue on Biodiversity Protection Measures in the ecologically vital Lake Chilwa Basin, bringing into focus Traditional Authorities Chamba, Mchinguza, Kawonga, and Mposa in Machinga District. The dialogue, held on 8 May 2025, brought together a diverse - [KPCG and PBO Authority Forge United Front to Fast-Track Implementation of PBO Act, 2013](https://pacja.org/kpcg-and-pbo-authority-forge-united-front-to-fast-track-implementation-of-pbo-act-2013/) - Nairobi, 13th May 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening civic engagement and institutional collaboration, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG), as part of the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Inclusive Working Group on the Implementation of the Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) Act, convened a high-level consultative meeting earlier today with Dr. Laxmana Kiptoo, - [KPCG Expands Climate Governance Engagement to Kenya’s North Eastern Region](https://pacja.org/kpcg-expands-climate-governance-engagement-to-kenyas-north-eastern-region/) - Today, May 12, 2025, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) participated in the North Eastern Regional CSOs Workshop on Strengthening CSOs in Understanding FLLoCA and Social Accountability, held at the Lantern Hotel in Garissa County. The workshop marked KPCG’s first formal engagement in the North Eastern region, signaling an intentional expansion of its climate - [Plant Health- An important Factor to Reconsider in One Health](https://pacja.org/plant-health-an-important-factor-to-reconsider-in-one-health/) - The Scientific Review of the Impact of Climate Change on Plant Pests, published by Food and Agriculture Organization in 2021, indicates that over the past 30 to 40 years, climate change impacts have affected plant health and driven the increase of pests due to increased temperature, CO2, ozone or ultraviolet-B irradiation, and changing water or - [Champions of Change: How Women Are Building Climate Resilience from the Ground Up ](https://pacja.org/champions-of-change-how-women-are-building-climate-resilience-from-the-ground-up/) - As the early sun rises over Meru County, its warm glow falls on golden fields of sunflowers where maize once struggled, resilience now thrives. Grace Kazinga, a determined farmer and mother, tightens her scarf and surveys her transformed land. Not long ago, these fields lay bare and cracked from failed rains. Today, they shimmer with - [Communiqué on Strengthening FLLOCA Implementation in Kenya’s Coastal Region](https://pacja.org/communique-on-strengthening-flloca-implementation-in-kenyas-coastal-region/) - Issued by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Coastal Region of Kenya: 8-9 May 2025 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya’s Coastal region urge the urgent implementation of legal and institutional frameworks to strengthen the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. These frameworks must ensure inclusive public participation, empower local and marginalized communities, and - [Strategic Meeting in Kampala to Amplify Climate Action in Central and East Africa](https://pacja.org/strategic-meeting-in-kampala-to-amplify-climate-action-in-central-and-east-africa/) - Kampala, Uganda – 7 May 2025 In a bold stride toward unified regional climate action, key civil society actors converged at the Africana Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, 7th May, for a strategic meeting that signals a new chapter in collaborative climate justice efforts across Central and East Africa. Convened under a shared vision for - [Applications Now Closed for NSSCJ Cohort 5](https://pacja.org/applications-now-closed-for-nsscj-cohort-5-thank-you-for-your-passion-and-commitment/) - We are excited to announce that applications for the 5th Cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ), which opened in April, have officially closed. We are deeply grateful to every young person who took the time to apply, share their stories, and express their commitment to advancing climate justice in Africa and - [Asserting Sovereignty: A Strategic Agenda for Africa in the Global Energy Transition](https://pacja.org/asserting-sovereignty-a-strategic-agenda-for-africa-in-the-global-energy-transition/) - Africa’s role in the global energy transition is no longer peripheral, but increasingly decisive—yet its agency remains contested. The continent possesses the solar, wind, and mineral resources the world needs—but lacks the structural power to shape the terms of this transition. Without deliberate intervention, Africa risks being locked into new forms of dependency, echoing colonial - [District Dialogue Highlights Biodiversity Policy and Community Action in Malawi’s Lake Chilwa Basin](https://pacja.org/district-dialogue-highlights-biodiversity-policy-and-community-action-in-malawis-lake-chilwa-basin/) - Phalombe, Malawi — As Malawi grapples with the ongoing impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has intensified community engagement efforts aimed at strengthening biodiversity protection. This week, the network began a series of district and community dialogues across the Lake Chilwa Basin, focusing on the implementation - [Call to Mobilize: Rising Together for Climate and Economic Justice in 2025](https://pacja.org/call-to-mobilize-rising-together-for-climate-and-economic-justice-in-2025/) - As we enter a defining moment for our planet and people, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance calls on civil society, grassroots movements, youth, faith actors, and justice-minded communities across Africa and the Global South to unite in a year-long wave of action in 2025 — a pivotal opportunity to reshape global economic and climate - [PACJA and GCAP to Launch Climate & Economic Justice Campaign](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-gcap-to-launch-climate-economic-justice-campaign/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in collaboration with the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), will launch the Climate & Economic Justice Campaign — a bold, continent-wide initiative advocating for debt cancellation, reparations, and transformative reforms to the global financial and economic system. Set to take place both physically and virtually, the - [Strengthening Malawi’s Climate Resilience through the Global Shield Initiative](https://pacja.org/strengthening-malawis-climate-resilience-through-the-global-shield-initiative/) - In Lilongwe, the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) (PACJA’s DNP in Malawi) took part in the Global Shield Against Climate Risks National Workshop—a critical step in shaping Malawi’s approach to climate and disaster risk financing. The workshop, convened on the 29th of April 2025, was part of the in-country process for the Global - [BCCN Coordinator Tracy Sonny Appointed Vice Chairperson of National Climate Change Committee](https://pacja.org/bccn-coordinator-tracy-sonny-appointed-vice-chairperson-of-national-climate-change-committee/) - The Botswana Climate Change Network (BCCN) proudly shares the appointment of its Coordinator, Madam Tracy Sonny, as the Vice Chairperson of the National Climate Change Committee. This strategic ministerial appointment is a testament to Madam Sonny’s unwavering commitment to climate action and a significant milestone for the Chapter and its positioning within national and global - [Rwanda Confronts Climate Crisis Head-On: RCCDN's Vision for Resilient Communities](https://pacja.org/rwanda-confronts-climate-crisis-head-on-rccdns-vision-for-resilient-communities/) - Rwanda, a nation known for its lush hills and progressive climate policies, is now facing intensifying climate risks—from erratic rainfall and floods to landslides and soil erosion. As these challenges escalate, the Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN) is stepping up with a bold, community-centered strategy to drive resilience and climate adaptation. In a - [KPCG Participates in World Bank Technical Support Mission on Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA)](https://pacja.org/kpcg-participates-in-world-bank-technical-support-mission-on-financing-locally-led-climate-action-flloca/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG), representing civil society organizations, is part of the technical team supporting the World Bank Implementation Support Mission for the Financing Locally Led Climate Action Program (FLLoCA), that took pllace in Nairobi from 24 March to 4 April 2025. The mission aims to assess overall progress of the program - [KPCG Hosts a Webinar Marking World Zero Waste Day 2025](https://pacja.org/kpcg-hosts-a-webinar-marking-world-zero-waste-day-2025/) - On World Zero Waste Day 2025, KPCG convened a focused webinar under the theme “Transforming Waste into Opportunity: A Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future.” The session brought together experts, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners to examine systemic approaches to waste reduction and the broader transition to circular economic models. Discussions centred on the shift away - [Climate Investment Fund Observer Positions: Uganda and Gambia Selected as DNP Representatives](https://pacja.org/climate-investment-fund-observer-positions-uganda-and-gambia-selected-as-dnp-representatives/) - Following a coordinated effort by the Designated National Platforms (DNPs) Coordination desk to encourage applications for the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) Observer Positions for 2025-2027, we are pleased to announce that Uganda and Gambia have been successfully selected to serve as official observers. Successful DNP Participation The DNP Coordination desk actively encouraged member countries to - [KPCG: Enhancing Climate Finance Effectiveness in Kenya’s Water and Sanitation Sector](https://pacja.org/kpcg-enhancing-climate-finance-effectiveness-in-kenyas-water-and-sanitation-sector/) - On March 27, 2025, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) participated in a thematic workshop focused on improving the effectiveness of climate finance in strengthening resilience within Kenya’s water and sanitation sector. The event was organized by The Centre for Social Planning and Administrative Development (CESPAD)—a KPCG member—in partnership with the Water Integrity Network - [PACJA Relaunches Somalia's Designated National Platform to Strengthen Climate Action](https://pacja.org/pacja-relaunches-somalias-designated-national-platform-to-strengthen-climate-action/) - A New Chapter for Climate Resilience in Somalia The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) successfully relaunched its Designated National Platform (DNP) in Somalia - the Somali Climate Action Platform (SCAP) marking a significant milestone in the country's climate action journey. The event, held on February 20, 2025, at Décalé Airport Hotel in Mogadishu, brought together - [Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN) International Women’s Day Celebration](https://pacja.org/zambia-climate-change-network-zccn-international-womens-day-celebration/) - In anticipation of International Women’s Day, yesterday, the Zambia Climate Change Network, led by its Coordinator, Ms. Lydia Chibambo, participated in a discussion hosted by Litovia TV station. This programme aimed at examining climate change and explore the way forward with women and girls by promoting their equal participation in climate action. It also sought - [SOGPA trained Indigenous Communities on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/sogpa-trained-indigenous-communities-on-climate-justice/) - Somalia: The Somali Greenpeace Association (SGPA) and Natural Justice have joined forces to empower indigenous people and communities, particularly women and youth, in the fight against climate change. SOGPA is a non-profit organization committed to promoting climate and environmental justice in Somalia and also PACJA national designated Platform in Somalia. By engaging women and youth - [Shifting  from  words to actions: A journey  in Restoring The Grand-Bassam Wetland in Ivory Coast](https://pacja.org/shifting-from-words-to-actions-a-journey-in-restoring-the-grand-bassam-wetland-in-ivory-coast/) - On February 6 2025, the world celebrated the International Wetlands Day which focused on the theme Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future. The reflection of the day is not a date tagged but a continuous exercise by the global community to ensure the safety and protection of wetlands isn’t just a topic for celebration but - [Strengthening Climate Justice in Namibia: PACJA Establishes Designated National Platform](https://pacja.org/strengthening-climate-justice-in-namibia-pacja-establishes-designated-national-platform/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) continues to expand its mission of climate justice across Africa through localized platforms, ensuring that communities have a voice in sustainable development and resource governance. In a landmark development, PACJA officially established its Designated National Platform (DNP) in Namibia during a consultative meeting held on February 7, 2025, - [Post-COP29 and Pre-SB62 Civil Society Consultative Engagement: Navigating the Road to Belém](https://pacja.org/post-cop29-and-pre-sb62-civil-society-consultative-engagement-navigating-the-road-to-belem/) - As the global climate discourse shifts towards COP30, African civil society continues to play an instrumental role in shaping negotiations and amplifying grassroots priorities. On the heels of the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) and in anticipation of the 62nd Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62), the Kenya Platform for Climate - [African Group of Negotiators (AGN) Convenes in Zanzibar to Strategize for COP30](https://pacja.org/african-group-of-negotiators-agn-convenes-in-zanzibar-to-strategize-for-cop30/) - Zanzibar, Tanzania – April 28–30, 2025 Under the leadership of the United Republic of Tanzania, the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change is holding a critical strategic meeting at Hotel Verde, Zanzibar, to chart Africa’s collective position ahead of COP30 and other global climate negotiations. Dr. Richard Muyungi, newly appointed Chair of the - [Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) Statement at the Inaugural Global South NGO Forum in Baku](https://pacja.org/pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-pacja-statement-at-the-inaugural-global-south-ngo-forum-in-baku/) - The inaugural Global South NGO Platform is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, from April 28–29, 2025, bringing together civil society representatives from nearly 100 countries in a significant step toward deepening collaboration across the Global South (caliber.az). The Platform, conceptualized during COP29 in November 2024, builds on a joint declaration endorsed by over 1,000 NGO - [Leveraging Climate Action to Advance Climate Security Response in Africa](https://pacja.org/leveraging-climate-action-to-advance-climate-security-response-in-africa/) - Recent studies agree that climate-related disasters (including heat waves, droughts, storms and floods) modestly increase armed conflict risks, in the presence of contextual factors like agricultural dependence, insufficient infrastructure, or the political exclusion of ethnic groups. This can occur by (a) worsening livelihood conditions and, for example, pushing people to join extremist groups e.g., Al-Shabaab - [Harnessing the Youth Dividend in Resolving the Intersecting Mine and Climate Change Action](https://pacja.org/harnessing-the-youth-dividend-in-resolving-the-intersecting-mine-and-climate-change-action/) - In the face of global challenges such as climate change, conflicts, and landmine contamination, it is essential to explore innovative approaches that integrate efforts to address these issues. This policy brief outlines strategic recommendations that leverage the role of youth in mine action and climate security in Africa. This policy brief is a product of - [A Call for Action to Uphold the Right to Health Amidst Inaction, Injustice and Climate Crisis](https://pacja.org/a-call-for-action-to-uphold-the-right-to-health-amidst-inaction-injustice-and-climate-crisis/) - Climate change presents a fundamental threat to human health. It affects the physical environment and all aspects of natural and human systems. The right to health has been consistently compromised by political inaction and lack of accountability, and funding. Populations facing marginalization or vulnerability, such as people who live in poverty, are displaced, are older, - [TerraFund for AFR100: Restoring Ecosystems and Empowering Communities in West Pokot County](https://pacja.org/terrafund-for-afr100-restoring-ecosystems-and-empowering-communities-in-west-pokot-county/) - The TerraFund for AFR100 Project in West Pokot County is a transformative initiative aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, strengthening local livelihoods, and promoting sustainable land use practices. Through agroforestry, reforestation of natural forests, and assisted natural regeneration, the project is actively improving biodiversity, enhancing carbon sequestration, and restoring critical water catchment areas. By rehabilitating lands - [Fostering Dialogue and Raising Awareness About the Urgent Need for Climate Action in Sierra Leone](https://pacja.org/sierra-leone/) - In a recent episode of African Young Voices (AYV), an enlightening conversation unfolded regarding the pressing issue of climate change and the escalating temperatures in Sierra Leone. This platform provided by AYV proved instrumental in fostering dialogue and raising awareness about the urgent need for climate action. With gratitude, we extend a huge shoutout to - [PACJA-Cote d'Ivoire Leads Mangrove Preservation Campaign Across Grand-Bassam Region](https://pacja.org/pacja-cote-divoire-leads-mangrove-preservation-campaign-across-grand-bassam-region/) - In a concerted effort to address the pressing environmental concerns in the Grand-Bassam region, PACJA-COTE D'IVOIRE, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has embarked on an extensive awareness campaign aimed at preserving mangroves. The initiative, which commenced last week, has garnered significant support from the Ministry of Water and Forestry, INADES-FORMATION, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), - [CS-DevNet Accelerating Nigeria’s Future: Unpacking COP28 Outcomes and Embracing Renewable Energy](https://pacja.org/cs-devnet-accelerating-nigerias-future-unpacking-cop28-outcomes-and-embracing-renewable-energy-by-mariam-idris/) - On January 17, 2024, the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) convened a national consultative dialogue aimed at dissecting the outcomes of COP28, which took place at Dubai Expo 2020 from November 30, 2023, to December 12, 2023. Professor Ibrahim Choji Mni, the Board Chairman of CSDevNet, inaugurated the event by extending a cordial welcome - [Initiative Aimed at Extending Support to Flood Victims in Ghana](https://pacja.org/ghana/) - PACJA Ghana, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NADMO), is embarking on a significant initiative aimed at extending support to flood victims in Ghana. The project, backed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), underscores the collective efforts to address the challenges posed by natural disasters in the region. Floods have - [Rising Urgency: Africa's Demand for Adaptation Finance Reconstitution](https://pacja.org/rising-urgency-africas-demand-for-adaptation-finance-reconstitution-2/) - In the heart of Marrakech, where seven years ago, the world witnessed the historic COP 22, the annual World Bank/IMF meeting has taken on newfound significance. This gathering is no longer just another routine event; it stands at the crossroads of hope and despair. The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance's voices resonate with urgency and frustration, - [Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate and Disaster Risk Financing](https://pacja.org/advancing-gender-responsive-climate-and-disaster-risk-financing/) - On September 6, 2024, the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC), with support from the Government of Germany through CARE Malawi, organized an orientation meeting on Gender-Responsive Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) for civil society organizations. Chikondi Chabvuta, Southern Regional Policy Advisor for CARE International in Malawi, emphasized the critical importance - [TAKSNA Conference: Strengthening Climate Action Partnerships](https://pacja.org/taksna-conference-strengthening-climate-action-partnerships/) - The TAKSNA Conference, held on October 22 in Tunisia, marked a pivotal moment for @PACJA1 as we engaged with partners from across Africa and Indonesia under the Voices for Just Climate Action initiative. This collaborative platform showcased inspiring locally-led climate actions in water management and agriculture, driven by women farmers and bolstered by government partnerships. - [The Keep Your Promise Campaign: Empowering Climate Leadership Across Africa](https://pacja.org/the-keep-your-promise-campaign-empowering-climate-leadership-across-africa/) - As the Keep Your Promise Campaign enters its second year, the stakes have never been higher for climate justice in Africa. The campaign's overarching goal remains clear: to enhance the effectiveness of climate response measures across the continent by securing stronger leadership from African leaders and demanding accountability from leaders in the Global North. This - [Kenya Platform on Climate Governance](https://pacja.org/kenya-platform-on-climate-governance/) - The Kenyan platform has been actively engaged in a series of impactful events and initiatives, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment. The recent season has been particularly busy, with activities ranging from commemorating Zero Waste Management Day to participating in the FLOCCA elections across various counties. Zero Waste Management Day: On April - [East African Youth Unite for Climate Justice in Djibouti](https://pacja.org/east-african-youth-unite-for-climate-justice-in-djibouti/) - On October 26-27, 2024, the East African Youth Forum on Climate Justice convened at Ayla Hotel, Djibouti, under the high sponsorship of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. Organized by the One and Invisible Youth Movement of Djibouti with support from the United Nations System, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), and Social Change - [Tree Planting at the 2nd Botswana Built Environment Conference and Expo](https://pacja.org/tree-planting-at-the-2nd-botswana-built-environment-conference-and-expo/) - The Botswana Climate Change Network (BCCN) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Botswana Built Environment Conference and Expo, hosted by 360 Events Affair at Ba Isago University in Gaborone. This notable event centered on promoting circular economy principles, sustainable development within built environments, and overall environmental well-being. Highlighting their commitment to environmental conservation, BCCN - [Africa’s Defining Moment: Launching the Climate and Economic Justice Campaign](https://pacja.org/africas-defining-moment-launching-the-climate-and-economic-justice-campaign/) - In the heart of a continent rich in resources but burdened by history, a new movement is rising—one that seeks to redefine Africa’s place in a world shaped by climate chaos, economic injustice, and structural inequality. Today, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) Global Call Against Action To poverty (GCAP)and its partners launched the - [PACJA at the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)](https://pacja.org/pacja-at-the-11th-africa-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-arfsd-11/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) actively participated in the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), held from April 6–11, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. Under the theme “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions,” PACJA convened a series of high-impact engagements amplifying African voices and priorities on - [Strengthening EU-Global South Partnerships Through Policy Coherence and Equity](https://pacja.org/strengthening-eu-global-south-partnerships-through-policy-coherence-and-equity/) - As the climate crisis intensifies and global inequalities deepen, the urgency for policy coherence across regions and sectors has never been greater. Speaking at the European Parliament’s Development Committee session on Policy Coherence for Development, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), highlighted a call to action for the - [Declaration of the 4th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage](https://pacja.org/declaration-of-the-4th-african-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage/) - Lilongwe, Malawi | March 26–28, 2025: Communique: 4th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage The Fourth African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage convened in Lilongwe, Malawi, brought together African governments, civil society, academia, private sector, and frontline communities to amplify African voices and demands on climate finance for loss and damage. Key Highlights - [Applications Now Open for 5th Cohort of Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/applications-now-open-for-5th-cohort-of-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice/) - Kampala, Uganda | April 5, 2025 – The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU), officially launched the fifth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ-V). The announcement was made during a vibrant town hall event in - [Addressing Fashion and Textile Waste Through Sustainable Water and Waste Management](https://pacja.org/addressing-fashion-and-textile-waste-through-sustainable-water-and-waste-management/) - Every year, the world reflects on International Day of Zero Waste. This year, the day is themed "Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles." The theme for this year's International Day will focus on the circular economy, especially on the urgency of addressing waste in one of the most polluting industries globally. The Ellen MacArthur - [Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Africa's Call for Action at the 4th Loss and Damage Conference in Lilongwe](https://pacja.org/bridging-the-climate-finance-gap-africas-call-for-action-at-the-4th-loss-and-damage-conference-in-lilongwe/) - From March 26 to 28, 2025, Lilongwe, Malawi, became the epicenter of Africa's climate discourse as it hosted the 4th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage. Organized by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC), this pivotal gathering convened government, civil society organizations, development partners, and - [Lilongwe, Malawi:  Africa Stakeholders to Meet at the 4th  African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage](https://pacja.org/lilongwe-malawi-africa-stakeholders-to-meet-at-the-4th-african-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage/) - For the 4th time, African stakeholders are to convene in the 4th Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi. The conference, organized by PACJA and CISONECC along with other partners, is set to commence on March 26 to 28, 2025, at Cross Roads Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. This crucial conference will bring - [Rethinking Africa’s Mining Future: Aligning Resources with Climate Justice and Sustainable Development](https://pacja.org/rethinking-africas-mining-future-aligning-resources-with-climate-justice-and-sustainable-development/) - The global race for critical minerals has placed Africa at the center of an intense geopolitical and economic contest. Yet, despite the continent’s vast resource wealth, mining communities continue to face displacement, environmental degradation, and economic injustice. At the recently concluded African Forum on Mining (March 19–21, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), Philip Kilonzo, Head - [Africa’s Water Crisis Require Urgent Action For Clean Water, Climate Resilience](https://pacja.org/africas-water-crisis-require-urgent-action-for-clean-water-climate-resilience/) - Water is not just a resource; it is the lifeline of our planet. Water is vital to maintain health, grow food, generate energy, manage the environment and create jobs. In Africa, a significant portion of the population faces challenges in accessing safe drinking water and sanitation, with over 411 million people lacking basic drinking water - [The Impact of Inadequate Climate Finance on the Health and Well-Being of Women and Girls](https://pacja.org/the-impact-of-inadequate-climate-finance-on-the-health-and-well-being-of-women-and-girls/) - The adverse impacts of Climate change continue to affect diverse sections of people worldwide and Africa in particular. Among those, women are not spared, as they continue to be disproportionately affected in different ways. The UNFCCC report published in 2022 indicates that climate change continues to have impacts on women and girls around the world, - [Placing sustainable and renewable energy transition at the center of Change](https://pacja.org/placing-sustainable-and-renewable-energy-transition-at-the-center-of-change/) - Every year the world celebrates International Day of clean energy in its importance in creating a sustainable future. The theme for this year was "Clean Energy for People and the Planet," emphasizing the need for a sustainable and renewable energy transition to address climate change and enhance environmental resilience. For Africa, this transition serves as - [Terms Of Reference For The End-Term Evaluation of the AACJ Program](https://pacja.org/terms-of-reference-for-the-end-term-evaluation-of-the-aacj-program/) - The Mid-Term Review (MTR) evaluation of the AACJ project, conducted in 2023, provided an in-depth evaluation of the project’s progress, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability up to its midpoint. The review emphasized the program’s success in amplifying African voices, particularly those of women, youth, and local communities, to advance climate justice. It highlighted the development - [Accelerating Action: Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Resilience](https://pacja.org/accelerating-action-advancing-gender-equality-in-climate-resilience/) - As we marked International Women’s Day 2025 this past weekend, we reaffirmed the urgent need to move beyond awareness and accelerate action toward gender equality in climate resilience. Women, particularly those in climate-vulnerable regions like Isiolo, bear the brunt of climate change impacts—walking longer distances for water, struggling to provide food, and rebuilding homes after - [Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/advancing-gender-equality-in-climate-justice/) - On Friday, March 7, 2025, commemorating International Women’s Day, we convened a webinar titled "Transforming Gender Commitments into Reality: A Call for Action at CSW69" brought together key voices from across Africa and beyond. Hosted in partnership with FEMNET, Women Development Organization (WEDO), Abantu Network, Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN), Abantu Network and the Centre - [Opening Statement by Mithika at the AACJ 2025 Global Coordination Meeting](https://pacja.org/opening-statement-by-dr-mithika-mwenda-executive-director-pacja-chair-project-governance-group-pgg-at-the-2025-global-coordination-meeting-gcm-in-garden-court-milpark-hotel-johannesburg-s/) - Distinguished partners, esteemed colleagues, representatives from the Embassy of the Netherlands, our friend Carel de Groot from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, our AACJ Consortium Project Stakeholders – that is Consortium partners, Downstream partners and their smallest units in communities, all allies of climate justice. Good morning! It is both an honor and a - [Reaping opportunities from Climate Change: Obule Morewane shares insights](https://pacja.org/reaping-opportunities-from-climate-change-obule-morewane-shares-insights/) - Climate change has always been seen as a significant challenge to humanity. While there are continuous global efforts to address these challenges, on the other hand, opportunities may emerge across all sectors. For instance, in various areas, the transition to green economies is driving job creation, especially in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, innovation and technologies - [African Activists for Climate Justice: A United Front for Climate Action](https://pacja.org/african-activists-for-climate-justice-a-united-front-for-climate-action/) - The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) Global Convening Meeting (GCM) in South Africa serves as a crucial platform for uniting activists, policymakers, and organizations in the fight for a just climate transition. Under the banner of #AACJ2025GCM, the convening underscores the power of collaboration in addressing the climate crisis and amplifying African voices on - [PACJA's Q4 NewsLetter 2024](https://pacja.org/pacjas-q4-newsletter-2024/) - As the year came to a close, we looked back on an extraordinary journey of advocacy, impact, and resilience. From the Keep Your Promise campaign pushing for climate accountability to groundbreaking initiatives like the TerraFund for AFR100 and the SCEJU Project, Africa’s climate movement grew stronger than ever. At COP29, PACJA amplified the continent’s voice, - [Africa NSA Statement](https://pacja.org/africa-nsa-statement/) - As the world navigates an increasingly multipolar order, African non-state actors (NSAs) are taking a bold stance in the fight for climate justice. The NSA Statement, developed during a consultative review in Addis Ababa on February 12, 2025, is a resolute call for radical climate action, reparations, and systemic reform. Against a backdrop of geopolitical - [Key Takeaways From Africa Non-State Actors Consultative Review On The Outcome Of COP29 & The Road To Belem](https://pacja.org/key-takeaways-from-africa-non-state-actors-consultative-review-on-the-outcome-of-cop29-the-road-to-belem/) - On February 12, 2025, PACJA held a one-day Africa Non-State Actors Consultative Review on the Outcome of COP29 & the Road to Belem. The convening theme: Securing climate justice for Africa in a multipolar world in the Year of Reparations”, attracted representatives of NGOs, Indigenous Groups, Women, Youth, Trade Unions, Farmers Groups, PWDS, Pastoralists, and - [Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Charting the Pathway for Belem: The Role of African Non-State Actors Reflected](https://pacja.org/addis-ababa-ethiopia-charting-the-pathway-for-belem-the-role-of-african-non-state-actors-reflected/) - 2025 marks a Jubilee year associated with debt cancellation, with economic injustice being recognized as a primary cause of various global crises, including climate change and health issues, particularly between the Global North and South. On February 12, 2025, African non-state actors convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to review the outcomes of COP29. The convening - [PACJA Opens the Curtains for the Ambitious Third Generation of Its Strategic Plan](https://pacja.org/pacja-opens-the-curtains-for-the-ambitious-third-generation-of-its-strategic-plan/) - Members of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) have begun developing the third generation of their Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. This initiative was launched during a two-day Continental Governance Council and staff retreat held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 10th to 11th. The gathering aimed to reflect on the achievements of 2024, strengthen PACJA Opens the Curtains for the Ambitious Third Generation of Its Strategic Plan - [Thriving Against the Odds of Climate Justice: Insights from Dr. Augustine Njamnshi](https://pacja.org/thriving-against-the-odds-of-climate-justice-insights-from-dr-augustine-njamnshi/) - The year 2008 marked a significant moment in Johannesburg, South Africa when the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) emerged as the largest and most dynamic civil society platform focused on climate change and sustainable development. What began with just a few members has grown to over 2,000 members across 54 countries, a milestone achieved - [PACJA condemns US G20 Meeting Boycott in South Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-condemns-us-g20-meeting-boycott-in-south-africa/) - Nairobi, Kenya, February 10, 2025 - The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is deeply concerned by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to boycott the G20 Summit in South Africa, a move that undermines the spirit of global cooperation and dismisses Africa’s crucial role in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change. Reports indicate - [Call for Membership Applications](https://pacja.org/call-for-membership-applications/) - Join PACJA – Uniting Africa for Climate Justice Who We Are The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a dynamic coalition of civil society organizations across 54 African countries, dedicated to advancing climate justice and equity-driven development. PACJA amplifies African voices in global climate negotiations, ensuring that pro-poor, people-centered responses are integrated into national and international climate - [Meet Jasper Kassoma, championing the Energy Just Transition in Namibia](https://pacja.org/meet-jasper-kassoma-championing-the-energy-just-transition-in-namibia/) - Jasper Kassoma is a youth born and raised in “the land of Braves”, Namibia. He is one of the youths who attended the third edition of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, an initiative of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). Before attending the NSSCJ training in 2023, Kassoma was working on an - [PACJA & Habitat for Humanity Africa Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Housing](https://pacja.org/pacja-habitat-for-humanity-africa-partner-to-advance-climate-resilient-housing/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Habitat for Humanity Africa, marking a significant step toward enhancing climate justice, resilience, and sustainable urban development across Africa. The agreement was formalized during a breakfast meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, on 31st January 2025 where the partners discussed the intersection PACJA & Habitat for Humanity Africa Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Housing - [PACJA Suppliers_Pre-Qualification_for 2025-2027 and the Questionnaire](https://pacja.org/pacja-suppliers_pre-qualification_for-2025-2027-and-the-questionnaire/) - PACJA (Pan African Climate Justice Alliance) is a Consortium of more than 2000 organizations from 54 African countries, and brings together a diverse membership drawn from Faith-based Organizations, Community-based organizations, non-Governmental organizations, Trusts, Foundations, Indigenous Communities, Farmers, women movements youth groups and Pastoralist Groups with a shared vision to advance a people-centered, rights-based, equitable, just - [African Civil Society Calls for Inclusive and Equitable Energy Reforms at Africa Heads of State Energy Summit](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-calls-for-inclusive-and-equitable-energy-reforms-at-africa-heads-of-state-energy-summit/) - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – January 28, 2025 On the sidelines of the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, African civil society leaders convened to deliberate on urgent reforms, investments, and innovations necessary to ensure universal access to sustainable energy by 2030. The high-level dialogue, co-hosted by the Pan African - [Bridging Generations for Climate Security, Mine Action, and Peace in Africa](https://pacja.org/bridging-generations-for-climate-security-mine-action-and-peace-in-africa/) - On January 22, 2025, a groundbreaking virtual webinar convened under the Climate Security (CLIMSEC) Africa initiative spotlighted the complex intersection of climate change, mine action, and peace in Africa. Hosted by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in collaboration with Mines Action Canada (MAC), the event fostered an intergenerational dialogue that underscored the importance - [Final Evaluation of Swedish Support to Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance](https://pacja.org/final-evaluation-of-swedish-support-to-pan-africa-climate-justice-alliance/) - 1.Background The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) provided financial core support to the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) within the framework of the Swedish Regional Strategy for Africa since 2012. PACJA is a continental coalition of civil society organizations in the African continent, brought together by a common goal of promoting and advocating - [Reclaiming Africa’s Mineral Wealth for a Just Transition](https://pacja.org/reclaiming-africas-mineral-wealth-for-a-just-transition/) - Reclaiming Africa’s Mineral Wealth for a Just TransitionIn a compelling address at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) roundtable on "Redesigning EU-Africa Partnerships," Dr. Mithika Mwenda, a staunch advocate for climate justice, underscored Africa's pivotal role in the global green transition. His message to policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society was clear: “Africa must harness its resource wealth to advance industrialization, - [PACJA Denounces Donald Trump’s Exit from Climate Change Pact, calls for sanctions against US](https://pacja.org/pacja-denounces-donald-trumps-exit-from-climate-change-pact-calls-for-sanctions-against-us/) - January 21, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya: The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) expresses deep disappointment at the decision made on January 20, 2025, by President Donald Trump to once again withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, the landmark global Accord aimed at curbing the catastrophic impacts of climate change. While the decision comes - [County Governments Key in Fight Against Climate Change](https://pacja.org/county-governments-key-in-fight-against-climate-change/) - By Mithika Mwenda | 2d ago Country Governments are critical actors in Kenya’s responses in dealing with the thorny issue and challenges brought about by climate change. The devolved units are pivotal because of their proximity to the grassroots communities and their mandate as prescribed under the devolved governance structure. The counties are more strategic By Mithika Mwenda | 2d ago Country Governments are critical actors in Kenya’s responses in dealing with the thorny issue and challenges brought about by climate change. The devolved units are pivotal because of their proximity to the grassroots communities and their mandate as prescribed under the devolved governance structure. The counties are more strategic - [PACJA Engagement at COP29](https://pacja.org/pacja-engagement-at-cop29/) - We kicked our engagement with a Pre-COP29 workshop which discussed on Securing an ambitious needs based New Collective Quantiftied Goal on climate finance. The workshop brought together Africa CSOs under auspices of PACJA In this workshp Africa CSOs issued the position statement ahead of COP29. This aspiration has been shaped by the the struggles of - [Building Africa's Future with Renewable Energy and Local Mineral Value](https://pacja.org/building-africas-future-with-renewable-energy-and-local-mineral-value/) - Africa is often referred to as the "dark continent" due to its energy shortages, but this narrative overlooks the continent’s vast wealth in critical minerals essential for the global energy transition. Established in 2009, the African Mining Vision (AMV) sought to ensure that Africa's mineral wealth directly benefits its people by encouraging local value addition Building Africa's Future with Renewable Energy and Local Mineral Value - [Empowering Communities: A National Push for Locally-Led Climate Action](https://pacja.org/empowering-communities-a-national-push-for-locally-led-climate-action/) - The Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program is setting the stage for a transformative approach to climate resilience in Kenya by putting communities at the heart of decision-making. The National Convention for Civil Society Organization (CSO) Engagement in FLLoCA Implementation taking place from the 16th to the 19th of December in Maanzoni, Kenya marks a Empowering Communities: A National Push for Locally-Led Climate Action - [COP29 Outcome Analysis](https://pacja.org/cop29-outcome-analysis/) - The COP29 Outcome Analysis provides an in-depth evaluation of the decisions made during the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. It highlights Africa's pivotal demands for climate finance, adaptation, mitigation, and a just transition, while underscoring the gaps in international commitments. Despite some progress, the report critically examines the persisting disparities in COP29 Outcome Analysis - [We are Hiring!](https://pacja.org/we-are-hiring/) - The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a Consortium of more than 2000 organizations from 54 African countries that brings together a diverse membership drawn from Grassroots, Community-based organizations, Faith-based Organizations, Non-Governmental organizations, Trusts, Foundations, Indigenous Communities, Farmers, and Pastoralist Groups with a shared vision to advance a people-centered, rights-based, just, and inclusive approach to We are Hiring! - [PRESS RELEASE: COP 29 Outcome is a Flop](https://pacja.org/press-release-cop-29-outcome-is-a-flop/) - Nairobi, November 25, 2024: As we absorb the outcome of the all-stakes COP29, dubbed the “finance COP”, it is reverberating across mountains, valleys, oceans, rivers, and all over the world that, once again, rich countries have their way – delaying action, and escaping their duty to pay what is due to the victims of their PRESS RELEASE: COP 29 Outcome is a Flop - [Exit Press Release : Baku should not be final resting place for Paris Agreement!](https://pacja.org/exit-press-release-baku-should-not-be-final-resting-place-for-paris-agreement/) - Baku, Azerbaijan – November 22, 2024 African stakeholders, bringing together diverse groups, including civil society, women, youth, Faith-based networks, indigenous groups, pastoralists, wish to express our deepest disappointment at the conclusion of COP29 in Baku. Despite this year’s negotiations being billed as pivotal for securing real progress on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Exit Press Release : Baku should not be final resting place for Paris Agreement! - [PACJA- Response to NCQG](https://pacja.org/pacja-response-to-ncqg/) - As COP29 approaches its conclusion, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is raising a clarion call for justice and equity in the global climate finance agenda. With the release of the disappointing draft New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) text, it's clear that the voices of the vulnerable have been sidelined. Why Does This Matter? Africa PACJA- Response to NCQG - [DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement: DAY 10- COP29](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement-day-10-cop29/) - Day 10 highlights PACJA's critical engagement during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasizing African stakeholders' profound disappointment with stalled negotiations and inadequate climate action from developed nations. It underscores key demands for grant-based climate finance, just adaptation solutions, and accountability while rejecting divisive tactics and manipulative incentives. The text also explores the link between climate change DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement: DAY 10- COP29 - [DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement- DAY 9](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement-day-9/) - On November 19, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) led critical discussions advocating for climate justice and effective adaptation strategies across Africa. The focus was on empowering African parliamentarians to drive inclusive policies, ensure equitable funding, and address the continent’s unique climate challenges. Key highlights included: 1. Climate Finance & DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement- DAY 9 - [PRESS RELEASE -Demonstrate Good Faith, deliver on the NCQG: A call to developed Countries Parties](https://pacja.org/press-release-demonstrate-good-faith-deliver-on-the-ncqg-a-call-to-developed-countries-parties/) - Dive into the pressing narrative shaping Africa's stance at COP29! Our mid-conference statement reflects the collective frustration, resilience, and unwavering demand for equitable climate action. With key discussions around the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) and adaptation finance hanging in the balance, African voices remain united in pushing for ambitious outcomes to address climate injustice. PRESS RELEASE -Demonstrate Good Faith, deliver on the NCQG: A call to developed Countries Parties - [PACJA's Engagement Highlights at COP29: Day 8](https://pacja.org/pacjas-engagement-highlights-at-cop29-day-8/) - On November 18 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) showcased its unwavering commitment to advancing Africa's climate agenda during a series of impactful engagements on the sidelines of COP29. Key Actions and Discussions: Advocating for Equity in Global Climate Policies PACJA held a powerful action demanding the reversal of - [Reverse Injustices of Santiago Network on Loss & Damage](https://pacja.org/reverse-injustices-of-santiago-network-on-loss-damage/) - Baku, Azerbaijan; November 18, 2024 Press Statement on SNLD COP29 - ENGLISH Communique de presse sur l'emplacement du fonds de pertes et dommages - FRENCH Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance, its allies and partners, representing the active agency of Non-State Actors from across Africa, asserts a position of No Negotiation on the Loss Reverse Injustices of Santiago Network on Loss & Damage - [DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - COP 29 Day 7](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement-cop-29-day-7/) - On November 16th, in Baku, Azerbaijan, PACJA (Pan African Climate Justice Alliance) continued its impactful engagement during COP29, with a series of high-level discussions and events aimed at addressing the climate challenges faced by Africa. Collaborating with the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) and other key stakeholders, PACJA emphasized the need for inclusive and community-driven DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - COP 29 Day 7 - [COP29: African CSOs met with the Africa Group of Negotiators](https://pacja.org/cop29-african-csos-met-with-the-africa-group-of-negotiators/) - At the sidelines of COP29, currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, African civil society organizations, united under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), held a meeting with the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN), led by AGN chair Ambassador Ali Mohammed. It is a tradition for PACJA's civil society organizations to meet with the AGN COP29: African CSOs met with the Africa Group of Negotiators - [Baku, Azerbaijan: Stakeholders Explored the nexus between Climate security and NCQG in the IGAD Region](https://pacja.org/baku-azerbaijan-stakeholders-explored-the-nexus-between-climate-security-and-ncqg-in-the-igad-region/) - The new collective quantified goal remains a central topic of discussion at the ongoing 29th Conference of Parties (COP) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This COP, known as the Climate COP, is expected to explore new financial avenues to address climate finance needs as the world transitions from the second generation of Nationally Determined Contributions Baku, Azerbaijan: Stakeholders Explored the nexus between Climate security and NCQG in the IGAD Region - [DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement: COP 29- Day 6](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement-cop-29-day-6/) - On November 15th, in Baku, Azerbaijan, PACJA (Pan African Climate Justice Alliance) took significant strides in advocating for climate justice during a series of impactful engagements at COP29. These included strategic actions and discussions on key issues such as climate finance, energy access, adaptation strategies, and the integration of human rights in global climate initiatives. DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement: COP 29- Day 6 - [DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - Day 5 at COP29](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement-day-5-at-cop29/) - Day 5 at #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a significant milestone in our advocacy journey, building on the momentum from the PRECOP Workshop held on 9th November. Today, we successfully conducted 7 impactful side events, further amplifying our influence and commitment to meaningful climate action. As we prepare for the critical work ahead on Friday, DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - Day 5 at COP29 - [Memento of PACJA Engagement - Day 4](https://pacja.org/memento-of-pacja-engagement-day-4/) - DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - Day 4 On the third day of COP and the fourth day of PACJA’s engagement, African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) united under the banner of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to convene a significant press conference. The event drew a diverse array of journalists from across the Memento of PACJA Engagement - Day 4 - [Daily Memento of PACJA Engagement](https://pacja.org/daily-memento-of-pacja-engagement/) - DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement As the world gathers for COP29, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is steadfast in amplifying Africa’s voice and priorities on the global stage. The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, DAILY Memento of PACJA Engagement - [PRESS STATEMENT- COP29: Africa Demands a Just and Urgent Response to the Climate Crisis](https://pacja.org/press-statement-cop29-africa-demands-a-just-and-urgent-response-to-the-climate-crisis/) - PACJA Press Statement- COP29 Baku, Azerbaijan – 13 November 2024—The African civil society under the auspices of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), speaking at COP29, calls on the world’s leaders to deliver the climate action that Africa urgently needs. At this juncture, where the effects of climate change are intensifying, and global responses PRESS STATEMENT- COP29: Africa Demands a Just and Urgent Response to the Climate Crisis - [African Civil Society Position for UNFCCC-COP29](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-position-for-unfccc-cop29/) - PACJA's Position for COP29 Preamble Securing an ambitious needs based New Collective Quantiftied Goal on climate finance in Azerbaijan has been a primary expectation from diverse stakeholders from Africa. This aspiration has been shaped by the the struggles of people at the frontline of climate crisis and PACJA’s experience at previous COPs, a majority that African Civil Society Position for UNFCCC-COP29 - [Catalyzing Local Action for Urban Sustainability](https://pacja.org/catalyzing-local-action-for-urban-sustainability/) - Catalyzing Local Action for Urban Sustainability- A consortium of non-governmental organizations, including the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES-Kenya), the Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP), and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) from Kenya, has officially launched the Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for a Just and Sustainable Urbanization (SCEJU) project. This initiative, co-funded by the European Union, will run from 2024 to 2026. - [Restoring Hope in Parua: TerraFund for AFR100 Launches Major Reforestation Initiative in West Pokot](https://pacja.org/restoring-hope-in-parua-terrafund-for-afr100-launches-major-reforestation-initiative-in-west-pokot/) - Parua, West Pokot County - Against the backdrop of Kenya’s rolling hills and fresh mountain air, the community of Parua in Baite Ward welcomed a new chapter in their environmental journey. On November 4th, just days before the National Tree Planting Day, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the West Pokot County leadership launched - [PACJA and Practical Action Sign Historic MoU to Advance Climate Justice Across Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-practical-action-sign-historic-mou-to-advance-climate-justice-across-africa/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Practical Action have marked a significant milestone today by officially partnering by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This powerful collaboration is set to champion locally-led climate solutions and enhance the resilience of Africa’s most vulnerable communities. The partnership is focused on tackling key areas such as - [Q3 Newsletter 2024](https://pacja.org/q3-newsletter-2024/) - RoundUp Voices - Qt 3 2024 As we reflect on the achievements of this quarter, our journey in the climate justice realm continues to gain momentum, highlighting our unwavering commitment to transformative change across Africa. The recent period has been marked by pivotal engagements that underscore our dedication to advancing climate justice and fostering sustainable - [Climate Action: Why does PACJA stand firm on a call to break silos?](https://pacja.org/climate-action-why-does-pacja-stand-firm-on-a-call-to-break-silos/) - An African proverb depicts it very well that if you want to go fast, go alone and if you want to go far, go together. It has not been easy for activists to come together in the fight for climate Justice. Since its foundation in 2008, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) consistently strived - [Tutegrated Newsletter](https://pacja.org/tutegrated-newsletter/) - Tutegrated Newsletter. The Tujiinue Tena Integrated Project (TUTEGRATED) is a community-driven climate action initiative that emerged to tackle the compounded effects of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable populations. The name, loosely translated as "We lift ourselves, once again," reflects its mission to empower communities at the bottom of the economic pyramid - [Dr. Mithika Mwenda Honored on The Independent Climate 100 List 2024](https://pacja.org/dr-mithika-mwenda-honored-on-the-independent-climate-100-list-2024/) - New York City, September 23, 2024 – Dr. Mithika Mwenda, a prominent advocate for climate justice, has been honored with a place on The Independent’s inaugural Climate 100 List for 2024. This announcement, made during Climate Week NYC, celebrates the most influential figures in the fight against climate change. Dr. Mwenda, co-founder and executive director - [Powering Equality: The Renewable Energy Revolution and Women's Empowerment](https://pacja.org/powering-equality-the-renewable-energy-revolution-and-womens-empowerment/) - The global shift towards renewable energy is not just a solution to climate change; it's becoming a powerful driver of socioeconomic development and gender equality. As countries worldwide embrace cleaner energy sources, a new narrative is emerging that intertwines environmental sustainability with social progress and economic empowerment. The renewable energy sector has seen remarkable growth - [Shaping Sustainable African Cities: Climate Justice and Urban Resilience at the Inaugural Africa Urban Forum](https://pacja.org/shaping-sustainable-african-cities-climate-justice-and-urban-resilience-at-the-inaugural-africa-urban-forum/) - The Inaugural Africa Urban Forum (AUF), held from 3rd to 6th September 2024 at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, stands as a vital milestone in the continent's ongoing dialogue on sustainable urban development. This forum, which reflects the collaborative commitment of the African Union Commission and its member states, is rooted in Shaping Sustainable African Cities: Climate Justice and Urban Resilience at the Inaugural Africa Urban Forum - [Outcomes of the African Regional Consultative Forum on Critical Minerals and Just Transition](https://pacja.org/outcomes-of-the-african-regional-consultative-forum-on-critical-minerals-and-just-transition/) - Leveraging Critical Minerals to Catalyze Inclusive Broad-based Development in Africa Introduction As the world increasingly turns to clean energy technologies to combat climate change, the demand for critical minerals—essential for producing batteries, solar panels, and other renewable energy infrastructure – continues to rise [1]. With its rich endowment of these minerals, Africa stands at a - [Legislators Call for Breaking Silos in Implementing Climate Change Commitments](https://pacja.org/legislators-call-for-breaking-silos-in-implementing-climate-change-commitments/) - Parliamentarians from across Africa are gathering in Abidjan to discuss their roles in implementing both international and national climate change commitments. This session is being held alongside the 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa. The session aims to enhance awareness among parliamentarians about climate change commitments and facilitate the exchange of experiences Legislators Call for Breaking Silos in Implementing Climate Change Commitments - [PACJA Awards Journalists Reporting on The Environment and Climate Change in Africa (ACCER)](https://pacja.org/pacja-awards-journalists-reporting-on-the-environment-and-climate-change-in-africa-accer/) - PRESS RELEASE - ACCER AWARDS Abidjan, 31 August 2024 - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has honored outstanding journalists reporting on environmental and climate change issues in Africa. The award ceremony occurred in Abidjan, alongside the 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII). This year's theme was "Advancing Accountability for PACJA Awards Journalists Reporting on The Environment and Climate Change in Africa (ACCER) - [Strengthening Climate Resilience - Key Outcomes from the AFDAN Nairobi Forum](https://pacja.org/strengthening-climate-resilience-key-outcomes-from-the-afdan-nairobi-forum/) - The recent African Green Climate Finance National Designated Authorities Network (AFDAN) meeting, held in Nairobi from August 22nd to 23rd, 2024, marks a significant step forward in the fight for climate resilience in Africa. The event, convened by the Kenyan government in collaboration with the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and other key stakeholders, - [ CCDA -XII:  Climate Finance and a Collective Call for New Collective Quantified Goal at a Higher Note](https://pacja.org/ccda-xii-climate-finance-and-a-collective-call-for-new-collective-quantified-goal-at-a-higher-note/) - This year, Abidjan will be remembered for the consistent and firm call by stakeholders, including multilateral organizations and others, for the continent to stand up in one voice. This call aims to ensure that an ambitious new quantified goal on adaptation finance is attained and that Africa benefits, rather than passively observing what happens. This CCDA -XII: Climate Finance and a Collective Call for New Collective Quantified Goal at a Higher Note - [Climate Finance for Africa: The Unsolved Puzzle at the Heart of CCDA-12 Discussions](https://pacja.org/climate-finance-for-africa-the-unsolved-puzzle-at-the-heart-of-ccda-12-discussions/) - The 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) is taking place from August 30th to September 2nd, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. This significant event coincides with the special AMCEN meeting and precedes the much-anticipated COP29, scheduled for later this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Climate Finance is expected to take center - [2024 RoundUp Voices - Quarter 2](https://pacja.org/2024-roundup-voices-quarter-2/) - The second quarter has been a vibrant period for The Alliance, filled with regional convenings and national engagements across various platforms. We've aligned our efforts with key global observances, including World Earth Day and World Health Day, and actively participated in significant international gatherings such as the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, and 2024 RoundUp Voices - Quarter 2 - [Critical Minerals: A Curse or Blessing? Africa Stakeholders Debate in South Africa](https://pacja.org/critical-minerals-a-curse-or-blessing-africa-stakeholders-debate-in-south-africa/) - The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, essential for meeting Global Climate Goals, is contingent upon critical minerals. Key critical minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt are essential components in numerous rapidly advancing clean energy technologies, including wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles. Later this year, in November, governments from all corners Critical Minerals: A Curse or Blessing? Africa Stakeholders Debate in South Africa - [Strengthening Grassroots Climate Action: PACJA’s Workshop for the South African Designated National Platform (DNP)](https://pacja.org/strengthening-grassroots-climate-action-pacjas-workshop-for-the-south-african-designated-national-platform-dnp/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has long been at the forefront of advancing climate justice across the African continent. A cornerstone of PACJA’s governance structure is the Designated National Platforms (DNPs), which act as crucial units linking the Alliance’s strategic initiatives with its members in African countries and communities. These platforms are the Strengthening Grassroots Climate Action: PACJA’s Workshop for the South African Designated National Platform (DNP) - [Climate Justice and Children's Rights Guide](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-and-childrens-rights-guide/) - Did you know that every child worldwide is impacted by at least one climate hazard? Children born from 2020 onward will face 2-7 times more extreme climate events than their grandparents. As the climate crisis deepens, it threatens children's survival and all aspects of their childhood. The need for comprehensive guidance and action has never Climate Justice and Children's Rights Guide - [Joint Declaration of the Djiboutian Youth: Call to Action for Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/joint-declaration-of-the-djiboutian-youth-call-to-action-for-climate-justice/) - The first edition of The National Youth Forum on Climate Justice took place from August 10th to 11th, 2024, in Djibouti, the event was held as a prelude to International Youth Day. Centered on the theme "Youth and Climate Justice: How can young people contribute to a sustainable and positive social impact?", the event provided a Joint Declaration of the Djiboutian Youth: Call to Action for Climate Justice - [CSO Engagement with FOCAC: Growing Influence and Opportunities](https://pacja.org/cso-engagement-with-focac-growing-influence-and-opportunities/) - The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has emerged as one of the most consequential development partnerships for the African continent in recent decades. It governs and guides the trade and investment relationship between African countries and China. While primarily a state-to-state-driven process, civil society organizations (CSOs) have steadily increased their engagement and influence within FOCAC. CSO Engagement with FOCAC: Growing Influence and Opportunities - [Strengthening Climate Finance for Africa for Effective Adaptation and Resilience Building](https://pacja.org/strengthening-climate-finance-for-africa-for-effective-adaptation-and-resilience-building/) - A joint meeting for the operationalization of the CAHOSCC Decision on Green Climate Financing for Africa was held on August 6, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was organized by the Africa Green Climate Finance Designated Authorities Network (AfDAN), the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and the Strengthening Climate Finance for Africa for Effective Adaptation and Resilience Building - [African Youth Lead the Charge on Climate Action: Calling for AU and IOM Support](https://pacja.org/african-youth-lead-the-charge-on-climate-action-calling-for-au-and-iom-support/) - In the face of an escalating climate crisis, Africa's youth are stepping up to demand action and drive solutions. With 527 million young people aged 15-35, this dynamic demographic is poised to reshape the continent's approach to climate change, security, and migration. However, they can't do it alone. The African Union (AU) and the International African Youth Lead the Charge on Climate Action: Calling for AU and IOM Support - [Climate Justice And Children’s Rights Guide](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-and-childrens-rights/) - Click on the image to read/Download Climate Justice And Children’s Rights - [Delving into the role of Legislatures and their buy-in towards Climate Legislation: Who has to do what?](https://pacja.org/delving-into-the-role-of-legislatures-and-their-buy-in-towards-climate-legislation-who-has-to-do-what/) - The East African community has established the Community’s Climate Change Policy. This policy is designed to guide Partner States and other stakeholders in preparing and implementing collective measures to address climate change in the region while ensuring sustainable social and economic development. The policy sets out statements and actions to steer climate change adaptation and Delving into the role of Legislatures and their buy-in towards Climate Legislation: Who has to do what? - [A Model Law on Climate Change adopted. What is next?](https://pacja.org/a-model-law-on-climate-change-adopted-what-is-next/) - On July 3, 2024, the Pan African Parliamentarians during their third ordinary sitting in Johannesburg, South Africa adopted the climate change Model law which is expected to guide legislation at national levels. The Model Law on Climate Change was developed by the committee on rural economy, agriculture, environment and natural resources and the latter took A Model Law on Climate Change adopted. What is next? - [HLPF 2024: Global Civil society call for equity in Decision Making](https://pacja.org/hlpf-2024-global-civil-society-call-for-equity-in-decision-making/) - Global Civil Society take: Attendance is not participation UNMute Civil society Why are we not making sufficient headway in combatting climate change? Furthermore, why do we witness an escalation in wars and conflicts? From July 8 to 18 July 2024 the US is hosting the 2024 session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Global Civil society call for equity in Decision Making - [PACJA Announces the 8th Edition of Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards](https://pacja.org/pacja-announces-the-8th-edition-of-africa-climate-change-and-environmental-reporting-awards/) - Kenya, July 6, 2024: The Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards have been announced for their eighth edition. Initiated by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in 2013, these awards recognize exceptional journalism that highlights climate change and environmental issues in Africa. They aim to celebrate journalists who influence public understanding and policy PACJA Announces the 8th Edition of Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards - [Applications are Now Open for the 8th Edition of the ACCER Awards!](https://pacja.org/applications-are-now-open-for-the-8th-edition-of-the-accer-awards/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) with the support of the African Activists for climate justice is thrilled to announce that applications for the 7th edition of the African Climate and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards are now open. This prestigious award has been recognizing and celebrating exceptional journalism in climate and environmental reporting since Applications are Now Open for the 8th Edition of the ACCER Awards! - [Empowering Tomorrow: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Unites Global Youth for Change](https://pacja.org/empowering-tomorrow-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-unites-global-youth-for-change/) - The fourth Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) commenced with an international symposium on Climate Justice, drawing high-level dignitaries, government officials, diplomats, and hundreds of youths from 87 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. The symposium's theme, "Igniting Youth Power for Enhanced Global Solidarity on Climate Justice," set the stage for a pivotal Empowering Tomorrow: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Unites Global Youth for Change - [Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort IV: The Countdown Begins](https://pacja.org/nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-cohort-iv-the-countdown-begins/) - The much-anticipated Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) Cohort IV is just a day away from kicking off with an International High-Level Symposium, marking the commencement of this year's program. This year's cohort showcases a vibrant representation from 87 countries worldwide, with 52 of these being African nations. Eligible participants, brimming with anticipation, are Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort IV: The Countdown Begins - [An Awakening in Global Solidarity for Youth-Led Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/an-awakening-in-global-solidarity-for-youth-led-climate-justice/) - The sun rose gently over the lush landscapes of Meru County, casting a golden hue on the hills and valleys that surrounded the Meru University of Science and Technology. The air buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the university prepared to host a pivotal town hall meeting, a prelude to the High-Level Symposium for the An Awakening in Global Solidarity for Youth-Led Climate Justice - [SB60 Press Statements](https://pacja.org/sb60-press-statements/) - We are here, once again, to convey our views on SB60, as representatives of broad constituencies drawn from the African continent. Here, we represent Africa in its diversity, including civil society, Women, youth, Parliamentarians, Indigenous People & Local Communities, smallholder producers, pastoralists, Scholars and others. We came to Bonn with renewed hope that the New - [Reflections on the First Week of SB60](https://pacja.org/reflections-on-the-first-week-of-sb60/) - SB60 kicked off at the city of Bonn on 3rd June, coming just weeks after devastating extreme floods which affected several countries in Africa and beyond. Kenya alone lost close to three hundred people while tens remain unaccounted for; While vulnerable women, men and children were drowning in East Africa, school-going children in South Sudan Reflections on the First Week of Sb60 - [Urgent Call to Action at SB60: Addressing Climate Change Impacts in Africa](https://pacja.org/urgent-call-to-action-at-sb60-addressing-climate-change-impacts-in-africa/) - We represent millions of climate change victims across Africa – smallholder farmers, women, youth, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, local businesses – and we wish to set priorities for SB60. Recently, devastating climate-fueled floods have ravaged African countries, leaving millions of families in ruin, thousands dead, and billions of dollars in property damage. In the Urgent Call to Action at SB60: Addressing Climate Change Impacts in Africa - [PACJA Q1 Newsletter 2024: Roundup Voices](https://pacja.org/pacja-q1-newsletter-2024-roundup-voices/) - Our journey into 2024 commenced with a thoughtful staff reflection meeting, dissecting the hits and misses of the previous year. From this introspection, we’ve crafted new and effective strategies, poised to amplify our influence in international dialogue processes. Simultaneously, our focus remains steadfastly fixed on the plights and needs of communities on the front lines PACJA Q1 Newsletter 2024: Roundup Voices - [ARFSD Newsletter 2024](https://pacja.org/arfsd-newsletter-2024/) - ARFSD Q2 Newsletter 2024 - [Pre- Ninth IEA conference: Stakeholders explored the role of accelerated policy action in addressing energy efficiency](https://pacja.org/pre-nineth-iea-conference-stakeholders-explored-the-role-of-accelerated-policy-action-in-addressing-energy-efficiency/) - From May 21-22, 2024, Kenya will host the IEA’s 9th Global Conference, marking the first time the conference takes place in Africa. This event focuses on expediting policy action on energy efficiency, prioritizing practical solutions for efficiency, accessibility, and affordability. Preceding the conference, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) gathered stakeholders from Kenya's energy Pre -9th IEA conference: Stakeholders explored the role of accelerated policy action in addressing energy efficiency - [UN CSOs Conference: PACJA Shared Insights on the Role of Green Hydrogen In Reducing Emission](https://pacja.org/un-csos-conference-pacja-shared-insights-on-the-role-of-green-hydrogen-in-reducing-emission/) - During the second and last day of the UN CSO conference, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) highlighted the key requirements for Kenya to achieve industrial diversification through the use of Green Hydrogen. Green Hydrogen is produced through the process of electrolysis of water and is considered a renewable source of energy that does UN CSOs Conference: PACJA Shared Insights on the Role of Green Hydrogen In Reducing Emission - [Kenya CSOs gear up for Historic UN Civil Society Conference](https://pacja.org/kenya-csos-gear-up-for-historic-un-civil-society-conference/) - From May 9-10, Kenya will host the United Nations Civil Society Conference which is expected to attract 1500 participants and is expected to provide preliminary discussions and data ahead of the Summit of the Future in September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York. In a landmark moment for Kenya and the global community, Kenya CSOs gear up for Historic UN Civil Society Conference - [Advancing Sustainable Development: Insights from the African CSO Pre-Conference Towards the 69th UN Civil Society Conference](https://pacja.org/advancing-sustainable-development-insights-from-the-african-cso-pre-conference-towards-the-69th-un-civil-society-conference/) - The recent African CSO Official Pre-Conference, preceding the 69th United Nations Civil Society Conference, served as a pivotal platform for discourse, collaboration, and advocacy toward advancing sustainable development across the continent. Graced by esteemed figures such as Carole Ageng’o, Co-Chair of the UN Civil Society Conference, Sandra Macharia, Director of the United Nations Information Service, Advancing Sustainable Development: Insights from the African CSO Pre-Conference Towards the 69th UN Civil Society Conference - [Climate Crisis: Devastating Floods Take East Africa Hostage](https://pacja.org/climate-crisis-devastating-floods-take-east-africa-hostage/) - The relentless fury of nature has once again descended upon East Africa, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Hundreds, if not thousands, of homes have been swept away, livelihoods lost, and lives extinguished. The once vibrant communities of Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda now grapple with the aftermath of constant rainfall, as floods inundate - [Post- 630 Campaign Launch Press Release](https://pacja.org/post-630-campaign-launch-press-release/) - Fmr. Malawian President Leads Call for Increased Energy Access Investments in SSA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – April 23, 2024 – Campaigners, led by former Malawian president Dr Joyce Banda, have called for urgent and massive investments in renewable energy access to provide electricity to millions in sub-Saharan Africa—as the world enters the last five years - [Urgency for Renewable Energy Investments](https://pacja.org/urgency-for-renewable-energy-investments/) - As we conclude the Launch and Strategy Workshop of the Six30 campaign, we are reminded of the stark reality that over 630 million people in our region still live without electricity while almost a billion cook and heat their homes with firewood, charcoal, and other inefficient and hazardous biomass-based fuels. These are not just statistics; - [Strengthening African CSO Voices for a Consolidated Position for Global Influence](https://pacja.org/strengthening-african-cso-voices-for-a-consolidated-position-for-global-influence/) - In the lead-up to the 69th UN Civil Society Conference in support of the Summit of the Future, African civil society organizations (CSOs) are gearing up to make their voices heard on the global stage. Recognizing the pivotal role of civil society in shaping development paradigms and fostering inclusivity, stakeholders are gathering for pre-conference discussions Strengthening African CSO Voices for a Consolidated Position for Global Influence - [Strengthening Advocacy and Communication for Climate Action: Insights from AACJ Workshop](https://pacja.org/strengthening-advocacy-and-communication-for-climate-action-insights-from-aacj-workshop/) - In a concerted effort to fortify advocacy and communication strategies for climate action, the recently concluded Advocacy and Communication Training/Workshop under the African Adaptation and Climate Justice (AACJ) project marked a pivotal moment. Designed to foster teamwork and align priorities for AACJ implementation, the workshop set out to empower stakeholders to effectively communicate the urgent Strengthening Advocacy and Communication for Climate Action: Insights from AACJ Workshop - [PACJA shares its perspective on developing a successful third-generation NDC strategy](https://pacja.org/pacja-shares-its-perspective-on-developing-a-successful-third-generation-ndc-strategy/) - Today April 22 2013 marks the official start of the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On the first day of the Regional Forum, there were Climate Talks that brought together representatives from various institutions and partners including UNECA, the University of Addis Ababa, the Swedish embassy in Addis Ababa, PACJA shares its perspective on developing a successful third-generation NDC strategy - [Press Statement: Adaptation and Finance are Top Priorities for Africa](https://pacja.org/press-statement-adaptation-and-finance-are-top-priorities-for-africa/) - The Global Goal on Adaptation and the New Collective Quantified Goal should reflect this reality Climate Justice Alliance in collaboration with CARE International and other partners, organized a comprehensive and outcome-oriented forum to promote accountability and advance the climate finance agenda, with a particular focus on the adaptation needs of the African continent. The primary Press Statement: Adaptation and Finance are Top Priorities for Africa - [PACJA, Partners underscore Adaptation and Finance as top priorities for Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-underscore-adaptation-and-finance-as-top-priorities-for-africa/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, along with CARE International and other partners, held a press conference to underline Adaptation and Finance as top priorities for Africa. The conference was held after two days of comprehensive discussions, with the aim of promoting accountability and advancing the climate finance agenda, with a particular focus on the PACJA, Partners underscore Adaptation and Finance as top priorities for Africa - [PACJA, AMFREF in a New Deal on Climate Change and Health](https://pacja.org/pacja-amfref-in-a-new-deal-on-climate-change-and-health/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and AMREF Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding, formalizing their partnership in addressing the intersection of climate change and health. Both organizations recognize the impact of climate change on health systems in Africa and are committed to implementing initiatives that support health resilience against climate change. The signing PACJA, AMFREF in a New Deal on Climate Change and Health - [PACJA Calls for Centring Health in Climate Policies for Health Equity Promotion](https://pacja.org/pacja-calls-for-centring-health-in-climate-policies-for-health-equity-promotion/) - During the two-day High-Level Climate Change and Health workshop, which took place on the sidelines of the Tenth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, PACJA urged the promotion of health equity. He said this in the inaugural speech at the High-Level Climate Change and Health Session, which was PACJA Calls for Centring Health in Climate Policies for Health Equity Promotion - [ARFSD -10: CSOs Discussed Pragmatic Actions in Influencing Adaptation Finance Flows To Frontline Communities](https://pacja.org/arfsd-10-csos-discussed-pragmatic-actions-in-influencing-adaptation-finance-flows-to-frontline-communities/) - On 17th April 2024, PACJA and its partners held a side event ahead of the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 22nd to 25th April. The event focused on "Harnessing the Power of the Troika to Deliver for Africa" and explored mechanisms to connect the power of the Troika ARFSD -10: CSOs Discussed Pragmatic Actions in Influencing Adaptation Finance Flows To Frontline Communities - [Shaping African Narratives Through Capacity Strengthening of Journalists and Editors](https://pacja.org/shaping-african-narratives-through-capacity-strengthening-of-journalists-and-editors/) - In recent years, conversations surrounding climate change and development have taken center stage on the global agenda. With severe climatic conditions threatening lives and livelihoods and intensifying competition for dwindling natural resources, addressing climate change has become imperative. Africa, in particular, has emerged as a key player in these discussions, hosting significant events such as Shaping African Narratives Through Capacity Strengthening of Journalists and Editors - [Empowering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation in Combating Climate Change](https://pacja.org/david-richard-komu-empowering-a-sustainable-future-the-role-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-and-innovation-in-combating-climate-change/) - The issue of climate change has become a major concern for our planet. It has become imperative to come up with effective strategies to combat environmental degradation. Fortunately, technological advancements in the form of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other innovative approaches are playing a vital role in this struggle. These new solutions can Empowering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation in Combating Climate Change- David Richard Komu - [Navigating Climate Change Impacts in Africa: Perspectives on Loss, Damage, and Financial Resilience](https://pacja.org/navigating-climate-change-impacts-in-africa-perspectives-on-loss-damage-and-financial-resilience/) - The discussions surrounding loss and damage are deeply poignant as they grapple with the profound impact on individuals and communities. These conversations are characterized by the heartbreaking reality of coping with various forms of loss: loss of lives, livelihoods, connections, and other intangible yet deeply felt losses. Civil Societies in Africa have put together the Navigating Climate Change Impacts in Africa: Perspectives on Loss, Damage, and Financial Resilience - [Press Statement: African Non-State Actors Urge A Recall of the Unjust and Unorthodox Decision of Locating the Santiago Network On Loss & Damage In Geneva](https://pacja.org/press-statement-african-non-state-actors-urge-a-recall-of-the-unjust-and-unorthodox-decision-of-locating-the-santiago-network-on-loss-damage-in-geneva/) - Nairobi, Kenya; March 25, 2024 Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance, its allies and partners, representing the active agency of Non State Actors from across Africa is deeply disturbed by the decision of the Advisory Board of the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD) which held its first meeting from 18 to 20 March, in African Non-State Actors Urge A Recall of the Unjust and Unorthodox Decision of Locating the Santiago Network On Loss & Damage In Geneva - [PACJA 2024 Strategy](https://pacja.org/pacja-2024-strategy/) - PACJA 2024 STRATEGY 1. CONTEXT The Post-COP28 context presents both opportunities and challenges for advancing climate diplomacy in equal measures. The continued expansion of fossil fuels and gas by many G7 countries is a worrisome context as it portends a further growth in emissions at a time when the global community is keen on emissions - [Declaration of the Third African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage](https://pacja.org/declaration-of-the-third-african-regional-conference-on-loss-and-damage/) - Lilongwe, Malawi; March 22, 2024 Preamble The third Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage, aimed at providing a platform for African stakeholders to develop strategies for accelerating access to loss and damage funds took place at Lilongwe, Malawi, on March 20 -22, 2024. The Conference was hosted by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Declaration of the Third African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage - [Harmonizing Loss and Damage: Bridging Climate Impact and Ecosystem Resilience](https://pacja.org/harmonizing-loss-and-damage-bridging-climate-impact-and-ecosystem-resilience/) - The second day of the 3rd African Regional Forum on Loss and Damage commenced with renewed enthusiasm as delegates engaged in a thorough review of the discussions held on the preceding day. These initial exchanges laid a solid foundation for further deliberations on the critical issues surrounding loss and damage. Kicking us off was the Harmonizing Loss and Damage: Bridging Climate Impact and Ecosystem Resilience - [GUARD Africa Project Transforms Meru County Through Locally Led Adaptation Initiatives](https://pacja.org/guard-africa-project-transforms-meru-county-through-locally-led-adaptation-initiatives/) - On March 14th, 2024, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), embarked on a significant journey to witness firsthand the strides made in locally-led climate change adaptation projects on the slopes of Mount Kenya. This visit marked the culmination of year 2 of the GUARD Africa project, an GUARD Africa Project Transforms Meru County Through Locally Led Adaptation Initiatives - [PACJA and Rights Group Strengthen Ties](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-rights-group-strengthen-ties/) - On March 12, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved as The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance and National Human Rights Institutions officially solidified their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This pivotal agreement marks a formal commitment to joint efforts in advancing climate justice initiatives across Africa. The historic event unfolded during a Embracing Multilateralism in Addressing Pressing Issues in Climate Justice and Human Rights in the Era of Planetary Crisis PACJA and Rights Group Strengthen Ties - [Intersectionality of Gender, Energy Access, and Climate in the Context of Kenya](https://pacja.org/intersectionality-of-gender-energy-access-and-climate-in-the-context-of-kenya/) - Approximately one-third of the world's population, which is around 2.4 billion people, cook using open fires that are fuelled by coal, kerosene, and biomass. These sources generate harmful household air pollution, which is responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths per year, according to the World Health Organization. Women and children usually handle household chores Intersectionality of Gender, Energy Access, and Climate in the Context of Kenya - [International Women's Day: Uniting for Climate Justice and Empowerment](https://pacja.org/international-womens-day-uniting-for-climate-justice-and-empowerment/) - International Women's Day (IWD) in 2024 witnessed a vibrant and impactful celebration by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and its partners across the globe. The central theme, "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress," echoed through various events and initiatives, showcasing the commitment to climate justice and women's empowerment. Strengthening Bonds: PACJA's Visit to The African International Women's Day: Uniting for Climate Justice and Empowerment - [Press Statement: The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa](https://pacja.org/press-statement-the-current-model-of-gcf-financing-is-not-working-for-africa/) - A Bold Call for Transformation in the GCF This Statement outlines key concerns and perspectives of the Non-State Actors, under the convenorship of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance on the state at play at GCF and about its effectiveness in addressing the priority needs of African countries. Released at a time when the Green The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa! - [Seize the Moment: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Offers African Youths a Transformative Journey Towards Environmental Leadership](https://pacja.org/seize-the-moment-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-offers-african-youths-a-transformative-journey-towards-environmental-leadership/) - As the application deadline for the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice rapidly approaches, prospective participants find themselves on the brink of a unique opportunity. With only four days remaining, it's time to delve into the essential details that can shape this transformative experience for African youths eager to expand their understanding of climate change Seize the Moment: Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Offers African Youths a Transformative Journey Towards Environmental Leadership - [Unlocking Circularity: A Blueprint for Tackling Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Pollution](https://pacja.org/unlocking-circularity-a-blueprint-for-tackling-climate-change-biodiversity-loss-and-pollution/) - #post_excerptUnlocking Circularity: A Blueprint for Tackling Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Pollution - [Nurturing a Circular Future: Celebrating Africa Environment Day in Wangari Maathai's Footsteps](https://pacja.org/nurturing-a-circular-future-celebrating-africa-environment-day-in-wangari-maathais-footsteps/) - In 2002, the Organization of the African Unity Council of Ministers, in their meeting in Durban, South Africa, designated Africa Environment Day as a response to the environmental challenges faced by the continent. This day is not only an acknowledgment of these challenges but also a celebration of the late Prof. Wangari Maathai, the first Nurturing a Circular Future: Celebrating Africa Environment Day in Wangari Maathai's Footsteps - [Empowering Women for Climate Action: Insights from Leaders at UNEA-6 Side Event Forum](https://pacja.org/empowering-women-for-climate-action-insights-from-leaders-at-unea-6-side-event-forum/) - Yesterday, we had the privilege of delving into the wealth of wisdom shared by leaders from esteemed organizations such as FEMNET, Natural Justice, Africa Youth Commission, and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance. The discussions revolved around a critical theme—the empowerment of women and their indispensable role in addressing the triple crises our planet currently Empowering Women for Climate Action: Insights from Leaders at UNEA-6 Side Event Forum - [The Interconnected Challenges of Human Mobility and Climate Change](https://pacja.org/the-interconnected-challenges-of-human-mobility-and-climate-change/) - The recent high-level policy dialogue on human mobility within the context of climate change has illuminated the pressing issues facing our world. The dialogue, featuring representatives such as Mohammed Abdiker, Chief of Staff, International Organization for Migration (IOM), Dr. Peter J. Dery- Director of Environment of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Republic The Interconnected Challenges of Human Mobility and Climate Change - [Multistakeholder Consultative Forum Recommendations to the 37th AU Heads of States Summit on Strengthening Governance of Climate Action in Africa](https://pacja.org/multistakeholder-consultative-forum-recommendations-to-the-37th-au-heads-of-states-summit-on-strengthening-governance-of-climate-action-in-africa/) - Read here in English or French In the wake of multifaceted challenges facing the African continent, a Multistakeholder Consultative Forum was convened on the 12th and 13th of February 2024 in Addis Ababa, it convened government and intergovernmental representatives, Non-State Actors (including NGOs, Indigenous Groups, Women, Youth, Trade Unions, Farmers Groups, PWDS, and Pastoralists), the Multistakeholder Consultative Forum Recommendations to the 37th AU Heads of States Summit on Strengthening Governance of Climate Action in Africa - [Quarter 4 October- December 2023 Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance Voices Round-Up](https://pacja.org/quarter-4-october-december-2023-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-voices-round-up/) - 2023: Qt 4 Newsletter Throughout the past year, our team has been fully engaged and diligently occupied with a multitude of responsibilities and projects., marked by the inaugural global stock take for the Paris Agreement. This period involved significant consolidation and meticulous account-taking while holding individuals and entities accountable. Our collective commitments were scrutinized to Quarter 4 October- December 2023 Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance Voices Round-Up - [Empowering Africa's Youth, Nairobi Summer School Cohort IV Sparks Youth-Led Global Climate Action](https://pacja.org/empowering-africas-youth-nairobi-summer-school-cohort-iv-sparks-youth-led-global-climate-action/) - In a significant leap toward empowering young African activists in the realm of climate justice, the fourth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice was recently unveiled during the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance's (PACJA) retreat in Addis Ababa. This pioneering initiative, led by PACJA, has unfolded successfully over the past three years, Empowering Africa's Youth, Nairobi Summer School Cohort IV Sparks Youth-Led Global Climate Action - [African Climate Diplomacy Bared: Insights from Multistakeholder Forum on COP28 and COP29 Strategy](https://pacja.org/african-climate-diplomacy-bared-insights-from-multistakeholder-forum-on-cop28-and-cop29-strategy/) - The Multistakeholder Consultative Forum on COP28 Reflections and Strategy for COP 29, held on the sidelines of the 37th African Union Summit, provided a platform for a thoughtful examination of Africa's position amid global challenges. The 37th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union unfolded with the theme of "building African Climate Diplomacy Bared: Insights from Multistakeholder Forum on COP28 and COP29 Strategy - [Addis Ababa: PACJA set to join CLIMDEV-Africa in examining the results of COP28](https://pacja.org/addis-ababa-pacja-set-to-join-climdev-africa-in-examining-the-results-of-cop28/) - From 12th to 13th February 2023, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) will join ClimDev -Africa and other partners in a two-day Multistakeholder forum that will examine the outcomes of COP28 and strategy for COP29 which will take place in Baku, Abseron, Azerbaijan from 11-22 November 2024. The gathering takes place ahead of the Addis Ababa: PACJA set to join CLIMDEV-Africa in examining the results of COP28 - [Solidarity and partnership took center stage at the commencement of the AACJ Global Coordination Meeting.](https://pacja.org/solidarity-and-partnership-took-center-stage-at-the-commencement-of-the-aacj-global-coordination-meeting/) - In the official opening of the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) Global Coordination Meeting in Addis, Ethiopia, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Chair of AACJ Project Governance Group (PGG), he expressed that the success of AACJ demonstrates the capability of the global south in finding effective solutions to emerging issues on the continent. He commended Solidarity and partnership took center stage at the commencement of the AACJ Global Coordination Meeting. - [Highlights on PACJA Actions at COP28](https://pacja.org/highlights-on-pacja-actions-at-cop28/) - HIGHLIGHTS - PACJA ACTIONS AT COP28 Members drawn from African civil society organizations coalescing under PACJA convened in Dubai in a COP28 preparatory workshop that assessed challenges and progress made from the previous COP 27. More than 70,000 delegates from parties, and UN, observers gathered for the 28th session of UNFCCC in Dubai from November - [Analysis of Dubai, UAE UNFCCC-COP28 Decisions](https://pacja.org/analysis-of-dubai-uae-unfccc-cop28-decisions/) - English French The annual climate change summits, held in various regions of the world, have become the most important forum for global geopolitical interactions, making it a topical issue in the contemporary world. The high-stakes global climate change conferences bring together world leaders, technical experts, activists, and people from all walks Analysis of Dubai, UAE UNFCCC-COP28 Decisions - [A Failure: COP28 Further Weakens the Paris Agreement](https://pacja.org/a-failure-cop28-further-weakens-the-paris-agreement/) - Dubai, UAE. 11/12/2023- Press Release: French English Our worst fears have come to pass. The Dubai Climate Change Conference ends with a predictably failed crescendo, and once again, the UNFCCC multilateral process has proved a mirage for millions of vulnerable people in Africa and the world over, whose aspirations, desires and expectations have been dashed. A Failure: COP28 Further Weakens the Paris Agreement - [“We Shall Not Water Down Our Voices” – Dr Mithika at Global March for Climate Action in Dubai](https://pacja.org/we-shall-not-water-down-our-voices-dr-mithika-at-global-march-for-climate-action-in-dubai/) - On December 09, thousands of Climate activists held a global march calling for the global north to cut emissions and address climate justice, among of them thousands were part of African CSOs under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and indigenous communities that echoed strong voices calling the global “We Shall Not Water Down Our Voices” – Dr Mithika at Global March for Climate Action in Dubai - [PACJA Launched Children’s book on Climate change on the sidelines of COP28](https://pacja.org/pacja-launched-childrens-book-on-climate-change-on-the-sidelines-of-cop28/) - The survey conducted by OECD, in 2021 in 10 countries indicated that 75% of young people think the future is frightening and 60% are extremely worried about climate change. The same organization gave recommendations that “16% of children receiving climate education can lead to a 19 gigaton reduction in carbon emissions by 2050”. However, the PACJA Launched Children’s book on Climate change on the sidelines of COP28 - [Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Round-Up Quarter 3 Newsletter](https://pacja.org/pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-round-up-quarter-3-newsletter/) - In a fast-paced year for climate diplomacy, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has actively engaged in various initiatives. Notably, they hosted the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, with over 1000 participants globally. PACJA played a crucial role in organizing the Africa Climate Summit, coordinating efforts for the Conference on Climate Change and Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Round-Up Quarter 3 Newsletter - [Rising Urgency: Africa's Demand for Adaptation Finance Reconstitution](https://pacja.org/rising-urgency-africas-demand-for-adaptation-finance-reconstitution/) - In the heart of Marrakech, where seven years ago, the world witnessed the historic COP 22, the annual World Bank/IMF meeting has taken on newfound significance. This gathering is no longer just another routine event; it stands at the crossroads of hope and despair. The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance's voices resonate with urgency and frustration, Rising Urgency: Africa's Demand for Adaptation Finance Reconstitution - [African Development Bank Group-Civil Society Coalition On Climate and Energy Statement Presented at Civil Society High-Level Event at COP28](https://pacja.org/african-development-bank-group-civil-society-coalition-on-climate-and-energy-statement-presented-at-civil-society-high-level-event-at-cop28/) - Civil society Organizations play key roles in pushing for new legislation, policies and strategies on climate change and financing while holding governments accountable to their commitments. They also advocate for appropriate government responses to climate change and ensure that national policymaking includes people from the bottom of the pyramid. Engagement with CSOs ensures participation, transparency Joint Declaration on COP28 of the African Development Bank-Civil Society Coalition on Climate and Energy African Development Bank Group-Civil Society Coalition On Climate And Energy Statement Presented At Civil Society High-Level Event At COP28 - [Climate Change Children's Book - 2023](https://pacja.org/climate-change-childrens-book-2023/) - Click here to Read/download Climate Change Children's Book 2023 - [PRESS RELEASE: Cop28 Negotiations are Off-Track](https://pacja.org/press-release-cop28-negotiations-are-off-track/) - Download: French English Dubai, December 6, 2023: The African civil society, under PACJA and the Non-State Actors Committee (NSA) together with partners underscore our unwavering commitment to address the urgent climate challenges faced by Africa and the global community. We are here to remind Parties in COP28 of their commitment during their opening statements PRESS RELEASE: Cop28 Negotiations are Off-Track - [COP28: AGN Met African CSOs for a Briefing on the Progress of the Negotiations at COP28](https://pacja.org/cop28-agn-met-african-csos-for-a-briefing-on-the-progress-of-the-negotiations-at-cop28/) - It has been six days since over one hundred thousand participants gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28). This year, the eyes and expectations of delegates including African CSOs were put on the outcome of the first-ever post-Paris Agreement Global stock take sessions. On the sidelines of ongoing events COP28: AGN met African CSOs for a briefing on the progress of the Negotiations at COP28 - [The Yaounde African Youth Call on More than Doubling Adaptation Finance for a Resilient Africa](https://pacja.org/the-yaounde-african-youth-call-on-more-than-doubling-adaptation-finance-for-a-resilient-africa/) - Yaounde, 18 November 2023 On 16 to 18 November 20023, more than 150 young African leaders met in Yaounde, Cameroon, for the Inaugural Forum on Adaptation Finance in Africa. The forum aimed to unite young activists to call for urgent action from the international community to prioritise and increase climate adaptation finance flows to Africa The Yaounde African Youth Call on More than Doubling Adaptation Finance for a Resilient Africa - [MEDIA ADVISORY: Second Press Conference Current Progress of COP28 in the Eyes of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance](https://pacja.org/media-advisory-second-press-conference-current-progress-of-cop28-in-the-eyes-of-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance/) - The urgency to address the adaptation finance agenda heavily informed the PACJA advocacy agenda in 2023. The alliance embarked on an initiative that supported Need-based advocacy on adaptation among other initiatives across the continent to raise the profile of adaptation finance before coming to COP28 in Dubai, PACJA’s main advocacy agenda included: pushing for the - [COP28: PACJA Advocates for Collective Action to Address Climate Change Impacts on Health](https://pacja.org/cop28-pacja-advocates-for-collective-action-to-address-climate-change-impacts-on-health/) - Projections from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate a potential increase of 250,000 additional annual deaths by 2030 and 2050 due to climate-related factors. Given the current trajectory of adverse climate effects, the attainment of the 2030 sustainable development agenda and the 2063 Africa Agenda appears increasingly improbable. On December 3rd, on the sidelines of COP28: PACJA Advocates for Collective Action to Address Climate Change Impacts on Health - [COP28: PACJA Calls for Rethinking the Multilateral Process to Meet Pledged Climate Finance](https://pacja.org/cop28-pacja-calls-for-rethinking-the-multilateral-process-to-meet-pledged-climate-finance/) - #post_excerptCOP28: PACJA Calls for rethinking the Multilateral process to meet pledged climate finance - [COP 28: Dr Mithika Shared Insights on Addressing the Protection Gap and Climate Change-Induced Migration](https://pacja.org/cop-28-dr-mithika-shared-insights-on-addressing-the-protection-gap-and-climate-change-induced-migration/) - Climate change impacts have become a cross-sectoral issue and require global efforts to find long-lasting solutions without leaving an actor behind. In a session organized by Germany-based Klima Allíanz and VENRO organizations on the sidelines of COP28, the issue of Climate change was highlighted as the most common cause of mobility in different parts of COP 28: Dr Mithika Shared Insights on Addressing the Protection Gap and Climate Change-Induced Migration - [PRESS RELEASE: Call for Bold Action at COP28 Amidst Concerns Over Conference Credibility](https://pacja.org/press-release-call-for-bold-action-at-cop28-amidst-concerns-over-conference-credibility/) - Download here: English French [Dubai, November 30, 2023] — As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opens in Dubai, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), emphasizes its unwavering commitment to advocating measures that effectively address the urgent climate challenges faced by the African continent PRESS RELEASE: Call for Bold Action at COP28 Amidst Concerns Over Conference Credibility - [COP 28: Critical Minerals Should Address Socio-Economic Aspects in Africa](https://pacja.org/cop-28-critical-minerals-should-address-socio-economic-aspects-in-africa/) - Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel, and other rare earth elements are in high demand for the production of batteries, electric vehicles wind turbines, solar panels, and other clean technologies in the world. Africa itself possesses about 30% of the entire world's mineral reserves which makes it the most eyed region for critical COP 28: Critical Minerals Should Address Socio-Economic Aspects in Africa - [CSOS consolidates Africa common position ahead of the Launch of COP28](https://pacja.org/csos-consolidates-africa-common-position-ahead-of-the-launch-of-cop28/) - Members drawn from African civil society organizations under PACJA convened in Dubai in COP28 preparatory workshop that assessed challenges and progress made from the previous COP 27. More than 70000 delegates from parties, and UN, observers are gathering for the 28th session of UNFCCC in Dubai from November 30 to December 30. The objective of CSOS consolidates Africa common position ahead of the Launch of COP28 - [African Civil Society position- UNFCCC-COP28](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-position-unfccc-cop28/) - This Position is inspired by the struggles waged by people at the frontline of climate crisis – women, youth, indigenous peoples, smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fisher folk, hunters and gatherers, Workers, Trade Unions – whose voices have been obscured by ruthlessly aggressive fossil fuel, carbon-addicted Transnational Corporations and a section of right-wing governments, in-ill-intentioned on self-preservation African Civil Society position- UNFCCC-COP28 - [Media Intersectionalities in Climate Justice: Driving Accurate and Timely Climate Action Information on the Road to COP28](https://pacja.org/media-intersectionalities-in-climate-justice-driving-accurate-and-timely-climate-action-information-on-the-road-to-cop28/) - Watch it on YouTube The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, in partnership with the Standard Group PLC, recently organized a compelling climate action forum titled "Road to COP28: Accelerating Climate Actions" at the Boma Hotel in Nairobi. This powerful collaboration underscores the indispensable role that media plays in not only reporting on climate justice issues Media Intersectionalities in Climate Justice: Driving Accurate and Timely Climate Action Information on the Road to COP28 - [Nineteenth Session of The African Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-19)](https://pacja.org/nineteenth-session-of-the-african-conference-on-the-environment-amcen-19/) - African Civil Society Submission Download: AMCEN 2023 Submission- French AMCEN 2023 Submission- English Over 100 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa gathered both in-person and virtually for a roundtable discussion in Addis Ababa on August 10 - 11, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to address concerns about safeguarding African interests in regional Nineteenth Session of The African Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-19) - [Statement: Inaugural Conference on Agricultural Adaptation Acceleration in Africa](https://pacja.org/statement-inaugural-conference-on-agricultural-adaptation-acceleration-in-africa/) - Advancing Political Leadership, Multi-sectoral Approaches and Climate Financing for a Resilient Agriculture in Africa in the Face of Climate Crisis Abuja, Nigeria: October 18, 2023 - Statement: English French In partnership with the National Climate Change Council of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Africa Adaptation Initiative, and various Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations, Inaugural Conference on Agricultural Adaptation Acceleration in Africa Advancing Political Leadership, Multi-sectoral Approaches and Climate Financing for a Resilient Agriculture in Africa in the Face of Climate Crisis - [Africa Agriculture Adaptation Conference Concludes with a New Landmark](https://pacja.org/africa-agriculture-adaptation-conference-concludes-with-a-new-landmark/) - C4A PRESS RELEASE: ENGLISH- EXIT FRENCH- COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE ABUJA, NIGERIA – October 18, 2023: The Inaugural Conference on Accelerating Agriculture Adaptation in Africa concludes its activity with a joint declaration drawing attention to demands and recommendations for fostering the development of this sector on the continent. The conference Africa Agriculture Adaptation Conference Concludes with a New Landmark - [Tackling challenges affecting agriculture and food systems in Africa](https://pacja.org/tackling-challenges-affecting-agriculture-and-food-systems-in-africa/) - Agriculture and food systems are inherently interconnected, and within the African context, the distribution of productivity emerges as a focal point of discussion in addressing the impacts of climate change on African populations and economies. During the second day of the conference on "Accelerating Agricultural Adaptation in Africa," participants delved into the various issues and Tackling challenges affecting agriculture and food systems in Africa - [Inauguration of the First Conference on Accelerating Agriculture Adaptation In Africa](https://pacja.org/inauguration-of-the-first-conference-on-accelerating-agriculture-adaptation-in-africa/) - Press Release: C4A - PRESS RELEASE Abuja – Nigeria, October 16, 2023 - Hundreds of Government representatives, Policymakers, Civil Society organizations and other partners from Africa have convened for the first conference on the acceleration of Agricultural Adaptation in Africa. The four-day conference organized by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and the Government of Inauguration of the First Conference on Accelerating Agriculture Adaptation In Africa - [African Civil Society’s Marrakesh Declaration on Climate Finance](https://pacja.org/african-civil-societys-marrakesh-declaration-on-climate-finance/) - Marrakesh, Morocco, 08 October. 2023 – At the invitation of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, African Civil Society Organizations held a roundtable discussion on adaptation finance. The event occurred as a pre-event of the Annual World Bank/ IMF on 7-8 October 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. At the end of the deliberations, participants issued the African Civil Society’s Marrakesh Declaration on Climate Finance - [Strengthening Climate Adaptation in Africa: A Community of Practice Emerges in North Africa](https://pacja.org/strengthening-climate-adaptation-in-africa-a-community-of-practice-emerges-in-north-africa/) - On the auspicious 8th of October, against the backdrop of the annual World Bank meeting, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, in collaboration with its esteemed partners and the National Platform in Morocco, marked a pivotal moment by establishing a Community of Practice within the framework of an Adaptation Network. This groundbreaking initiative is strategically Strengthening Climate Adaptation in Africa: A Community of Practice Emerges in North Africa - [Using Digital Spaces for Universal Access to Information on Climate Change](https://pacja.org/using-digital-spaces-for-universal-access-to-information-on-climate-change/) - Today, on September 28, 2023, we celebrate the International Day for Universal Access to Information, focusing on this year's theme: "The importance of the online space for access to information." This theme highlights the crucial link between access to information and the pressing global challenge of climate change. Climate change impacts us universally, causing floods, - [COP28: PACJA launches the “KEEP YOUR PROMISE” Campaign Action](https://pacja.org/cop28-pacja-launches-the-keep-the-promise-campaign-action/) - COP28: PACJA launches the “KEEP YOUR PROMISE” Campaign Action COP28 KEEP YOUR PROMISE Campaign - [Empowering Communities: Uniting for Sustainable Development Goals](https://pacja.org/empowering-communities-uniting-for-sustainable-development-goals/) - In an extraordinary demonstration of unity and purpose, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) joined forces with the African Artists for Climate and Justice (AACJ) team, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG), and Vice Versa Global to orchestrate a community festival that transcended boundaries and ignited a spark of change. This exceptional event Empowering Communities: Uniting for Sustainable Development Goals - [Over 2000 Signed on a call for Consideration of Africa’s voice and aspiration](https://pacja.org/over-2000-signed-on-a-call-for-considerations-of-africas-voice-and-aspiration/) - NSA INFOGRAPHIC 2257 Non-State Actors and Climate activists’ organizations and individuals cast a call to the global Government leaders and the global north Particularly to consider Africa’s positions, voice and aspirations during global conversation and negotiation on Climate change. The preludial step began with the recently concluded Africa climate summit coincided with Africa Climate Week Over 2000 Signed on a call for Consideration of Africa’s voice and aspiration NSA INFOGRAPHIC 2257 Non-State Actors and Climate activists’ organizations and individuals cast a call to the global Government leaders and the global north Particularly to consider Africa’s positions, voice and aspirations during global conversation and negotiation on Climate change. The preludial step began with the recently concluded Africa climate summit coincided with Africa Climate Week - [Strengthening capacities of CSO members in Renewable Energy](https://pacja.org/strengthening-capacities-of-cso-members-in-renewable-energy/) - Côte d'Ivoire: Strengthening capacities of CSO members in Renewable Energy Recent figures from the World Bank indicate that Private Sector in Cote d’Ivoire is responsible for 70% of energy production and 100% of distribution. The country plan indicates that 95% of the population is to access the grid electricity with a commitment of 42% production - [A Call on developed countries to free energies of their negotiators](https://pacja.org/a-call-on-developed-countries-to-free-energies-of-their-negotiators/) - NOT READY TO NEGOTIATE: A Call on developed countries to free energies of their negotiators SB58 Exit statement by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) Bonn, Germany: 13/6/2023 Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), priding itself as the de facto voice of the downtrodden spearheads actions that point to the political direction that Africa - [International Day of the African Child 2023](https://pacja.org/international-day-of-the-african-child-2023/) - International Day of the African Child 2023: A Call to Action for Climate Change Today, June 16th, marks the International Day of the African Child. Amidst the climate crisis, this day should serve as a call to action for accelerating commitments towards addressing the specific challenges facing African children due to climate change on one - [African Civil Society Reject COP28 President](https://pacja.org/no-short-cuts-to-being-accountable/) - No Short Cuts to Being Accountable! African CSOs reject an invite for a meeting with Al-Jaber to cleanse his Acts Nairobi: June 20, 2023 The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has declined the invitation to meet with the COP28 President Designate Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber in Nairobi on the grounds of his oil - [YLE Foundation Strengthens Capacity of CSOS in Policy Paper Writing](https://pacja.org/yle-foundation-strengthens-capacity-of-csos-in-policy-paper-writing/) - Egypt: YLE Foundation Strengthens Capacity of CSOs in policy paper writing In an innovative move towards sustainability, the Youth Love Egypt Foundation (YLE Foundation) recently organized a comprehensive workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of civil society institutions in Egypt. The capacity building focused on policy paper writing in the climate change sector. This workshop - [The PACJA’s SHADDAD’s name has gone to the space](https://pacja.org/the-pacjas-shaddads-name-has-gone-to-the-space/) - On June 22, 2023, the International Astronomical Union working group on small bodies nomenclature (IAU) decisively decided to name the asteroid 33444 after Shaddad henceforth called it “Asteroid 33444 Shaddad”. In an email sent to him, the IAU working group on small body nomenclature announced the asteroid was named after Shaddad [Muawia] in recognition of - [International Day of Parliaments 2023](https://pacja.org/international-day-of-parliaments-2023/) - International Day of Parliaments 2023: What Should be the Role of Lawmakers in Addressing Climate Action Every year international community celebrates the international day of Parliamentary to reflect on their role in national plans and strategies and in ensuring greater transparency and accountability at national and global levels. The day is celebrated while the world - [The Third Cohort of The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justices Starts with a Fresh Call](https://pacja.org/the-third-cohort-of-the-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justices-starts-with-a-fresh-call/) - Nairobi, Kenya, June 03, 2023: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in partnership with Kenyatta University opened the third Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice (NSSCJ) cohort in Nairobi Kenya. The official opening symposium was held at Kenyatta University and attracted over 500 participants featuring over 250 students from across the continent and beyond. - [Africa has the Potentials to Contribute to the Climate Action](https://pacja.org/africa-has-the-potentials-to-contribute-to-the-climate-action/) - The special Climate Change Envoy of the President of Kenya, Mohamed Ali says that in the Fight against Climate Change, Africa disposes of huge potential to contribute to Climate Action in the world. Speaking to participants of Nairobi Summer School cohort III in Nairobi on June 4, Hon. Mohamed says that the continent has untapped - [Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Voices Round-Up Q2](https://pacja.org/volume-2-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-voices-round-up-q2/) - Volume 2 Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Voices Round-Up Q2 Another quarter has passed and we remain unwavering in our pursuit of climate justice. This period has been marked by a flurry of activities across continents, with significant global awareness days like World Health Day, World Environmental Day, and World Biodiversity Day. As a premier - [Policy Brief on REDD +](https://pacja.org/policy-brief-on-redd/) - A Pan African Climate Justice Alliance’s Journey of Empowering African Civil Societies Consolidation Of Lessons Learnt from The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Capacity Building Program (CBP) on REDD+ In Africa Project Context: Forests & REDD+ as a Climate Change Response Measure The Role of Forests in Mitigating Against Climate Change The struggle against climate - [Learning of Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Climate Resilience in the Face of the Climate Crisis](https://pacja.org/leaning-of-sustainable-agricultural-practices-for-climate-resilience-in-the-face-of-the-climate-crisis/) - On July 8, 2023, the participants of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) program held a visit to Fred's Ranch in Isinya, Kajiado County to learn about Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Climate Resilience in the Face of the Climate Crisis. Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Nairobi, Fred’s Ranch serves as a prime - [Towards COP27 Statement: Delivering an African People’s COP](https://pacja.org/towards-cop27-statement-delivering-an-african-peoples-cop/) - Kigali, Rwanda | March 5, 2022 :Towards COP27 Statement Whereas at the invitation of the Pan-African Climate and Environmental Justice Alliance (PACJA), more than 100 civil society representatives (joined by representatives from government, the private sector, and the academia) from throughout Africa met in Cairo, Egypt on 16th, 17th and 18th December 2021 and in - [Africa Climate Summit: Non-State Actors Demands and Red-Lines](https://pacja.org/africa-climate-summit-non-state-actors-demands-and-red-lines/) - As Non-State Actors, we are deeply concerned about the impacts of the climate crisis on our continent and its people. We are witnessing the devastating effects of droughts, floods, cyclones, desertification, food insecurity, displacement, and conflicts. We are also aware of the historical and current responsibilities of the developed countries in causing and exacerbating this - [Nairobi Prepares to Host Africa Climate Summit 2023: Non-State Actors Call for Inclusive Solutions](https://pacja.org/nairobi-prepares-to-host-africa-climate-summit-2023-non-state-actors-call-for-inclusive-solutions/) - Nairobi, Kenya; August 21, 2023 – As the special Africa Climate Summit approaches, the African Non-State Actors are taking a strong stand to ensure that the continent's voice and aspirations are not overlooked in the global discussions on climate change. Organized by The Africa Climate Summit – Non-State Actors Steering Committee, these actors have set - [More Than 500 youths Graduate from Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice, Cohort III](https://pacja.org/more-than-500-youths-graduate-from-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-cohort-iii/) - Press Release- Nairobi, Kenya, July 15, 2023: More than 500 youth from and outside Africa have completed the intensive 14-day intensive training on Climate Justice in Nairobi, Kenya. The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) organized the training in partnership with Kenyatta University, which opened the third Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice (NSSCJ) cohort - [Civil Society Demands for Stronger, Africa Responsive Climate Ambition at COP27](https://pacja.org/civil-society-demands-for-stronger-africa-responsive-climate-ambition-at-cop27/) - Libreville, Gabon | August 26, 2022 FRENCH ENGLISH Whereas at the invitation of the Pan-African Climate and Environmental Justice Alliance (PACJA), more than 100 civil society actors, representing youth movements, women’s rights defenders, academics, faith actors and journalists from throughout Africa and other regions met in Libreville, Gabon on August 26, 2022 on pre- - [Delivering an African People’s COP begins in Bonn](https://pacja.org/delivering-an-african-peoples-cop-begins-in-bonn/) - Statement issued by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) on behalf of its 1000 members representing 51 African countries Bonn, 10 June 2022—Delivering an African People - PACJA's statement in Bonn As the first week of debates and negotiations at 56th Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB56) come to a close, the Pan-African Climate - [No COP27 Without a Firm Commitment on Loss And Damage](https://pacja.org/no-cop27-without-a-firm-commitment-on-loss-and-damage/) - AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING UNFCCC 56TH SUBSIDIARY BODIES INTERCESSIONS IN BONN, GERMANY BONN, GERMANY, JUNE 15, 2022: Bonn - EXIT STATEMENT SB56 We, the members of Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance have been following with deep concern the ongoing negotiations and particularly on the Loss and Damage agenda. It is worth noting - [Advancing Adaptation Efforts in the Horn of Africa](https://pacja.org/advancing-adaptation-efforts-in-the-horn-of-africa/) - Advancing Adaptation Efforts in the Horn of Africa - [Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Newsletter](https://pacja.org/nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-newsletter/) - July 2023: NSSCJ Cohort III Newsletter We are thrilled to present the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort III Newsletter (NSSCJ Cohort III ), highlighting the momentous 2-week learning affair that took place from the 3rd to the 16th of July 2023 at Kenyatta University. This transformative program, in its 3rd year running, is - [Resolutions and Recommendations from the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament](https://pacja.org/resolutions-and-recommendations-the-second-ordinary-session-of-the-sixth-parliament/) - RESOLUTION ON CLIMATE POLICY AND EQUITY IN AFRICA English, French THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT CONSIDERING Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, which establishes the Pan-African Parliament; CONSIDERING also Article 3 of the Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community Relating to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP Protocol), and Rule 3 (a) - [Towards Africa Climate Summit, 2023; African Non-State Actors draw quests and Redlines](https://pacja.org/towards-africa-climate-summit-2023-african-non-state-actors-draw-quests-and-redlines/) - Hundreds of African non-state actors represented by The Africa Climate Summit – Non-State Actors Steering Committee placed heightened demands and redlines as the continent prepares for the special Africa Climate Summit to convene in Nairobi Kenya, in September. The summit takes place at a time the developed world presents no signs to address the adverse - [The Climate Change and Health Workshop closed with Efforts and common position](https://pacja.org/the-climate-change-and-health-workshop-closed-with-efforts-and-common-position/) - The Regional Workshop on Health and Climate Change witnessed a remarkable culmination of efforts, as participants from diverse sectors and backgrounds united to foster a common understanding and craft a shared position on the critical nexus of climate change and public health. The workshop was held for three days from 22nd to 24th August , - [Empowering Civil Society Organizations for Child Rights and Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/empowering-civil-society-organizations-for-child-rights-and-climate-justice/) - Civil society organizations from across Africa convened in a two-day training workshop in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss and exchange on matters related to child rights, gender, and human rights on climate justice. The event which took place from 24th to 25th August organized by PACJA, brought together other representatives of Save the Children and the - [African Parliamentarians Unite to Shape Global Climate Agenda for a Sustainable Future](https://pacja.org/african-parliamentarians-unite-to-shape-global-climate-agenda-for-a-sustainable-future/) - In a concerted effort to steer the course of climate action on a global scale, African parliamentarians have convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Pan-African Parliamentary Dialogue. Organized by the Pan-African Parliament and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, this pivotal meeting aims to harmonize the endeavors of African legislatures and parliamentarians regarding climate justice and - [African Parliamentarians dialogue on how to Influence the Global Climate Agenda](https://pacja.org/african-parliamentarians-dialogue-on-how-to-influence-the-global-climate-agenda/) - PRESS RELEASE - PARLIAMENTARY DIALOGUE AT THE SIDELINES OF ACS23 Nairobi, Kenya - 31st August 2023. The Pan-African Parliamentary Dialogue convenes in Nairobi, Kenya to mobilise and align the efforts of African legislatures and parliamentarians around the resolutions and recommendations on climate justice and equity as a means to influence the global climate agenda for - [Charting a Sustainable Future: Africa Unites for Global Climate Action at CCDA-XI](https://pacja.org/charting-a-sustainable-future-africa-unites-for-global-climate-action-at-ccda-xi/) - In a world facing the imminent threats of climate change, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. Climate change has evolved from a distant threat to an immediate reality, demanding our immediate attention. Against this backdrop, the eleventh Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XI) conference, held in Nairobi from September 1 to 3, 2023, takes - [Non-State Actors Steering Committee for Africa Climate Summit 2023](https://pacja.org/non-state-actors-steering-committee-for-africa-climate-summit-2023/) - PRESS RELEASE NSAS-ACS Nairobi, 09/03/2023 – As African leaders prepare to gather for the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS), we, a collective of non-state actors bringing together diverse groups across sectors, express deep concern and disappointment over the preparation and agenda of the Summit. Organisational lapses, apparent civil society exclusion, and Western interest dominance are - [The Africa Common Position on Climate Change and Health](https://pacja.org/the-africa-common-position-on-climate-change-and-health/) - ‘Exploiting the potential of One Health Approach for Low-Carbon, Climate Resilient Health Systems in Africa’ Lilongwe, Malawi: August 24, 2023 We, African regional stakeholders on climate change and health, having met in Lilongwe, Malawi, from 22-24 August 2023 for the African Regional Conference on Climate Change and Health; Acknowledging the recognition by UNGA of the - [ACS2023: Declaration of Non-State Actors on Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi](https://pacja.org/acs2023-non-state-actors-nsas-steering-committee/) - Nairobi,Kenya,08/09/2023: Press Statement English French The Africa Climate Summit - Non-State Actors' Committee (NSAC) welcomes the Declaration of the Africa Climate Summit, issued by the Heads of States on September 6, 2023, as a positive step towards a more ambitious, fair, equitable, ecologically-just and inclusive global response to the climate crisis. We recognise the - [Forging Resilience, Integrating Conflict Analysis into Local Adaptation Plans for Climate Security](https://pacja.org/forging-resilience-integrating-conflict-analysis-into-local-adaptation-plans-for-climate-security/) - Forging Resilience, Integrating Conflict Analysis into Local Adaptation Plans for Climate Security In an ever-changing world, the challenges of climate change are no longer confined to environmental concerns alone. Climate-related security risks have emerged as a pressing issue, adding layers of complexity to conflict prevention and resolution. This workshop, held at Ngong Hills Hotel in - [Open Exchange Between Africa Non-State Actors and GCF Coordination](https://pacja.org/open-exchange-between-africa-non-state-actors-and-gcf-coordination/) - More Suggestions on The Process Raised Being a fund established within UNFCCC, the Green Climate Fund operates as a funding mechanism to support developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. However, over the years, voices from developing countries and Civil society organizations have been echoing hard and complicated processes and protocols - [Empowering Local Communities: A Creative Approach to Climate Finance Distribution](https://pacja.org/empowering-local-communities-a-creative-approach-to-climate-finance-distribution/) - The National Conference on Financing Locally-Led Climate Action It kicked off with a resounding call for creative solutions to address the challenges of ensuring climate finance reaches the communities that need it most, particularly at the local level. Dr. Mithika Mwenda, one of the esteemed speakers at the opening session, emphasized the need for commitment - [Africa Climate Summit 2023: Catalyzing Momentum for Health Negotiations at COP28](https://pacja.org/africa-climate-summit-2023-catalyzing-momentum-for-health-negotiations-at-cop28/) - Catalyzing Momentum for Health Negotiations at COP28 The Africa Climate Summit 2023 witnessed a pivotal event: the Health Ministerial Meeting, held under the theme "Catalyzing Momentum for Institutionalizing Health Negotiation within UNFCCC at COP28." This gathering brought together influential leaders at the crossroads of climate change and public health, magnifying the urgency of addressing the - [Africa Climate Summit 2023: Igniting a New Era of Climate Action](https://pacja.org/africa-climate-summit-2023-igniting-a-new-era-of-climate-action/) - Africa Climate Summit 2023: Igniting a New Era of Climate Action Nairobi, Kenya - September 4, 2023 - The Africa Climate Summit has ignited a wave of enthusiasm at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, commencing on September 4th. This historic event is set to run until September 6th, coinciding seamlessly with - [COP28 Advocacy Strategy and Action Plan](https://pacja.org/cop28-advocacy-strategy-and-action-plan/) - Downloads: 1. English 2.French Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and its strategic partners have been implementing the road to Cop27 and Beyond Advocacy framework as its overarching advocacy framework and guiding both national and pan african Advocacy efforts in 2022. The development of this strategy was largely motivated by i. the vulnerabilities for Africa continent - [Strategic plan 2021-2025](https://pacja.org/strategic-plan-2021-2025/) - Strategic plan 2021-2025 (Click to Download/Read More) The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a coalition of civil society organization (CSOs) from 48 African countries that are united in their commitment to promote climate and environmental justice at country, continental and global levels. The Alliance members, many of whom are grassroots organizations, work on diverse - [Advocacy Framework and Strategy towards COP29](https://pacja.org/advocacy-framework-and-strategy-towards-cop29/) - This campaign framework is premised on the knowledge, wisdom and resources that African People have within themselves to make the changes they want to see. It underscores the need to address the inequities and injustices that have been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including the environmental and social imbalances that underlay them, and the political - [African Civil Society Unites in Addis Ababa to Ignite Climate Action](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-unites-in-addis-ababa-to-ignite-climate-action/) - African Civil Society Unites in Addis Ababa to Ignite Climate Action David Richard 2026 https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-unites-in-addis-ababa-to-ignite-climate-action/ # - [Mithika on ClimDev](https://pacja.org/mithika-j-mwenda/) - Executive Director & Secretary to the Continental Executive Board (CEB) Mithika Mwenda has extensive experience of working in climate change policy advocacy. Previously he worked as the Climate Change Officer with the All Africa Conference of Churches and Climate Network Africa. Before this, he worked and volunteered in numerous Governance and human rights and Democracy - [Africa Climate Talks: Ahead of CO27, PACJA urges Governments to accelerate climate action](https://pacja.org/africa-climate-talks-ahead-of-co27-pacja-urges-governments-to-accelerate-climate-coaction/) - Maputo, Mozambique July 27 2022: The 27 Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set for Egypt in November is a unique opportunity to accelerate progress in climate action and mobilize the partnerships needed for Africa’s rapid, inclusive, green, and resilient development, Alvin Munyasia, of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance - [Two-day PACJA side event at the CCDA Conference in Cape Verde to spotlight bottlenecks in gender-sensitive Climate financing](https://pacja.org/two-day-pacja-side-at-the-ccda-conference-in-cape-verde-to-spotlight-bottlenecks-to-gender-sensitive-climate-financing/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has lined up a number of activities this week at the 9th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-IX) taking place in Cape Verde from September 13 to 17, 2021. The Climate Change and Development in Africa Conference (CCDA) series of conferences are a flagship dialogue - [AFRICAN ROUNDTABLE ON COP-25 REFLECTIONS](https://pacja.org/african-roundtable-on-cop-25-reflections/) - PACJA, ClimDev Africa Initiative Partners, the African Climate Policy Centre of UN Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank held a very successful roundtable on 10th Feb 2020 in Addis Ababa to reflect and take stock of the UNFCCC-COP 25 Outcomes, and the implications for the African people. The - [Delivering an African People’s COP](https://pacja.org/delivering-an-african-people-s-cop/) - Key messages to the African Group of Negotiators Meeting in Zambia; Africa Ministers; COP27 Presidency and Heads of States in Africa. At the invitation of the Pan-African Climate and Environmental Justice Alliance (PACJA), more than 100 civil society representatives (joined by representatives from government, the private sector, and the academia) from throughout Africa met in - [ACSEA and PACJA launch the Youth for Adaptation Finance initiative in Africa](https://pacja.org/acsea-and-pacja-launch-the-youth-for-adaptation-finance-initiative-in-africa/) - The African Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access (ACSEA) and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) have launched an unprecedented initiative of Youth for Adaptation Finance (YAF) which aims to empower young people across Africa to take action on climate change adaptation, one of the most urgent issues of our time. By combining their expertise and - [PACJA committed to supporting the Meru University of Science and Technology in combatting Climate Change](https://pacja.org/pacja-committed-to-supporting-the-meru-university-of-science-and-technology-in-combatting-climate-change/) - On June 27, 2023, PACJA joined the Meru University of Science and Technology international conference on SDGs for development discussing “Leveraging Interlinkages among the SDGs to Realize the 2030 Agenda through Research and Innovation in the Post Covid Era. At this conference, Dr. Mithika, The Executive Director of PACJA, appreciated the theme of the conference - [Promoting Women's Land Rights in the Fight Against Desertification and Drought](https://pacja.org/promoting-womens-land-rights-in-the-fight-against-desertification-and-drought/) - Like everyone else, women face the daunting challenges of desertification and drought brought about by climate change. Although gender equality is constantly fought for all over the world, women still face discrimination in that the majority still don’t have access to land rights. This is in terms of ownership, use, and access. On June 17, - [A Path Towards Eliminating Single-Use Plastics](https://pacja.org/a-path-towards-eliminating-single-use-plastics/) - A Path Towards Eliminating Single-Use Plastics: Solutions to a Sustainable Future On June 5, 2023, the world celebrated World Environment Day which focused on Solutions to Plastic Pollution. Although significant measures have been put in place to mitigate plastic production, their use, and reuse, there is no significant progress in the implementation of the measures - [A Call for Transformative Climate Talks to Fast-Track Climate Action](https://pacja.org/a-call-for-transformative-climate-talks-to-fast-track-climate-action/) - A statement by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) during the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2023 SB 58; Bonn, Germany; 6/6/2023 We, the civil society from African under the auspices of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), are here in Bonn to voice our concerns and demands on behalf of the millions of Africans - [PACJA and KGGA Sign a Memorandum of Understanding](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-kgga-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding/) - PACJA and KGGA Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Initiatives in Favor of Young Girls and Women Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and reinforce the mutual cooperation, collaboration, and implementation of various initiatives in favor of young girls and women. - [PACJA Statement in Support of US and EU Law Makers’ Letter On Cop28 Presidency](https://pacja.org/pacja-statement-in-support-of-us-and-eu-law-makers-letter-on-cop28-presidency/) - PACJA SUPPORTS US AND EU LAWMAKERS’ CALL FOR UAE’S WITHDRAWAL OF OIL MOGUL AS COP28 PRESIDENT Nairobi, Kenya, May 25, 2023 On May 23, 2023, Lawmakers from the European Parliament and the US Congress released a hard-hitting Statement where they added their voice to millions of others who have remained steadfast in urging the United - [Forging a Justifiable Path in the Carbon Markets](https://pacja.org/forging-a-justifiable-path-in-the-carbon-markets/) - Kenya Platform for Climate Governance Public Involvement in Kenya's Climate Change Amendment Bill 2023 and the exploration of the benefits of Carbon Markets for Kenya and Africa. In a pivotal step towards shaping a greener and more resilient future, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (PACJA) organized a dynamic public participation forum for consultations on - [Harnessing Civil Society and Business Partnerships for a Greener Future](https://pacja.org/harnessing-civil-society-and-business-partnerships-for-a-greener-future/) - In the battle against climate change, the importance of renewable energy cannot be overstated. It is a crucial tool that can shape the future and mitigate the adverse effects of global warming. Recognizing this urgency, civil society and businesses have a significant role in driving the transition towards a greener tomorrow. In this context, Pan-African - [African CSOs call on the African Union to rise to the urgency of the climate crisis in Africa](https://pacja.org/african-csos-call-on-the-african-union-to-rise-to-the-urgency-of-the-climate-crisis-in-africa/) - PRESS RELEASE: FRENCH, ENGLISH Addis Ababa, February 18, 2023: As the 36th AU Heads of States and Governments Summit kicks off from today, February 18-19, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Civil Society Organizations coalesced under the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance call on the African Union to rise to the urgency of the climate crisis - [Igniting Change: The Power of Collaboration at the Pan African Parliamentarians Summit on Climate Policy and Equity](https://pacja.org/igniting-change-the-power-of-collaboration-at-the-pan-african-parliamentarians-summit-on-climate-policy-and-equity/) - The Pan African Parliamentarians Summit has become an instrumental platform for legislators, heads of state and governments, experts, practitioners, and leaders to convene and address the pressing issue of the ongoing climate crisis. In this pivotal moment, the global community recognizes the urgent need for concerted efforts and a united front to combat the challenges - [The Third Pan-African Parliament Summit Kicks Off with a Fresh Call on Climate Policy and Equity](https://pacja.org/the-third-pan-african-parliament-summit-kicks-off-with-a-fresh-call-on-climate-policy-and-equity/) - Midrand, South Africa – May 16, 2023: The Pan- African Parliamentarians from countries all over Africa and beyond are convening in Midrand, South Africa for the third PanAfrican Parliamentarian Summit from 16 to 17 May 2023. The first day of the Summit called for expedited action in implementing the commitments made under United Nations Framework - [Third Parliamentarians’ Summit on Climate Policy and Equity in Midrand, South Africa](https://pacja.org/third-parliamentarians-summit-on-climate-policy-and-equity-in-midrand-south-africa/) - We won't stop reminding the World that Africa is the most vulnerable region to climate change – Dr. Mithika Mwenda Today May 16, 2023, Parliamentarians from across all African states, civil society organizations, academia, youth representatives, and other stakeholders kicked off the third parliamentarians’ summit on climate policy and equity in Midrand, South Africa. The - [PAP II Report](https://pacja.org/pap-ii-report/) - PAP II REPORT The Second African Parliamentarians Summit on Climate Policy, from 10 to 13November 2015 under the theme “Towards a common position on climate justice and equity in the New Universal Climate Change Agreement”, brought together Members of the Parliament of Kenya, the Pan African Parliament, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), ECOWAS Parliament, Inter-Parliamentarians - [Joint Statement betwen PACJA and Her Excellence, the Former President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, Good will Ambassador for Cyclone Freddy Recovery](https://pacja.org/joint-statement-betwen-pacja-and-her-excellence-the-former-president-of-malawi-joyce-banda-good-will-ambassador-for-cyclone-freddy-recovery/) - Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and Her Excellence, the Former President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, Good will Ambassador for Cyclone Freddy Recovery Nairobi; April 28, 2023 Premise of the statement This Statement is jointly released by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), and Her Excellence Joyce Banda, Former President of the Republic of Malawi - [A New Advocacy Project on Needs Based Adaptation launched](https://pacja.org/a-new-advocacy-project-on-needs-based-adaptation-launched/) - Climate change poses a serious threat to the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in Africa, especially in the Sub-Saharan region. The impacts of climate change are already being felt in various sectors, such as agriculture, water, health, and biodiversity. To cope with these challenges, adaptation is a key priority for Africa. However, adaptation - [Former President Dr. Joyce Banda Holds Bilateral Talks with the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance](https://pacja.org/former-president-dr-joyce-banda-holds-bilateral-talks-with-the-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance/) - H.E Former President of the Republic of Malawi and Goodwill Ambassador for Tropical Cyclone “Freddy” Recovery, Dr. Joyce Banda of Malawi held bilateral discussions with Pan African Climate Justice Alliance to explore potential areas of collaboration on pertinent topics pertaining to climate change. The bilateral discussions held- on 28th April 2023 at PACJA Secretariat centered - [Tracking Women Economic Resilience Indicators in MTP3 And Providing Recommendations for MTP4](https://pacja.org/tracking-women-economic-resilience-indicators-in-mtp3-and-providing-recommendations-for-mtp4/) - Climate change and gender are inextricably linked because the socialization of gender roles results in adaptive and mitigative capabilities that are also gendered. The global framework for action on climate change, including but not limited to the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has recognized that to be effective and truly transformative, - [PACJA and Kenya Young Parliamentarian Association Forge Partnerships](https://pacja.org/pacja-and-kenya-young-parliamentarian-association-forge-partnerships/) - Nairobi, Kenya, April 20, 2023: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA) signed a Memorandum of Understandings that aims to strengthen partnership in area of Climate Change in Kenya. The signed MoU drives its mandate from the common values and principles of the two organizations' vision and mission, mandates and - [Nature-safe Energy: Linking energy and nature to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises](https://pacja.org/nature-safe-energy-linking-energy-and-nature-to-tackle-the-climate-and-biodiversity-crises/) - Cleanaction Nature Safe Energy Report During the COP26 climate negotiations in Glasgow, we brought together six leading organizations to consider the link between energy and nature. The Coalition Linking Energy And Nature for Action (CLEANaction) was launched as a global platform to address the impact of future energy supplies on the natural environment upon which - [Climate Security in The Horn of Africa](https://pacja.org/climate-security-in-the-horn-of-africa/) - CLIMATE SECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA There is an increasing consensus that the human security risks of today will be the hard security risks of tomorrow. However, there are no hard security solutions to the encroaching impacts of climate change. Instead, climate-related security risks are transforming the security landscape in general and in the - [A Communique by Pan-African Feminists to COP26](https://pacja.org/a-communique-by-pan-african-feminists-to-cop26-2/) - The pan-African feminists issued a statement that speaks out for Africa’s women and girls ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). To read the statement, click here - [Briefing Paper for Parliamentarians on Placement of Climate Change Responses at the Center of Efforts to Reconstruct Economies Post COVID-19](https://pacja.org/briefing-paper-for-parliamentarians-on-placement-of-climate-change-responses-at-the-center-of-efforts-to-reconstruct-economies-post-covid-19/) - The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating impacts on the African continent, which created a human development crisis. The pandemic came when the continent is trying to recover and manage climateinduced disasters that include droughts, locust plagues, and cyclones threatening the continent's peace and security. To manage and control the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries in Africa put - [African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Conference Side Events Reports](https://pacja.org/african-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-conference-side-events-reports-2/) - The eighth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) was held in Kigali, Rwanda from 3rd to 5th March 2022, organised under the theme; “Building forward better: a green, inclusive and resilient Africa poised to achieve the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063”. The ARFSD was an action-oriented forum for member States and - [Integrated Tujiinue Tena Project (ITTP) Implementation in Meru County, Kenya, Africa](https://pacja.org/integrated-tujiinue-tena-project-ittp-implementation-in-meru-county-kenya-africa/) - Smallholder farmers play a key role in addressing the challenges related to climate change, food security and poverty. Majority of smallholder farmers who constitute 65% of the Kenya’s labor force are unable to embrace the opportunities presented by the changing economic and demographic landscape triggered by global transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient and economic development trajectory. - [Integrated Tujiinue Tena Project (ITTP) Implementation in Meru County, Kenya, Africa](https://pacja.org/integrated-tujiinue-tena-project-ittp-implementation-in-meru-county-kenya-africa-2/) - Smallholder farmers play a key role in addressing the challenges related to climate change, food security and poverty. Majority of smallholder farmers who constitute 65% of the Kenya’s labor force are unable to embrace the opportunities presented by the changing economic and demographic landscape triggered by global transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient and economic development trajectory. - [Eighth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD 8) Report for The African Africa Regional Dialogue on Climate Security](https://pacja.org/eighth-africa-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-arfsd-8-report-for-the-african-africa-regional-dialogue-on-climate-security-2/) - Climate crisis is changing the security landscape in Africa. The risks that ensue include increased migration and displacement, heightened political tensions within and between countries of the region, as well as the risk of violent conflict, which is an additional push factor for migration and displacement. Consequently, climate-related security risks increase the challenges for conflict - [PACJA discusses with South African delegates on Africa’s influence in global climate governance](https://pacja.org/pacja-discusses-with-south-african-delegates-on-africas-influence-in-global-climate-governance/) - Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, on Thursday, 20th April played host to a delegation from government officials from South African government and delved in discusions aimed at asserting Africa’s influence in global climate governance, particularly of IPCC. With the elections of IPCC leadership slotted for July 24th – 28,th it was important to have a - [US trade delegation visit Pacja Secretariat](https://pacja.org/us-trade-delegation-visit-pacja-secretariat/) - PACJA held Bilateral conversations with US congressional delegation U.S.- Kenya Strategic Investment Partnership and trade relations Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) held bilateral conversation with the U.S. Congress delegation who are on working visit in Nairobi Kenya. Consultations took place on April 19, 2023 at PACJA Offices. The team which supports the U.S. Senate - [Shaping the Future: CSOs Unite to Discuss the Proposed Climate Change (Amendment) Bill 2023](https://pacja.org/shaping-the-future-csos-unite-to-discuss-the-proposed-climate-change-amendment-bill-2023/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance mobilized its members and members of CSOs, CBOs, FBOs, indigenous communities to give comments on the proposed bill. The platform engaged an expert to provide advice on the carbon markets mechanism and develop a policy brief that will guide the process. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry - [Launch of the Support needs-based adaptation project](https://pacja.org/launch-of-the-support-needs-based-adaptation-project/) - PACJA launch the "Support needs-based adaptation project" to support African constituencies to elevate the communities’ adaptation needs and priorities March, 5, 2023- Lilongwe, Malawi, PACJA has launched a 3 years project on “supporting Needs Based Advocacy on Adaptation in Africa.” The project will be implemented in 10 African countries including Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, - [Africa Regional Symposium on Loss and DamageLilongwe -Malawi, April 5, 2022](https://pacja.org/africa-regional-symposium-on-loss-and-damagelilongwe-malawi-april-5-2022/) - AFRICA’S CSOS CALL ON GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO ACT FAST AND MAKE LOSS AND DAMAGE FACILITY OPERATIONAL WITH ADEQUATE AND HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE FUNDING Malawi, April 5, 2022 ARSLD Malawi, Communique Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC), Tróciare, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) and Christian Aid organized the Africa - [PACJA Quarterly Round-Up Newsletter](https://pacja.org/2113-2/) - Quarterly Round-Up Newsletter Dear Reader,We find ourselves in yet another year of climate action. Despite the challenges we have encountered in the previous years, we have remained agile, dynamic, and innovative in our approaches toward achieving climate justice. We aim to continue doing so until we see theAfrica we want.In spite of the implications of - [Partners Meet in Lilongwe Malawi to Set the Loss and Damage Agenda for Africa](https://pacja.org/partners-meet-in-lilongwe-malawi-to-set-the-loss-and-damage-agenda-for-africa/) - Addressing loss and damage requires a significant financial investment, which can be a challenge for many African countries with limited resources. Discussions on Loss and Damage have taken a back seat for years on end despite being a significant challenge facing the globe and Africa the most. In a symposium organized by the Pan African - [Road to COP28: PACJA builds Capacity of National Designated Platform in Nigeria and Burkina Faso](https://pacja.org/road-to-cop28/) - PACJA builds Capacity of National Designated Platform in Nigeria and Burkina Faso Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance continues to build the capacity of National Designated Platforms (NDPs) on issues related to advocacy for COP 28. The capacity building follows the extensive dissemination of the 2023 Advocacy strategy, which will guide the advocacy processes toward COP28. From 28 - [PACJA Launches Call for 3rd Cohort on Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-call-for-3rd-cohort-on-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-2/) - Nairobi, Kenya, Friday 17, 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance in partnership with Kenyatta University launched the third cohort of Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice (NSSCJ Cohort III). The official launch – of held at Kenyatta University that co-host the initiative. Speaking at the launch function, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of - [Affordable and Clean Energy: A choice or a must for Africa?](https://pacja.org/affordable-and-clean-energy-a-choice-or-a-must-for-africa/) - The UN sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG) “Affordable and Clean Energy” is expected to be achieved by 2030. This goal aims to i) ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services, ii) substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and iii) double the global rate of improvement in - [African Civil Society Groups Call for Greater Accountability in the 2nd round of Replenishment for GCF](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-groups-call-for-greater-accountability-in-the-2nd-round-of-replenishment-for-gcf/) - Niamey, Niger: February 26, 2023 – African Civil Society Groups (CSGs), convened by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Care International and German Watch in Niamey, Niger on the sidelines of ninth Africa Regional Forum on the Sustainable development (ARFSD-9) expressed disappointment with the GCF 1st replenishment period and called on the facility to - [IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report Analysis](https://pacja.org/ipcc-ar6-synthesis-report-analysis/) - Nairobi Kenya, 22 March 2023— In its latest report, released on March 20, 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) again classified Africa among the most vulnerable regions to climate change, and called a transformational change in all sectors of society to achieve climate-resilient development in Africa. According to the report, the region is - [African Civil Society Communique on the Green Climate Fund’s Second Replenishment (GCF-2)](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-communique-on-the-green-climate-funds-second-replenishment-gcf-2/) - Niamey, Niger: February 26, 2023 The African civil society convened a meeting whose participants were drawn from diverse backgrounds across the continent, and specifically under the GCF- CSOs Readiness Project Africa, to reflect on country-level results from the monitoring and evaluation processes undertaken under the Project over the last two years. Organised by PACJA, Care - [Climate change impacting biodiversity, threatening development of traditional medicine](https://pacja.org/climate-change-impacting-biodiversity-threatening-development-of-traditional-medicine/) - Climate change is impacting biodiversity and threatening the development of traditional medicine, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance has said. He was addressing a sitting of committees of the Pan-African Parliament at the precinct of the African Union’s lawmaking organ in Midrand South Africa that ran from the 6th - [African National Designated Authorities trained on mechanisms to access Climate Finance in Scale](https://pacja.org/african-national-designated-authorities-trained-on-mechanisms-to-access-climate-finance-in-scale/) - On the sidelines of Ninth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) taking place in Niamey, Niger, PACJA in partnership with AFDAN held a capacity building session for African GCF-DNAs on Mechanisms to Access Climate Finance in Scale. The event brought together National Designated Authorities (NDAs), academia , government representatives and CSOs to discuss matters - [PACJA, partners launch African Green Climate Finance Nationally Designated Network (AFDAN) at COP 27](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-launch-african-green-climate-finance-nationally-designated-network-afdan-at-cop-27/) - The implementation of the Paris Agreement and the nationally determined Contributions will not be workable if the sub-national governments such as cities, local authorizes and communities are not looped into the implementation plans. Speaking at the launch of the African Green Climate Finance Nationally Designated Network (AFDAN) at COP 27, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, and the - [PACJA Urges the International Community to Understand Conflicts and Water Crisis nexus](https://pacja.org/pacja-urges-to-understand-conflicts-and-water-crisis-nexus/) - Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) urges the international community to understand the nexus between conflicts and water crisis. The call was made at the a high level side event under the theme: “ Water in a hungry world”. The event was organized in partnership with Global water partnership, Environmental Defense Fund among other organizations - [PACJA Forges strategic partnerships for the advancement of climate justice for Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-forges-strategic-partnerships-for-the-advancement-of-climate-justice-for-africa/) - Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) Dr.- Mithika Mwenda accompanied by Charles Mwangi, the Head of Programs and Research met with Tom Grass from Environmental Defender Fund (EDF) on the sidelines of the UN Water Conference taking place in New York to explore areas of collaboration in various initiatives undertaken by - [African Civil Society Statement to the 36th African Union Summit](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-statement-to-the-36th-african-union-summit/) - Addis Ababa, 15 and 16 February 2023 Communique - Multistakeholder COP28 Consultation and Advocacy Strategy Development At the invitation of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance1, over 100 stakeholders representing civil society, indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), faith movements, academia, youth and women’s movements participated in multistakeholder reflections on COP27 outcomes and consultations on the - [Press Release on the Appointment of Oil Chief as Unfccc-Cop28 President-Designate](https://pacja.org/press-release-on-the-appointment-of-oil-chief-as-unfccc-cop28-president-designate/) - Nairobi: January 12, 2023 We have learnt with consternation, and are profoundly appalled that a fossil fuel Executive will lead 2023 climate change negotiations. On Tuesday,10 Jan 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UEA) appointed Sultan Al-Jaber, Head of Oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the President-designate of the 28th Edition of the United - [Рулетики из говяжьей вырезки](https://pacja.org/beef-tenderloin-rolls/) - рулетики из говяжьей вырезки Говяжья вырезка — это кусок говядины, полученный из корейки, нежный и постный кусок мяса. Вырезка часто используется в таких блюдах, как говядина по-веллингтонски, и ее также можно подавать в качестве жаркого.Рулет из говяжьей вырезки – это блюдо, которое готовится путем обертывания говяжьей вырезки вокруг начинки. Начинку можно приготовить из разных ингредиентов, - [Brief on Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance](https://pacja.org/brief-on-pan-africa-climate-justice-alliance/) - Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a continental coalition of Civil Society Organizations from diverse backgrounds in Africa. Founded in 2008, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has emerged as the most vibrant and largest Civil Society platform in climate change and sustainable development, with a membership of more than 1000 organizations and networks - [PACJA Launches Call for 3rd Cohort on Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-call-for-3rd-cohort-on-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance in partnership with Kenyatta University launched the third cohort of Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice (NSSCJ Cohort III). The official launch – of held at Kenyatta University that co-host the initiative. Speaking at the launch function, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance - [CSDevNet Holds a training workshop for Women Farmer's Group](https://pacja.org/communicating-development-initiative-cdi-in-collaboration-with-climate-and-sustainable-development-network-csdevnet-holds-a-training-workshop-for-women-farmers-group/) - The Gender Lead of Communicating Development Initiative (CDI) Mrs. Adehi Precious says there are empirical evidence that women constitute majority of the world’s poor and vulnerable and are more dependent on natural resources that are under threat from climate change. In addition, women and girls are effective and powerful leaders driving change to achieve climate - [A call for Community engagement in the Wetlands restoration and environment Conservation](https://pacja.org/world-wetlands-day-2023-climaa-call-for-community-engagement-in-the-wetlands-restoration-and-environment-conservation-te-justice-is-a-collective-responsibility-that-calls-action-from-every-one-of-u/) - Kenya: On February 2, 2023, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) in partnership with the County Government of Nandi, NEMA, Kenya Forest Service, International Crane Foundation held a commemoration event on World Wetlands Day in Upper Kingwal Swamp, Kapkong’ony, Nandi County. Kingwal wetlands, Kingwal swamp is an extensive high-altitude wetland located north of the - [Equal Women participation in Climate Action means a sustainable future for generations](https://pacja.org/equal-women-participation-in-climate-action-means-a-sustainable-future-for-generations/) - Equal Women participation in Climate Action means a sustainable future for generations. Figure 1Photo Courtesy https://achievebrowncounty.org/2021/05/defining-equity-equality-and-justice/ Climate action is a collective responsibility in addressing impacts of climate change at all levels. It has been said that women are far more affected by the impacts of climate change. Women have been fighting for equality for decades, - [How To Design A Small Master Bedroom](https://pacja.org/how-to-design-a-small-master-bedroom/) - A small bedroom can be a cozy and comfortable retreat, or it can be cramped and uncomfortable. The key to making a small bedroom comfortable is to use furniture and accessories that make the most of the space. The first step in designing a small master bedroom is to measure the space and plan the - [AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY COMMUNIQUE ON LOSS AND DAMAGE AND CLIMATE FINANCE](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-communique-on-loss-and-damage-and-climate-finance/) - At the invitation of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance and several partners[1], African civil society actors, academia, representatives of women and youth movements met at Sunbird Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi, from 25th to 29th April 2022 for an “African Conference on Loss and Damage and Climate Finance”. The conference aimed to consolidate African voices on - [PACJA Launches the Climate Security Initiative (ClimSec- Africa)](https://pacja.org/pacja-launched-the-climate-security-initiative-climsec-africa/) - What You Need to Know About the Initiative In March 2022, a consultative forum by the Horn of Africa Climate Security Working Group (HoACSWG) on climate security in Africa convened on the sidelines of the 8th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Kigali, Rwanda. The group assessed the situation of climate insecurity in the - [One Forest Youth Forum 2023](https://pacja.org/one-forest-youth-forum-2023/) - PACJA calls on no/ low regret exploitation of renewable resources for the benefit of future generations. February 26 to 2nd March 2023, The Republic of Gabon - One Forest Youth Forum 2023: The summit was guided by the theme: “Youth facing the challenges of the development of Forest Ecosystems” It has been evident that involvement - [Africa Needs to Position Itself in Global Just Climate Finance](https://pacja.org/africa-needs-to-position-itself-in-global-just-climate-finance/) - The Executive Director of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Dr. Mithika Mwenda urges Africa to seek a niche in Global Just Finance. He said this on the sidelines of the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) taking place in Niamey, Niger from February 25 to March 2023. In a session that discussed “Consolidating Africa’s - [Our Journey On REDD+](https://pacja.org/our-journey-on-redd/) - OUR JOURNEY ON REDD+ The forests in Africa have experienced a gradual decline owing to exexssive deforestation for various reasons; Infact more than half of the continent’s population rely directly or indirectly on forests for their livelihoods. It is estimated that 3.4 million hectares are lost annually (FAO, 2010); This figure has been on an - [African CSOs Discuss the implementation of GCF- Funded projects in Africa](https://pacja.org/african-csos-discuss-the-implementation-of-gcf-funded-projects-in-africa/) - Niamey, Niger, February 25, 2023 The African Civil society organizations from countries implementing the Green Climate Fund (GCF) projects are sharing experiences on the monitoring outcome of the implementation of projects in Africa and sharing their national-level experiences and results of the M&E activities, and discuss their conclusions and recommendations. In this workshop taking place - [PACJA donates sunflower seeds to farmers in push for food security](https://pacja.org/pacja-donates-sunflower-seeds-to-farmers-in-push-for-food-security/) - The Kenyan government has promised to support small-holder farmers in their endeavors to fight food - https://edaslav.com/ insecurity, especially with the recent Covid-19 pandemic that has left many reeling in the effects of an unprecedented economic recession. Speaking in Meru yesterday as the guest at the launch of a Tujiinue Tena project in which the - [The New Continental Executive Board of PACJA elected](https://pacja.org/the-new-continental-executive-board-of-pacja-elected/) - 14th February, 2023- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The continental Governing Council has reelected Dr. Najwa Bourawi from Tunisia chairperson of PACJA continental Executive board for the next three years. She was elected in a two-day general congress held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from February 13 to 14, 2023. Dr. Bourawi had been elected vice chair and - [The PACJA General Congress Sits to Shape the Roadmap for the Next Three Years](https://pacja.org/the-pacja-general-congress-sits-to-shape-the-roadmap-for-the-next-three-years/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The PACJA General Congress Sits to Shape the Roadmap for the Next Three Years Over 150 delegates representing members of Pan African Climate Alliance (PACJA) from across the continent are sitting in Addis Ababa for the two-day 2nd General Congress to shape the next direction of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance. - [PACJA Builds capacity of African CSOs on REDD+](https://pacja.org/pacja-builds-capacity-of-african-csos-on-redd/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: PACJA Builds capacity of African CSOs on REDD+ It’s twelve years now since the Conference of Parties adopted t unanimously the Warsaw Framework for REDD+ in Warsaw as guiding strategy to completely finance the implementation of REDD+ activities. In the process of implementing REDD+ program, PACJA participated in the component of Capacity - [Creative and Innovative approaches needed to combat the glaring climate crisis](https://pacja.org/1706-2/) - African Countries are facing persistent climate crisis which is affecting livelihoods of communities and slowing down the development of countries. All development actors including governments, private sectors, Civil society organization have been working hard to ensure that impacts caused by the climate crisis are minimized. On the continent, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is - [Analysis of Sharm el-Sheikh COP27 Decisions](https://pacja.org/analysis-of-sharm-el-sheikh-cop27-decisions/) - COP27 Outcome Analysis November 22, 2022 The Conference took place in a global geopolitical context defined by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine crisis and growing debt profile of African and other less developed countries. Decision CP27, adopted at the end of the Conference, acknowledged the impact of this “complex and challenging” - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign Report](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-report/) - Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance, partners and like-minded civil society organizations in their own formation, organized the compelling campaign and advocacy ‘Climate Justice Torch’, to raise awareness about the negative impact of climate crisis in Africa and increase pressure on global leaders to advance Climate Justice in the context of the African Common Position key - [World Wetlands Day 2023: "Climate Justice is a collective responsibility that calls action from every one of us"](https://pacja.org/world-wetlands-day-2023-climate-justice-is-a-collective-responsibility-that-calls-action-from-every-one-of-us/) - As the world prepares to celebrate the World Wetlands Day held on 2nd February every year, Anne Tek, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) called the community for a collective action for the safety of the planet and the future generations. She shared the call in a one-day conference held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu - [A Reflection on the UNFCCC Process and What It Takes to Secure Accountability in COP28](https://pacja.org/a-reflection-on-the-unfccc-process-and-what-it-takes-to-secure-accountability-in-cop28/) - “It’s apparently clear that the climate negotiations have taken both a wrong direction and trajectory. This assertion is informed by lack of political will by developed countries, blatant subjective misinterpretation of the Paris Agreement provisions on common and differentiated responsibilities and outright attempts to secure interests of western based capitalists with an acute disregard of - [We May Not Have Power of Money but We Have Power of People](https://pacja.org/we-may-not-have-power-of-money-but-we-have-power-of-people/) - ‘We May Not Have Power of Money but We Have Power of People” Dr. Mithika Commenting on Sultan Al Jabel Appointment Civil society and climate change activists are protesting the appointment of Sultan al Jabel to the COP28 presidency. The protests came after UAE appointed the state-owned Oil Company.(Times of Israel) an act seen by - [Civil Society Respond to the Appointment Of Oil Chief As COP28 President](https://pacja.org/civil-society-respond-to-the-appointment-of-oil-chief-as-cop28-president/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance held a press conference on the 13th of January 2023 to address the outrageous appointment of Sultan al-Jaber, head of oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The Coalition of civil society organizations were responding to the appointment of an oil chief as the President of UNFCCC COP28, - [Despite recent gains, women still face challenges](https://pacja.org/despite-recent-gains-women-still-face-challenges/) - According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census (KPHC), women comprise 50.5 percent of the total 10 population in the country. Nevertheless, their representation across well-being indicators is not equal to men. To begin with, women are more likely to be poor than men. Findings of the latest Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) - [Africa’s CSOs hold a joint Post-COP27 and Pre-COP28 Continental Strategy Workshop in Kigali](https://pacja.org/africas-csos-hold-a-joint-post-cop27-and-pre-cop28-continental-strategy-workshop-in-kigali/) - Kigali, Rwanda 15 December 2022: After mixed outcomes from the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change that was held recently in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has mobilized hundreds of CSOs representatives from around Africa to a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, to interrogate - [Poor access to energy in rural areas slowing down development growth in Africa](https://pacja.org/poor-access-to-energy-in-rural-areas-slowing-down-development-growth-in-africa/) - Kigali, Rwanda 13 December 2022: Seven in ten people living in rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa have no access to electricity leading to slowdown in achieving development goals, a multi-stakeholder meeting taking place in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday disclosed. According to participants drawn from across Africa and attending the Renewable Energy and its Accessibility, without - [A Decade of Movement Building, Depened Democracy and Transformation](https://pacja.org/a-decade-of-movement-building-depened-democracy-and-transformation/) - Over the past decade of PACJA’s existence, the organisation has swiftly and deliberatively evolved from a group of people with an idea, to a versatile powerhouse responsible for convening, outreach, collaboration, conceptualisation and co-creation, as well as advocacy, activism, and scholarship, and onwards to developing a unique narrative and compelling policy changes and systems transformation. - [Kenyans to keep pressure on climate demands](https://pacja.org/kenyans-to-keep-pressure-on-climate-demands/) - Nairobi, 9 December 2022: Following the unsatisfactory outcomes for Africa at the 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27) which ended in Egypt recently, climate change activists from Kenya plan to persist with their demands and keep up the momentum ahead of the next COP set for Dubai - [PACJA, Ban Ki – Moon Centre sign pact to support climate change adaptation in Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-ban-ki-moon-centre-sign-pact-to-support-climate-change-adaptation-in-africa/) - Vienna and Nairobi, Friday 2 December 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) have signed a collaborative pact to support climate change adaptation efforts by women, the youth and smallholder farmers around Africa. Signed simultaneously in Nairobi (Kenya) and Vienna (Austria), the two parties commit to - [Ghana: PACJA - supported youth to participate in African Patriotism Congress  ](https://pacja.org/ghana-pacja-supported-youth-participate-in-african-patriotism-congress/) - The Inaugural All Africa Youth Congress was flagged off on Wednesday by the Ghana Minister For Youth and Sports Hon. Mustapha Ussif (MP). Hon. Ussif who represented H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo the President of the Republic of Ghana said there is need to have the youth informed enough to make decisions at the policy - [African CSOs disappointed by progress at COP27, its potential outcomes for the continent](https://pacja.org/african-csos-disappointed-by-progress-at-cop27-its-potential-outcomes-for-the-continent/) - Sharma el-Sheikh, 17.11.2022: African civil society groups have expressed disappointment with the progress and expected outcomes from the 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt. Coalesced under the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, the CSOs said contrary to expectations by Africa, COP27 is ending, - [Africa in on intensive care - Mithika Mwenda](https://pacja.org/africa-in-on-intensive-care-mithika-mwenda/) - Sharma El Sheikh November 12 2022: Today November 12,2022, hundreds of people protested inside the COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Hundreds of people from across Africa, people from Egypt, the host country, joined PACJA in the protest against Climate Injustice. From Mahmoud Nagy Street, all the way to the blue zone where the conference - [Faced with a "disconnected" West, young Africans raise their voices](https://pacja.org/faced-with-a-disconnected-west-young-africans-raise-their-voices/) - With a Western world "completely out of touch" with reality, young Africans are raising their voices to finally be heard and hold polluting countries accountable as they suffer the worst effects of climate change. In this COP27 that takes place in Egypt, the first time on the African continent since 2016, young people from different - [Women want COP27 to prioritise their voices](https://pacja.org/women-demand-cop27-prioritise-their-voices/) - Women, communities and Indigenous Peoples, especially in Africa and Global South have issued a statement demanding their voices be prioritized at this 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, currently taking place in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt. The statement demands that this COP be an open, inclusive, participatory, safe and - [African CSOs outraged by the removal of Africa’s special needs and circumstances from the agenda of COP27](https://pacja.org/african-csos-outraged-by-the-removal-of-africas-special-needs-and-circumstances-from-the-agenda-of-cop27/) - Like in Glasgow, it happened again. Before all of this, African Civil society under auspices of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) expressed outrage after receiving confirmed intelligence reports of the removal from the COP27 Agenda one of their core asks at the COP; consideration of Africa as a special needs and circumstances region. According - [Bureaucracy denying grassroot communities access to climate finance](https://pacja.org/bureaucracy-denying-grassroot-communities-access-to-climate-finance/) - Grassroot African communities have ideas on leading local action that could help them adequately adapt to climate change, but they face difficulties in accessing needed financial support, a session at the ongoing 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change heard yesterday. The session, organized by the Pan African Climate Justice - [Grassroot Voices against Climate and environmental crisis](https://pacja.org/grassroot-voices-against-climate-and-environmental-crisis/) - My Name is Kanyaman Lemeiguran, 78. I am an illchamus (a marginalized and indigenous community in Kenya). I was born and bred in Sintaan ,Ngambo. I have lived here since - [Having loss and damage on agenda discussion not a success at any COP, African and Caribbean CSOs urge for a listening ear](https://pacja.org/having-loss-and-damage-on-agenda-discussion-not-a-success-at-any-cop-african-and-caribbean-csos-urge-for-a-listening-ear/) - Sharma El Sheikh, November 10 2022: Having or leaving out loss and damage on agenda discussions at the Conference of the parties (COP) should not be viewed as a success, groups of organisations have warned. Instead, they want delegates to analyse and take action on pertinent issues the call on loss and damage raise. Organizations - [PACJA representatives witness official opening of COP27, hold first press briefing](https://pacja.org/pacja-representatives-witness-official-opening-of-cop27-hold-first-press-briefing/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance representatives were on the ground to witness the official opening of the 27th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Climate Change in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt. As soon as the opening ceremony ended, the representatives of the African CSOs held a press conference calling on the delegates to - [Africa CSOs issue demand for COP27](https://pacja.org/africa-csos-issue-demand-for-cop27/) - Sharma El- Sheikh, Egypt November 6, 2022: Ahead of the official opening of the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt, civil society organizations from Africa have issued demands they expect addressed at the Climate Summit meeting. At a side event in Sharma El - [Mithika Mwenda is once again among top 100 most influential people in the World](https://pacja.org/mithika-mwenda-is-once-again-among-top-100-most-influential-people-in-the-world/) - Mithika Mwenda, Co-Founder, and Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has been named among 100 top most influential individuals in the world for 2022/23 year period by the apolitical.co. This is the second time Dr Mwenda is hitting such a list. In March 20, 2019 Dr Mwenda was named among the “World’s - [PACJA hands over the Climate Justice Torch, Africa demands to COP27 Presidency](https://pacja.org/pacja-hands-over-the-climate-justice-torch-africa-demands-to-cop27-presidency/) - Sharma El- Sheikh, Egypt November 4, 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) earlier Friday in Sharma El Sheikh, Egypt handed over their three-month long Climate Justice Torch campaign messages to the Egyptian Presidency of the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Handing over the torch to the - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign handed over to Ghana ](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-handed-over-to-ghana/) - Accra, Ghana 2 November 2022: The Climate Justice Torch was yesterday symbolically delivered to Ghanaian and faith authorities by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)- supported Youths climate justice activists who are attending the African Youth Congress in Accra. Receiving the Climate Justice Torch was General Secretary of the All-Africa Conference of Churches Rev - [THE NAIROBI SUMMER SCHOOL ON CLIMATE JUSTICE: THEME: SUSTAINING MOMENTUM ON CLIMATE ACTION IN THE PANDEMIC ERA](https://pacja.org/the-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-theme-sustaining-momentum-on-climate-action-in-the-pandemic-era/) - The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice’s (NSSCJ) took place from August 30 to September 12, 2021 at the Kenyatta University in Kenya. Its core objective was to build new bridges and bring the voices of frontline communities into the international arena. Similarly, the school sought to bridge the conversation between prominent scholars, communities and - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign has Moroccans mobilised against Climate Change](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-has-moroccans-mobilised-against-climate-change/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Morocco chapter hosted the Climate Justice Torch on Saturday in Casablanca to galvanise voices of the grassroot citizens towards th 27 Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Summit set for Egypt in November 2022. According to designated national coordinator, Mr Said Chakri, the CJT - [Moroccan platform to support PACJA Access to Energy project](https://pacja.org/moroccan-platform-to-support-pacja-access-to-energy-project/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Moroccan Chapter, the Moroccan environmental civil society (represented by the Association of Teachers of Life and Earth Sciences) will coordinate a German government-supported Ensuring a people-centred just transition in Africa through civil society engagement project. A PACJA project, is coordinated by the African Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access (ACSEA) - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign has Moroccans mobilized against Climate Change](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-has-moroccans-mobilized-against-climate-change/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Morocco chapter hosted the Climate Justice Torch on Saturday in Casablanca to galvanise voices of the grassroot citizens towards th 27 Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Summit set for Egypt in November 2022. According to designated national coordinator, Mr Said Chakri, the CJT - [Protect forests and fight climate change, PACJA urges African governments](https://pacja.org/protect-forests-and-fight-climate-change-pacja-urges-african-governments/) - Nairobi March 21 2022: The PanAfrican Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) urges governments to heighten tree planting and take measures to protect and conserve existing forests to guard against greenhouse gas emissions. In a statement released to mark the International Day of Forests, Mithika Mwenda, the executive Director of PACJA said deforestation poses danger to Africa. - [PACJA Swedish supported GUARD Africa Project to scale up climate action, build resilience](https://pacja.org/pacja-swedish-supported-guard-africa-project-to-scale-up-climate-action-build-resilience/) - Kigali, Rwanda 2 March 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Africa’s largest coalition of civil society groups that clamour for just and fair climate regimes, and with the support of the Government of Sweden has today in Rwanda launched a three -year project meant to scale up climate action and build the resilience of - [Why African negotiators are pressing for recognition of Africa’s “Special Needs and Circumstances” at COP26](https://pacja.org/why-african-negotiators-are-pressing-for-recognition-of-africa-s-special-needs-and-circumstances-at-cop26/) - 31 October 2021| The last remaining glaciers in the Eastern African mountains like Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya and the Ruwenzori are in danger of extinction if the current temperature increase continues, experts have warned. The continued increase in temperatures across Africa is higher than the global average and sea-levels have continued to rise partly due - [Analysis & evaluation of the status of implementation of the recommendation of the previous AMCEN by the African governments ](https://pacja.org/terms-of-reference/) - Analysis & evaluation of the status of implementation of the recommendation of the previous AMCEN by the African governments. As co-host of the Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum with UNEP, PACJA is instrumental in ensuring civil society views make it to the decisions of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN). Last year, the - [Prioritizing Renewable Energy Access in Africa’s COVID Recovery Strategies](https://pacja.org/prioritizing-renewable-energy-access-in-africa-s-covid-recovery-strategies/) - Africa has a three-fold energy challenge. The first and the one that requires decisive and urgent action is the challenge of energy access. Estimates extensively quoted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and national governmental agencies, indicate that half of Sub-Saharan Africa - [Lilongwe meet to interrogate financing climate-related emergencies ](https://pacja.org/lilongwe-meet-to-interrogate-financing-climate-related-emergencies/) - Lilongwe, Malawi 22 April 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and its Designated National Platform in Malawi, the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) are set to hold a conference on the loss and damage and climate finance from April 24 to April 29 2022. The meeting is to help shape the - [The journey has started for African Activists for Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/the-journey-has-started-for-african-activists-for-clithe-journey-has-started-for-african-activists-for-climate-justicemate-justice/) - The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project – a consortium of five Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) - the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Oxfam Novib, Natural Justice, African Youth Commission and the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) has been launched to organize and mobilise women, youth and indigenous communities to advance their - [Mission: PACJA Team in Southern Africa region on consultation meeting and strengthening platforms](https://pacja.org/aacj-team-on-mission-to-southern-africa-region/) - A high powered team from the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is in southern African region to strengthen national platforms on climate justice activism. Led by Benson Simba, the head of the African Activists on Climate Justice (AACJ), the team has already toured partners in South Africa and are now headed into Mozambique. This - [An analysis of the progress of the implementation of the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals in Zambia](https://pacja.org/an-analysis-of-the-progress-of-the-implementation-of-the-paris-agreement-and-sustainable-development-goals-in-zambia/) - Introduction This study has been undertaken as part of a continental effort by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to investigate the progress of African countries in implementation of the Paris agreement and the SDGs. As observed by PACJA, Africa has in the last decade experienced weather related events including high temperature, floods and - [COUNTRY ANALYSIS OF THE OUTCOME OF COP 25 AND THE EFFECTS OF COVID19 ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OUTCOMES - ZAMBIA](https://pacja.org/country-analysis-of-the-outcome-of-cop-25-and-the-effects-of-covid19-on-the-implementation-of-the-outcomes-zambia/) - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background This analysis paper examines the climate change landscape in the aftermath of the twenty-fifth session of the Conference of Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The paper undertakes a study on the outcomes of COP25 following the extended period of negotiations having wrapped up on Sunday - [Protect our Wetlands, PACJA pleads with governments](https://pacja.org/protect-our-wetlands-pacja-pleads-with-governments/) - Arusha February 2, 2022: Governments need to tighten laws that protect wetlands to stem rising loss of lives and property due to floods. In a statement issued on the World Wetland Day, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) said it is the encroachment of the wetlands that - [ZAMBIA TO HOST THE AFRICAN GROUP OF NEGOTIATORS (AGN) ON CLIMATE CHANGE](https://pacja.org/zambia-to-host-the-african-group-of-negotiators-agn-on-climate-change/) - By Hon. Eng. Collins Nzovu, MP, MINISTER OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT LUSAKA, Sunday, 8th March, 2022 – The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment is pleased to announce that the Government of the Republic of Zambia will host the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on climate change in Livingstone from 14th to 17th March - [PACJA, In Our Own Words and Actions: A decade of accomplishments](https://pacja.org/pacja-in-our-own-words-and-actions-a-decade-of-accomplishments/) - Over the past decade of the existence of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the organisation has swiftly and deliberatively evolved from a group of people with an idea, to a versatile powerhouse. PACJA has derived its mandate to responsibly conceptualise, co-create, convene, collaborate on behalf of the African peoples’ quest for freedom from - [East African CSOs want drought on global climate summit agenda](https://pacja.org/east-african-csos-want-drought-on-global-climate-summit-agenda/) - Nairobi, Kenya 12 October 2022: Plans are afoot to have frequent and prolonged drought, food insecurity and climate-induced intercommunal conflicts discussed at the global climate summit set for Egypt from November 6-18, campaigners mobilized under the Climate Justice Torch slogan said on Wednesday in Nairobi. Speaking in Nairobi, African climate activists from countries in the - [Road to COP26: African women and girls meet to consolidate position ahead of Glasgow](https://pacja.org/road-to-cop26-african-women-and-girls-meet-to-consolidate-position-ahead-of-glasgow/) - 22 October 2021: African Women and Girls activists held a consultative dialogue forum - Feminist Action on Climate Justice: From Paris to COP26 – on 22nd October 2021 at Double Tree Hotel, Nairobi to consolidate their positions ahead of the 26th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) to be held at Glasgow, - [PACJA ANNOUNCES ACCER AWARDS 2020 WINNERS](https://pacja.org/pacja-announces-accer-awards-2020-winners/) - The Pan African Climate Justice (PACJA) has released names of the 25 candidates who won in the 2020 environmental journalism awards the organisation started in 2012. The 25 journalists were recognised in the African Climate Change and Environment Reporting (ACCER) Awards in a digital event streamed live in PACJA’s social media platforms. Thousands of enthusiasts - [Floods: PACJA Stands with the People of Asia, Uganda](https://pacja.org/floods-pacja-stands-with-the-people-of-asia-uganda/) - To all the people of Pakistan, and the larger Asian communities, not to mention Uganda and others currently experiencing floods; Our colleagues fighting for climate justice in the global south; The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance stands with you. That 33 million people, representing 15% of the Pakistani population is displaced and more than half - [DR Congo: indigenous Communities claim Justice in loss of forests due to climate change](https://pacja.org/dr-congo-indigenous-communities-claim-justice-in-loss-of-their-forests-due-to-climate-change/) - Kinshasa, DR Congo, 4 October 2022: Indigenous communities in the DR Congo have decried threats to the forests of the Congo Basin, which has increasingly come under pressure from timber merchants from around the world. While deforestation in Democratic Republic of CONGO is on the steady rise, the autochthone communities fear soon they may not - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign rocks Kinshasa this Sunday ahead of John Kerry Pre-COP Event visit](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-rocks-kinshasa-this-sunday-ahead-of-john-kerry-pre-cop-event-visit/) - The PACJA DRC Chapter hosts the Climate Justice Torch in Kinshasa ahead of the Pre-COP event on Monday expected to be attended by US President Special Envoy on Climate Change, John Kerry.. The CJT will among others activities provide room for CSOs engagement. At least 6000 people are expected to descend upon the city of - [Ongoing hunger crisis is a historic shame, CSOs claim](https://pacja.org/ongoing-hunger-crisis-is-a-historic-shame-csos-claim/) - Nairobi, 27 September 2022: Funding for humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to end spiraling, saddening and shameful hunger crisis in the East and Horn of Africa. In a statement to the Press on Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, humanitarian and development organisations working in the region while urging for faster disbursement of funds from the global - [Why clamour for Loss and Damage: The case of Mr Kanyaman of Baringgo](https://pacja.org/why-clamour-for-loss-and-damage-the-case-of-mr-kanyaman-of-baringgo/) - My Name is Kanyaman Lemeiguran, 78. I am an illchamus (a marginalized and indigenous community in Kenya). I was born and bred in Sintaan ,Ngambo. I have lived here since I was born. I am also the chair to the illchamus council of elders. When I was young, this area used to be serene, with - [Climate Change: Youths protest in solidarity with the suffering pastoralists and farmers](https://pacja.org/climate-change-youths-protest-in-solidarity-with-the-suffering-pastoralists-and-farmers/) - Kanyaman Lemeiguran, 78 is an illchamus, a small indigenous community who live in Kenya’s Rift Valley. His father owned hundreds of heads of livestock as pasture and water were readily available. By the time Kanyaman came of age to marry, he had 3000 sheep, 200 cows and 500 goats of his own. Some 40 years - [Climate Justice Torch](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch/) - [Climate Justice Torch Campaign rocks Kinshasa this Sunday ahead of John Kerry Pre-COP Event visit](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-torch-campaign-to-rock-kinshasa-this-sunday-ahead-of-john-kerry-pre-cop-event-visit/) - The PACJA DRC Chapter hosts the Climate Justice Torch in Kinshasa ahead of the Pre-COP event on Monday expected to be attended by US President Special Envoy on Climate Change, John Kerry.. The CJT will among others activities provide room for CSOs engagement. At least 6000 people are expected to descend upon the city of - [PACJA meets with faith groups to chart an African roadmap to UNFCCC Climate conference COP26](https://pacja.org/pacja-meets-with-faith-groups-to-chart-an-african-roadmap-to-unfccc-climate-conference-cop26/) - By Charles Mwangi PACJA join hands with Faith leaders in the continent under the umbrella of All African Conference of churches (AACC) to chart the way forward regarding the engagement of Faith based institutions in the climate negotiations. The engagement the Faith based institutions has been one of the missing link in the fight against - [PACJA PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR 2022-2024](https://pacja.org/pacja-prequalification-of-suppliers-for-2022-2024/) - TENDER NOTICE Sorry, there are no tenders for now, Keep checking on our site for any updates Thank you for your interest - [Ongoing hunger crisis is a historic shame, CSOs claim](https://pacja.org/ongoing-hunger-crisis-is-a-historic-shame-csos-claim/) - Nairobi, 27 September 2022: Funding for humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to end spiraling, saddening and shameful hunger crisis in the East and Horn of Africa. In a statement to the Press on Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, humanitarian and development organisations working in the region while urging for faster disbursement of funds from the global - [Why clamour for Loss and Damage: The case of Mr Kanyaman of Baringgo ](https://pacja.org/why-clamour-for-loss-and-damage-the-case-of-mr-kanyaman-of-baringgo/) - My Name is Kanyaman Lemeiguran, 78. I am an illchamus (a marginalized and indigenous community in Kenya). I was born and bred in Sintaan ,Ngambo. I have lived here since I was born. I am also the chair to the illchamus council of elders. When I was young, this area used to be serene, with - [Climate Change: Youths protest in solidarity with the suffering pastoralists and farmers](https://pacja.org/climate-change-youths-protest-in-solidarity-with-the-suffering-pastoralists-and-farmers/) - Kanyaman Lemeiguran, 78 is an illchamus, a small indigenous community who live in Kenya’s Rift Valley. His father owned hundreds of heads of livestock as pasture and water were readily available. By the time Kanyaman came of age to marry, he had 3000 sheep, 200 cows and 500 goats of his own. Some 40 years - [Climate Change, Land Rights and Community Led Development (Global People’s Assembly)](https://pacja.org/climate-change-land-rights-and-community-led-development-global-people-s-assembly/) - 22 September: On the road to COP27- nexus issues between the security of land tenure and climate change vulnerability for indigenous communities, Philip Kilonzo, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). Overview. The global call to Action Against Poverty convened sessions from 20th-22nd September around various issues affecting the globe. Varying from SDGs, Community-Led Development, PACJA - [The Dutch engage PACJA on its new Africa Climate strategy](https://pacja.org/the-dutch-engage-pacja-on-its-new-africa-climate-strategy/) - Isiolo 21 September 2022: At a meeting held in Isiolo town on Wednesday, Charles Mwangi, the Head of Progammes said investment in locally led climate actions must be rights based, and targeting the grassroot, micro and semi structured outlets that target the most at the frontline of the climate impact. Mwangi noted that while Africa - [CJT NEWSLETTER 27TH AUGUST 2022](https://pacja.org/cjt-newsletter-27th-august-2022/) - This campaign aims to kick start an Africa-wide process of enhancing visibility of the struggles and resilience of African communities at the frontline of climate crisis by giving them a platform to voice their issues and shape priorities for discussions in COP27. Through the leadership of young people in the continent, the Climate Justice Torch - [The Communique from the Libreville high level forum ](https://pacja.org/the-communique-from-the-libreville-high-level-forum/) - Libreville, Gabon August 29, 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance hosted a high level side event during the Africa Climate Week on the August 29 in Libreville, Gabon which presented a unique opportunity to engage key stakeholders to continue the dialogue of shaping African needs and demands ahead of COP27. - [Gabon: PACJA to be actively engaged at the Africa Climate Week 2022](https://pacja.org/gabon-pacja-to-be-actively-engaged-at-the-africa-climate-week/) - 28 August 2022 | 9 am to 4 pm, Libreville Time: Africa is a region with special needs and circumstances under international climate law[1]. The region suffers more server climate change impacts than most parts of the world mainly because it is exposed to unrivalled weather extremes; is heavily dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as rain-fed - [PACJA pledges to support LDCs in COP27](https://pacja.org/pacja-pledges-to-support-ldcs-in-cop27/) - Dakar, Senegal: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance(PACJA) pledges to support the Least Developed Countries groupings in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiation processes during 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). Dr - [AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSE TO JOHN KERRY’S ADDRESS TO THE RESUMED 18TH SESSION OF THE AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT](https://pacja.org/african-civil-society-response-to-john-kerry-s-address-to-the-resumed-18th-session-of-the-african-ministerial-conference-on-environment/) - Dakar, Senegal 16 September 2022: African Climate campaigners have slammed President Joe Biden’s Special Climate Envoy John Kerry for showing a lack of comprehension of the magnitude climate change portends on the African people. They were responding to a speech delivered by the Envoy at the resumed 18thb session of the African Ministerial Conference on - [CLIMATE CHANGE, CONFLICTS & MIGRATION IN THE HORN OF AFRICA ](https://pacja.org/climate-change-conflicts-migration-in-the-horn-of-africa/) - The question on the link between climate change and conflicts in the Horn of Africa has constantly come up as a factor in conflict and climate change dynamics at the regional and international levels. In order to address this matter, FES and PACJA have begun to engage stakeholders in the Horn of Africa to unpack - [African Major Groups’ Dialogue at the Sidelines of the AMCEN ](https://pacja.org/african-major-groups-dialogue-at-the-sidelines-of-the-amcen/) - Dakar, Senegral 11 - 12 September 2022: The Resumed Eighteenth Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) holds in Dakar, Senegal from 12th to 16th September 2022 under the theme, “Securing people’s well-being and ensuring environmental sustainability in Africa”. The emphasis of this year’s session is the need for people-centered recovery through - [Climate campaigners demand friendly agenda for Africa in Egypt COP27 Summit](https://pacja.org/climate-campaigners-demand-friendly-agenda-for-africa-in-egypt-cop27-summit/) - Dakar, Senegal, September 10, 2022: Ahead of the 18th Session of the Ministerial Conference on Environment in Senegal, pressure groups have urged governments to demand specific agenda items for Africa at the 27th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change set to hold in Egypt later in the year. Speaking - [PACJA submits input into CBD Framework](https://pacja.org/pacja-submits-input-into-cbd-framework/) - Libreville, Gabon, September 1, 2022: The Chair of Technical and Political Committee of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance was early Thursday invited to give a CSOs view on the a post-2020 biodiversity framework At a meeting in in Libreville, Gabon, Dr Augustine Ndjamnshi joined the African Group of Negotiators of the CBD to give - [Kenya's Environment Minister Keriako Tobiko meets PACJA delegation at the Africa Climate Week meet](https://pacja.org/kenya-s-environment-minister-keriako-tobiko-meets-pacja-delegation-at-the-africa-climate-week-meet/) - Libreville, Gabon. August 30, 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance delegation to the Africa Climate Week currently taking place in Libreville, Gabon today met with the Cabinet Secretary of Environment and Forestry, Hon. Keriako Tobiko. The PACJA delegation shared with the Cabinet Secretary on the milestones registered so far in the ACW and in - [Climate Change raises cases of violence against women, Malawi study reveals](https://pacja.org/climate-change-raises-cases-of-violence-against-women-malawi-study-reveals/) - A research by the Glasgow Caledonian University’s Mary Robinson Centre for Climate Justice in Malawi shows that cases of violence against women have increased as a result of the negative impacts of climate change in Africa At a presentation made yesterday during the ongoing Africa Climate Week in Libreville,Gabon, researchers have found evidence that climate change is - [Delivering a truly African People’s COP in Sharma-El-Sheikh, Egypt](https://pacja.org/delivering-a-truly-african-people-s-cop-in-sharma-el-sheikh-egypt/) - Midrand, South Africa, August 29, 2022:The momentum to tackle climate crisis, of course, was slowed down by Covid-19, although majority of stakeholders agree that the twin challenge of climate change and covid-19 should be tackled simultaneously. As we, in our own individual organisations as well as in our Alliance are now busy strategizing and planning - [Ensuring Climate Justice is doing "God's will", African Faith leaders assert](https://pacja.org/ensuring-climate-justice-is-doing-god-s-will-african-faith-leaders-assert/) - Libreville, Gabon, August 28, 2022: African Faith leaders said in Libreville, Gabon that ensuring climate justice for the vulnerable communities while taking care of the environment is doing God’s will. They were speaking at a pre-event to the Africa Climate Week which is set for August 29. At a joint session of the African faith - [PACJA launches Climate Justice Torch Campaign to galvanise African voices, joint actions ahead of COP27](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-climate-justice-torch-campaign-to-galvanise-african-voices-joint-actions-ahead-of-cop27/) - Libreville, Gabon August 28 2022: The Gabon Minister of Water, Forest, the Sea and Environment, Prof Lee White, launched the Climate Justice Torch (CJT) Campaign in Libreville. The CJT, an initiative of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, is a mobilization campaign initiated to raise interest among the African public and coalesce various African voices - [CSOs plot COP27 agenda that is suitable for Africa](https://pacja.org/csos-plot-cop27-agenda-that-is-suitable-for-africa/) - Libreville, Gabon 26 August 2022: Doubling financing for adaptation, loss and damage and recognition of Africa as special needs and circumstances region will constitute the main agenda for the continent at the 27th Conference of parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set for Egypt in November. Speaking at a High Level CSO - [PACJA holds High-Level Stakeholder Forum on COP 27 in Gabon](https://pacja.org/pacja-holds-high-level-stakeholder-forum-on-cop-27-in-gabon/) - 26 August 2022, Libreville, Gabon: Africa is a region with special needs and circumstances under international climate law. The region suffers more severe climate change impacts than most parts of the world mainly because it is exposed to unrivalled weather extremes; is heavily dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as rain-fed agriculture for economic services and - [Tanzania: Policy dialogue with Same district officials, CSOs and media](https://pacja.org/policy-dialogue-with-same-district-officials-csos-and-media/) - Transition to clean in energy in Tanzania takes its course from National policies, strategies and plans, trickling down to energy regulatory authorities and national utility company. As the country strives to achieve the Sustainable energy for all through implementation of national development plans, the national power master plan (2016) and the national energy policy (2015) - [Kilifi CSOs urge Government to Conserve the Mangrove Forests along the Coastline](https://pacja.org/kilifi-csos-urge-government-to-conserve-the-mangrove-forests-along-the-coastline/) - Kilifi County 27 July 2022: The conservation of the Mangrove forests could influence the magnitude and duration of Kenya’s benefit from her planned blue economy, the Kenya Platform on Climate Governance (KPCG) has said. In a statement released on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Anne Tek, the National Coordinator for - [South Korea: PACJA represents African CSOs at the Green Climate Fund Board Meeting](https://pacja.org/south-korea-pacja-represents-african-csos-at-the-green-climate-fund-board-meeting/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance represented the African civil society groups at the 33rd Green Climate Fund Board meeting that held from July 17-20, 2022 in the Republic of Korea . The meeting held against the background of amounting calls by the African CSOs to have the process of accessing funds simplified. During the - [ Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2022: PACJA demands pro-African outcomes in COP27](https://pacja.org/petersberg-climate-dialogue-2022-pacja-demands-pro-african-outcomes-in-cop27/) - Petersburg, Germany July 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has demanded that the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) set for Egypt in November be for once a “true African COP” in its outcomes and not merely from the fact that it will hold in an Africa - [President Kenyatta picked as Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program](https://pacja.org/president-kenyatta-picked-as-global-champion-for-the-africa-adaptation-acceleration-program/) - Nairobi, Kenya, 07 July 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has lauded the selection of Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) at the Leaders Dialogue on Adaptation Action in Africa in Nairobi on Thursday, 07 July. As the Global Champion for the AAAP, President Kenyatta - [African Youth message to COP27 Presidency, African Union Member States Towards Enhancing Greater Accountability for Climate Action](https://pacja.org/chogm-african-youth-demand-inclusion-into-global-policy-processes/) - Kigali, Rwanda 23 June 2022: At the invitation of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance and partners, young African climate leaders met at Club House La Palisse in Nyamata, Rwanda, from the 22 to 23 June 2022 for an African Youth Conference on Climate Justice.The conference aimed to mobilize young leaders, both male and female from across - [Eighth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD 8) Report for The African Africa Regional Dialogue on Climate Security](https://pacja.org/eighth-africa-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-arfsd-8-report-for-the-african-africa-regional-dialogue-on-climate-security/) - Climate crisis is changing the security landscape in Africa. The risks that ensue include increased migration and displacement, heightened political tensions within and between countries of the region, as well as the risk of violent conflict, which is an additional push factor for migration and displacement. Consequently, climate-related security risks increase the challenges for conflict - [Youth to challenge biased narratives as Summer School on Climate Justice holds](https://pacja.org/youth-to-challenge-biased-narratives-as-summer-school-on-climate-justice-holds/) - June 27 June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya: Africa’s quest to effectively engage the global north on climate change talks goes a notch higher this week as hundreds of youths from around Africa gather at the Kenyatta University for the second edition of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice with the hope to enhance their activism - [PACJA Fetes Winners of 2022 African climate change, environment reporting Award](https://pacja.org/pacja-fetes-winners-of-2022-african-climate-change-environment-reporting-award/) - Kigali, Rwanda June 24, 2022: Raquel Muigai and Agnes Oloo are joint winners of the 2022 African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Award. The duo were announced winners from their TV production entry, “Dry death” which looked into the impact of climate change on riverine ecosystems. The two reporters are from the Royal Media - [African Journalists have a role in climate justice advocacy](https://pacja.org/african-journalists-have-a-role-in-climate-justice-advocacy/) - Kigali, Rwanda June 23 2022: African journalists attending a media training on the sidelines of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwnada have acknowledged that their contributions to the climate change advocacy depends on the quality of stories they publish. Isaiah Esipisu, the coordinator of the pan African Media for climate change - [PACJA lauds appointment of Ibrahim Thiaw as head of UNFCCC](https://pacja.org/pacja-lauds-appointment-of-ibrahim-thiaw-as-head-of-unfccc/) - Kigali, Rwanda: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance congratulates the appointment of Ibrahim Thiaw this week as the interim executive secretary of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. With the appointment of the Mauritian diplomat, PACJA hopes to further the climate justice agenda at the highest level possible. In a statement issued from Kigali, Rwanda on the sidelines - [CHOGM: PACJA capacity builds African media in Kigali](https://pacja.org/chogm-pacja-capacity-builds-african-media-in-kigali/) - Kigali, Rwanda: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance today held a media training sessions meant to capacity build African journalists on how best to report on the climate change in the context of the forthcoming 27th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set for Egypt in November. The training took - [Experts on Climate Justice Urge for global Political Will on Africa’s consideration as a Special Needs and Circumstances region ahead of COP27 ](https://pacja.org/experts-on-climate-justice-urge-for-global-political-will-on-africa-s-consideration-as-a-special-needs-and-circumstances-region-ahead-of-cop27/) - Kigali, Rwanda 20 June 2022: Climate justice experts convening on the sidelines of CHOGM in Kigali have identified the political commitment of African heads of state and governments as the missing cog in pushing COP27 to discuss issues that are a priority for Africa. The climate experts are convened by the Pan African Climate Justice - [PACJA urges governments to tackle climate change in health, curb Climate-related deaths ](https://pacja.org/pacja-urges-governments-to-tackle-climate-change-in-health-curb-climate-related-deaths/) - Kigali, Rwanda 21 June 2022: There is benefit of tackling climate-related health problems, experts attending a meeting organized by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda have said. The meeting looked into the nexus between health and climate change, with a view - [PACJA high- level CSOs meeting to solicit Commonwealth support on COP27 ](https://pacja.org/pacja-high-level-csos-meeting-to-solicit-commonwealth-support-on-cop27/) - Kigali, Rwanda 20 June 2022: African civil society groups plan to solicit the support of the Commonwealth to have their positions brought at the centre of discussions at the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate change. Coalescing under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, the CSOs representatives will be in - [PACJA denounces plot to slice loss, damage from Egypt COP27 climate change agenda ](https://pacja.org/pacja-denounces-plot-to-slice-loss-damage-from-egypt-cop27-climate-change-agenda/) - Bonn, June 15 2022: African Civil Society groups in Bonn, Germany have denounced a decision at the ongoing 56th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) terming the decision as risking climate change discussions into mere rhetoric. The SBI is the body that considers the - [56th Session of SB: PACJA Team meet COP27 Presidency in Bonn](https://pacja.org/56th-session-of-sbstta-pacja-team-meet-cop27-presidency-in-bonn/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance team in Bonn for the session of the subsidiary bodies 56th this morning held a meeting with COP 27 presidency and got assurance that the civil society groupings will have a freehand while participating at the COP set to hold in Egypt later in the year. Led by Charles - [Consultancy to facilitate the retreat for the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) Project](https://pacja.org/consultancy-to-facilitate-the-retreat-for-the-african-activists-for-climate-justice-aacj-project/) - The African Activists for Climate Change (AACJ) Project is a five-year programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme will be implemented in eight African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa. Conceived by PACJA, FEMNET, Oxfam, Natural Justice and African Youth Commission, the Consortium aims to - [ALL-PARTY SUPPORT FOR AFRICA'S NEED AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, PACJA STATES AS THE FIRST WEEK OF DEBATES AT SB56 COMES TO A CLOSE](https://pacja.org/all-party-support-for-africa-s-need-and-special-circumstances-pacja-states-as-the-first-week-of-debates-at-sb56-comes-to-a-close/) - Statement issued by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) on behalf of its 1000 members representing 51 African countries; Bonn, 10 June 2022—As the first week of debates and negotiations at 56th Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB56) come to a close, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, on behalf of more than 1000 organisations in - [PACJA REFLECTIONS AND STATEMENT AS SB 56 INITIATES THE FIRST GLASGOW DIALOGUE ON LOSS AND DAMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CMA DECISION PARAGRAPGH 73 TAKEN AT COP26](https://pacja.org/pacja-reflections-and-statement-as-sb-56-initiates-the-first-glasgow-dialogue-on-loss-and-damage-in-accordance-with-cma-decision-paragrapgh-73-taken-at-cop26/) - BONN, Germany – African civil society groups coalesced under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) participating in Bonn in the 56th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), the Bonn talks hold from 6-16 June 2022 have expressed deep concerns on the continued push by the global north for scientific - [Developing nations urge for a ‘Loss and Damage Finance Facility’ ](https://pacja.org/developing-nations-urge-for-a-loss-and-damage-finance-facility/) - BONN, Germany 6 June 2922: African civil society groups coalescing under the pan African Climate Justice Alliance have supported the call by the Group of 77 and China countries for a facility set aside to address the concerns for Loss and Damage. The call was made at the 56th session of the subsidiary bodies (SB-56) under the - [World Environment Day: AACJ supports radio advocacy in Burkina Faso](https://pacja.org/world-environment-day-aacj-supports-radio-advocacy-in-burkina-faso-as-communities/) - The A-2E Association, the Designated National Platform of PACJA in Burkina Faso hosted an interactive radio program that aimed at engaging communities as they marked the World Environment Day. In attendance were Mr. Mamoudou OUEDRAOGO National Coordinator of À-2E and Mrs. Aminata KAGONE, representative of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) who engaged their audience in the - [World Environment Day: Communities want balanced climate change, biodiversity needs](https://pacja.org/world-environment-day-communities-want-balanced-climate-change-biodiversity-needs/) - Nairobi, Kenya June 5 2022: From cleaning up suburbs, to planting trees and holding peaceful roadshows, walks, and street marches, climate activists around Africa marked the world Environmental Day 2022 in style. At the same time, the activists asked their governments to ensure the balance between tackling climate change while meeting the needs of biodiversity - [Tanzania: Policy Dialogue with Same District Officials, CSOs and Media](https://pacja.org/tanzania-policy-dialogue-with-same-district-officials-csos-and-media/) - In a dialogue between District Officers (Dos), CSOs and the media held on 27th May 2022 in Same District, Northern Tanzania, stakeholders arged that the Government, the private sector, and development partners to jointly address barriers to a clean energy transition towards 2050, a fundamental milestone in the green growth initiative in the country. - [Publications](https://pacja.org/publications/) - {loadposition search_pos3} {loadposition publications_pos} - [PACJA supported African youth advocacy engages at the Carnegie Mellon University clinic in Kigali](https://pacja.org/pacja-supported-african-youth-advocacy-engages-at-the-carnegie-mellon-university-clinic-in-kigali/) - Kigali, 16- 19 May 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) last week supported 15 young people from ten African countries to attend the SEforALL Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda --- the first time it held in an African country. Alongside the Forum, the PACJA, World Resource Institute (WRI), Wangari Mathai Foundation, Children Investment - [AFRICAN CSOs STATEMENT ON CLIMATE RESILIENCE AT MAJOR AND INTERMEDIARY CITIES](https://pacja.org/african-csos-statement-on-climate-resilience-at-major-and-intermediary-cities/) - Kisumu, Kenya May 20, 2022: Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA),) and its partners comprising civil society actors, academia, representatives of women and youth movements met in Kisumu on the 17th to the 21st of May 2022 for the “The 9th Edition of the Africities Summit”. The summit aimed at consolidating the African voices on “The - [Africities: African CSOs urge for active roles by cities, local governments ahead of COP27](https://pacja.org/africities-african-csos-urge-for-active-roles-by-cities-local-governments-ahead-of-cop27/) - Kisumu May 20 2022: The African civil societies coalesced under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance have called upon the African cities and local governments across the continent to play active roles in shaping the narratives for the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set for Egypt later in - [Climate-proofing cities: UCLG Africa signs pact with PACJA](https://pacja.org/climate-proofing-cities-uclg-africa-signs-pact-with-pacja/) - Kisumu 19 May 2022: The Nairobi-based Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the United Cities and Local Government in Africa (UCLG Africa) which is based in Rabat, Morocco have signed a collaborative memorandum of understanding in Kisumu, Kenya in the sidelines of the ongoing ninth Africities Summit. The MOU aims to help UCLG Africa - [Kisumu offers one time chance to climate-proof African cities](https://pacja.org/kisumu-offers-one-time-chance-to-climate-proof-african-cities/) - Kisumu, May 17, 2022: The historical city of Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria on the Kenyan side will this week host over 10000 guests to discuss sustainability of African cities. However, while of concern to the organisers of the 9th Africities is about peace and security, for climate justice advocates however, the outcome - [KPCG seeks regional coordinators](https://pacja.org/kpcg-seeks-regional-coordinators/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) is looking for Regional Coordinators who will help galvanise local Action in Coast, Central, North Eastern, Nyanza/Western, Lower Eastern/Nairobi Region, Central, and Rift Valley. The incumbent will primarily play a pivotal role in the successful delivery and implementation of the day-to-day projects within the Regions for the Kenya Platform - [PACJA, partners hold Energy Summit in Nairobi](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-hold-energy-summit-in-nairobi/) - The planned Energy Summit meeting by the Pan African Climate Justice Climate Alliance (PACJA), The Christian AID, and the GermanWatch holds over the next two days beginning this morning in Nairobi, Kenya. Dubbed the Pan-African Summit on Just Transition and Energy Democracy (PASJTED), the meeting brings together leading voices in the African continent on issues - [African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards deadline extended to May 17 ](https://pacja.org/african-climate-change-and-environmental-reporting-accer-awards-deadline-extended-to-may-17/) - 10 May 2022: Nairobi, Kenya: Environmental journalists across Africa yet to submit their articles for the 7th edition of the African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards have six more days to stand a chance of earning a possibility of participating at the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate - [The Second Edition of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice invites applications](https://pacja.org/the-second-edition-of-the-nairobi-summer-school-on-climate-justice-invites-applications/) - The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance invites eligible, young people applicants from diverse fields to apply for a two (2)-week long hybrid Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice that will take place from 26th June to 10th July 2022 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. About the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice The Nairobi Summer School on - [PACJA, Wangari Mathai Foundation Launch Campaign to monitor Climate Finance Spending](https://pacja.org/pacja-wangari-mathai-foundation-launch-campaign-to-monitor-climate-finance-spending/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) through the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) and the Wangari Maathai Foundation have launched a youth-led campaign known as the Follow the Money campaign to raise public awareness about the climate funding towards climate action. The Campaign will enhance public engagement, information sharing, and increase accountability. The - [DEFINITION AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMATE FINANCE](https://pacja.org/definition-and-considerations-for-climate-finance/) - Submitted as: Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) To: The Standing Committee on Finance This definition and proposal for consideration is a synthesis of views generated and collaborate from a number of regional forums that the Pan-African Climate and Environmental Justice Alliance (PACJA) has convened this year. PACJA convened four important platforms to - [PACJA Celebrates Word Press Day 2022](https://pacja.org/pacja-celebrates-word-press-day-2022/) - In my many years of being active in the civil society, I have come to appreciate the place of the media in the good of the society despite the many challenges they face including sometimes intimidation, violence, lack of access to information for the media and the expression of critical or opposing viewpoints and the - [Lack of financing of loss and damage wary as climate-disasters rise in Africa ](https://pacja.org/lack-of-financing-of-loss-and-damage-wary-as-climate-disasters-rise-in-africa/) - Lilongwe, Malawi 26 April 2022: From Southern Africa to the Horn, climate-related disasters are on the rise and have heightened the wary among citizens about the lackadaisical discussions around loss and damage within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change discourses. At a meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi, climate activists and experts coalescing under the Pan - [Africa seeks options: To compensate or insure for climate-related damages?](https://pacja.org/africa-seeks-options-to-compensate-or-insure-for-climate-related-damages/) - Lilongwe, Malawi 29 April 2022: At a conference in Lilongwe, Malawi, African civil society players were divided on a number of issues including mechanisms to pay for climate-related disasters and the definition of what loss and damage is. While some supported the need for insurance to cover for losses and damage due to climate change, - [Climate change: Africa has adequate data but no global will to support loss and damage](https://pacja.org/climate-change-africa-has-adequate-data-but-no-global-will-to-support-loss-and-damage/) - Lilongwe, Malawi, 27 April 2022: Africa has faced irreversible losses and damages associated with global climate change in areas including health, food and water security. Discussions around this challenge is a pertinent feature of global talks leading to the eventual inclusion of Article 8 of the Paris Agreement in 2015 which deals with loss and - [PACJA, partners launch Germany-supported project in Nigeria](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-launch-germany-supported-project-in-nigeria/) - Abuja, April 19 2022: The Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access (ACSEA), an initiative of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in collaboration with Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) launched a project on “Ensuring a people-centred energy transition in Africa through civil society engagement on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Abuja, Nigeria. - [PACJA, Partners seek integration of environment, population and health programmes ](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-seek-integration-of-environment-population-and-health-programmes/) - Naivasha, April 4 2022: Lack of integration of demographic factors into environmental management planning could hinder Kenya’s development, a meeting of environmental, health and population experts in Naivasha have said. At a meeting in Naivasha to strategise on population, health and environment, James Kanyi, of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) noted that the - [PACJA-sponsored 2022 African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards to amplify African narratives ahead of COP27](https://pacja.org/pacja-sponsored-2022-african-climate-change-and-environmental-reporting-awards-to-amplify-african-narratives-ahead-of-cop27/) - Nairobi, 14 April 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has today launched the seventh African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards whose theme is to drive and shape the African narratives that ultimately influence the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set to be held in Egypt - [PACJA Launches 2022 ACCER AWARDS, calls for submissions](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-2022-accer-awards-calls-for-submissions/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of the seventh African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards for 2022. Unlike before, this year’s ACCER Awards holds against the backdrop of the fact that the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be - [COP27 Advocacy Strategy: PACJA engages African youth ](https://pacja.org/cop27-advocacy-strategy-pacja-engages-african-youth/) - In the build up towards the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) set to take place in Egypt later in the year, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has heightened its engagement with various segments of the African societies including the youth. In one such engagement last Friday, - [Advocacy Framework and Strategy Towards COP27](https://pacja.org/advocacy-framework-and-strategy-towards-cop27/) - This campaign framework is premised on the knowledge, wisdom and resources that African People have within themselves to make the changes they want to see. It underscores the need to address the inequities and injustices that have been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including the environmental and social imbalances that underlay them, and the political - [IPCC REPORT: Mitigation of Climate Change ](https://pacja.org/ipcc-report-mitigation-of-climate-change/) - A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released on April 4, 2022 shows that accelerated international cooperation on finance to support low income countries is a critical enabler of a low-carbon and just transition. The report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change points out that scaled-up public grants for adaptation and mitigation - [Kenya Platform on Climate Governance expands with the Kilifi County launch](https://pacja.org/kenya-platform-on-climate-governance-expands-with-the-kilifi-county-launch/) - Kilifi County just like the like the rest of Kenya’s coastal zone counties is bearing the brunt of human-induced climate change impacts and associated environmental and economic losses. Climate change in Kilifi manifests itself in rapid-onset events, such as frequent flooding; and slow-onset ones, such as rising temperatures, recurrent droughts, sea level rise, land and - [PACJA Team plots to rope in African cities on climate action](https://pacja.org/pacja-team-plots-to-rope-in-african-cities-on-climate-action/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments Africa hosted a water resilience dinner conference in Raddison Blu in Dakar, Senegal. The high level delegation in the meeting included ambassadors (members of diplomatic core); ministers, mayors of cities across Africa, governors, CSOs and the leadership of UCLG Africa - [Integrate elders and traditional cultural practices in water conservation urges PACJA](https://pacja.org/integrate-elders-and-culture-practices-in-water-conservation-urges-pacja/) - Nairobi March 22 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has urged African governments to integrate community elders and traditional cultural practices in their effort to conserve and protect water sources. Speaking during the World Water Day, Mithika Mwenda the executive director of PACJA said elders have sustainably managed to protect the natural resources - [African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Conference Side Events Reports](https://pacja.org/african-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-conference-side-events-reports/) - The eighth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) was held in Kigali, Rwanda from 3rd to 5th March 2022, organised under the theme; “Building forward better: a green, inclusive and resilient Africa poised to achieve the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063”. The ARFSD was an action-oriented forum for member States and - [Lesotho PACJA Focal person to chair Climate Change committee ](https://pacja.org/lesotho-pacja-focal-person-to-chair-climate-change-committee/) - Dorcas Mamotebang Moeketsi the focal point for the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance in Lesotho has today assumed as the Chairperson of the National climate change committee by the government. Ms Moeketsi has previously served as the vice-Chair of the Committee, a post she has held for the last two years. According to regulations, if - [Kenya Platform for Climate Governance set up a chapter in Turkana County](https://pacja.org/kenya-platform-for-climate-governance-set-up-a-chapter-in-turkana-county/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance has today opened a new chapter in Turkana County through whch it aims to advocate for climate change issues faced by the Turkana people. At a public forum held in Lokichar town of Turkana county, over 100 participants affirmed their commitment to clamour for fair and just climate laws - [PACJA launches project meant to increase renewable energy access ](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-project-meant-to-increase-renewable-energy-access/) - The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA, through the Kenya Platform on Climate Governance (KPCG), the Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access, in partnership with German-watch have today launched a project that will bring consumers at the centre of energy debates. To be implemented in five countries including Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, Morocco, and Botswana, the - [Women most-affected by the climate crisis](https://pacja.org/women-most-affected-by-the-climate-crisis/) - The need to recognize the contribution of women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response to build a more sustainable future for all is a call for all - [Climate campaigners want States to allocate local funds for adaptation ](https://pacja.org/climate-campaigners-want-states-to-allocate-local-funds-for-adaptation/) - Kigali, Rwanda 6 March 2022: African climate campaigners have castigated their Governments who continue allocating more resources to mitigation measures when yet they often cite adaptation as core for the continent. Speaking in Kigali, Rwanda, Dr Augustine Njamnshi, the Chair of Political Affairs at the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) urged governments to see - [Centre ‘Just’ actions on the African People, urge Climate Activists](https://pacja.org/centre-just-actions-on-the-african-people-urge-climate-activists/) - Kigali, Rwanda 5 March 2022: African climate activists meeting in Kigali Rwanda have cautioned against commodification of climate crisis, instead said “it is all about people”. Speaking on the sidelines of the eighth African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, Robert Muthami, a climate policy expert and a Programme Coordinator at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, said that amidst - [Climate change raises risks of conflicts and insecurity in Africa, say CSOs](https://pacja.org/climate-change-raises-risks-of-conflicts-and-insecurity-in-africa-say-csos/) - Kigali, March 3, 2022: Increased migration and displacement, heightened political tensions within and between countries, as well as the risk of violent conflicts are problems facing Africa due to climate change, climate campaigners coalescing under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance have said in Kigali, Rwanda. Speaking on the sidelines of the eighth African Regional - [COP27 will be a COP for the African People, CSOs declare](https://pacja.org/make-cop27-a-cop-for-the-african-people-csos-demand/) - Kigali, Rwanda March 2 2022: Representatives of the African climate advocates meeting in Rwanda in the sidelines of the ongoing eighth African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) have declared that the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) would not just be an African COP but a COP - [Kenya Platform for Climate Governance plots on scaling up national activism](https://pacja.org/kenya-platform-for-climate-governance-plots-on-scaling-up-national-activism/) - The Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) held its annual review and planning meeting in Nairobi over the last two days from 21-22 February and the output was a blast. According to many participants, who were drawn from around the country, the planning meeting was very positive and for the first time, it shed some - [Urgent Climate Action will accelerate job creation, PACJA advises Governments ](https://pacja.org/urgent-climate-action-will-accelerate-job-creation-pacja-advises-governments/) - Nairobi, 20 February 20022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has said governments can only assure youth sustainable jobs if urgent action is put to tackling the climate change crisis. In a statement released ahead of the World Social Justice Day, Dr Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the PACJA said the climate crisis has - [Youth Love Egypt unleashes potential of Arab youth in climate activism](https://pacja.org/youth-love-egypt-unleashes-potential-of-arab-youth-in-climate-activism/) - Ahmed Fathy, Founder of "Youth Love Egypt" Foundation and Pan African Climate Justice Alliance National Coordinator in Egypt today highlighted an inspiring story of Arab youth activism against climate change. At a major event by the Arab League, namely the Arab Sustainable Development Week (ASDW), Fathy said narrated the numerous efforts of the Foundation and - [PACJA-supported project to lower climate-induced wildlife, farmers’ conflicts](https://pacja.org/pacja-supported-project-to-lower-climate-induced-wildlife-farmers-conflicts/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance held the first training session of the apiculture farming among farmers in Eastern Kenya. The training is the first of its kind and is to be scaled up along arid and semi-arid regions of Africa where wildlife-people conflicts is a problem as well as empower and help build resilience - [Youth Love Egypt Foundation primes youth for COP27](https://pacja.org/youth-love-egypt-foundation-primes-youth-for-cop27/) - Cairo, Egypt 8 February 2022: Youth Love Egypt Foundation, the representative of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance in Egypt is participating at the 53rd Session of Cairo International Book Fair to raise awareness around climate change. Further, the Foundation is also building up a movement towards the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN - [PACJA lauds choice of Kenyatta as Chair of African Union Committee on climate change ](https://pacja.org/pacja-lauds-choice-of-kenyatta-as-chair-of-african-union-committee-on-climate-change/) - Addis Ababa, 7 February 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance congratulates HE President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya for assuming the leadership of the Committee of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC). This is a key milestone given that Africa is poised to host the 27th Conference of Parties to - [The Future of Climate Finance; African Civil society calls on GCF to align itself with the 8 principles of Locally Led Adaptation](https://pacja.org/the-future-of-climate-finance-african-civil-society-call-on-gcf-to-align-itself-with-the-8-principles-of-locally-led-adaptation/) - 2nd – 5th February 2022; Sally, Senegal: With very unclear definition up to date, the landscape of climate finance both continentally and globally have been marred by suspicion and thus remains undetermined. The need for clear definition of climate finance has remained an agenda item, among others for the Pan African Climate - [PACJA statement to the 35th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union](https://pacja.org/pacja-statement-to-the-35th-summit-of-heads-of-state-and-government-of-the-african-union/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 05 Feb. 2022: More than 100 civil society representatives (joined by representatives from government, the private sector, and the academia) said in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that the 27th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change set to be held in Egypt presents a unique opportunity for the - [Cross-Network platform on COP27 meets in Ethiopia, to engage AU Summit Heads](https://pacja.org/cross-network-platform-on-cop27-meets-in-ethiopia-to-engage-au-summit-heads/) - Leading voices on climate justice in Africa are gathered in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia in a side event to the 35h African Union Summit to extend outreach and interact with the delegates and political leaders in a way that reinforces African CSOs collective role in shaping and influencing the AU on climate action. In addition, - [REPORT OF THE AFRICAN ROUNDTABLE ON POST-COP26 REFLECTIONS AND COP27 STRATEGY](https://pacja.org/report-of-the-african-roundtable-on-post-cop26-reflections-and-cop27-strategy/) - This report is structured into sections summarizing the nature of deliberations, opportunities and challenges as the world shifts its focus to UNFCCC-COP27 set to be held in Egypt, key priorities for Civil society organizations’ advocacy work and action planning. The report captures key deliberations and outcomes of the Roundtable convened in Cairo by the - ['You ain't seen nothing yet', PACJA Fraternity vows to scale up climate justice advocacy](https://pacja.org/you-ain-t-seen-nothing-yet-pacja-fraternity-vows-to-scale-up-climate-justice-advocacy/) - The Pan African climate justice alliance fraternity is congregating in Arusha, Tanzania to dissect and create common understanding of its Strategic Plan 2021 and 2030. The meeting brings together the staff, the national platforms and the Board drawn from across Africa. As an alliance, PACJA is in 51 African countries, supporting 36 national platforms and - [YET AGAIN, IT’S A YEAR OF HOPE AND REDEMPTION](https://pacja.org/yet-again-it-s-a-year-of-hope-and-redemption/) - The 2022 Message From The PACJA Executive Director - [PACJA lobbies African governments to integrate climate change into education curricula ](https://pacja.org/pacja-lobbies-african-governments-to-integrate-climate-change-into-education-curricula/) - Nairobi, 23 Monday 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has called upon African governments to fast-track integration of climate change into their education systems. In a statement released on the International Day of Education, Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director, PACJA said education is a critical agent that could help the society address climate - [Country Analysis of the outcome of COP 25 and the effects of Covid19 in the implementation of the outcomes](https://pacja.org/country-analysis-of-the-outcome-of-cop-25-and-the-effects-of-covid19-in-the-implementation-of-the-outcomes/) - Country Analysis of the outcome of COP 25 and the effects of Covid19 in the implementation of the outcomes. COP 25 took place in the Spanish city of Madrid, thousands of miles from Chile where it was originally scheduled to take place. This change of location did not change the central business of this very - [A Communique’ by Pan-African Feminists to COP26](https://pacja.org/a-communique-by-pan-african-feminists-to-cop26/) - The pan-African feminists issued a statement that speaks out for Africa’s women and girls ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). To read the statement, click here - [Evaluation of the PACJA Project](https://pacja.org/evaluation-of-the-pacja-project/) - Sweden has supported PACJA to the tune of 47.9 million SEK between 2017 to 2020 to implement the program “Deepening African Civil Society Engagement in International Post[1]Paris Climate Change Dialogue and Response Strategies in the Context of SDGs” . The overarching objective of this intervention is “to share information, initiate joint strategic interventions, coordinate continental - [World Religion Day: PACJA lauds religious groups on their effort in tackling climate change](https://pacja.org/world-religion-day-pacja-lauds-religious-groups-on-their-effort-in-tackling-climate-change/) - Nairobi, January 15, 2022: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has praised efforts by various religious groups around Africa in their relentless efforts on the war against climate change. In a statement issued to mark the World Religion Day, celebrated every third Sunday of January, Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the PACJA, a - [Hope as PACJA-supported first sorghum, sunflower integrated crop doing fine ](https://pacja.org/hope-as-pacja-supported-first-sorghum-sunflower-integrated-crop-doing-fine/) - For the second year in a row, small scale farmers in arid and semi-arid areas have villagers in Athiru Gaiti catchment area in Eastern Kenya to learn from on locally led climate-smart farming. While the farmers are on the third crop of sunflower crop, this year however is different. Unlike the two previous sessions, this - [African CSOs to reject Glasgow Climate Pact](https://pacja.org/african-csos-to-reject-glasgow-climate-pact/) - Cairo 17 December 2021:The ongoing discussion of the African Climate Activists taking place in Cairo Egypt, the African civil societies coalescing under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance point to likely hood of the African CSOs rejecting the outcomes of the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change held in Glasgow, - [Egyptian Minister opens Post-COP26 CSOs Workshop in Cairo](https://pacja.org/egyptian-minister-opens-post-cop26-csos-workshop-in-cairo/) - Cairo, December 16, 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance workshop in Egypt to critically analyse the outcomes of the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change (Post-COP26) that took place last November in Glasgow, UK has officially opened. Opening the meeting of the African Civil Society, Minister of Environment of - [PACJA spearheads plans to ensuring a People-Centered Energy Transition in Africa ](https://pacja.org/pacja-spearheads-plans-to-ensuring-a-people-centered-energy-transition-in-africa/) - Cairo, 14 December 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Germanwatch are holding an inception workshop in Egypt for a project (Ensuring a People-Centered Energy Transition in Africa Through Civil Society Engagement) meant to strengthen the role of civil society in the promotion and implementation of sustainable energy transition initiatives as well - [PACJA sets off journey to COP27 in earnest as CSOs meet in Egypt ](https://pacja.org/pacja-sets-off-journey-to-cop27-in-earnest-as-csos-meet-in-egypt/) - Cairo, December 12, 2021: Disappointed by the outcomes of the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) held in Glasgow, UK last November, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has started off the journey to 27th Conference of Parities to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which is - [Call for Applications for African journalists' training webinar ](https://pacja.org/call-for-applications-for-african-journalists-training-webinar/) - 3 December 2021 | The Call for Applications for African journalists interested in training on how to report the energy transition in Africa is now open. The training, whose goal is to equip journalists with skills and tools to report accurately and contribute to shaping polices and practice in the energy sector, will be delivered - [Kenyan youth and women plant 5000 trees to restore river banks and water catchments in Meru County](https://pacja.org/kenyan-youth-and-women-plant-5000-trees-to-restore-river-banks-and-water-catchments-in-meru-county/) - 29 November 2021 | Youth and women groups in Igembe South Constituency, Meru County, Kenya have in the last few days planted about 5,000 tree seedlings to restore river banks and a wetland. During the weekend-long activities of 27-29 Nov, PACJA Executive Director, Mithika Mwenda led Young Digital Activists promoting climate justice, Meru County University - [Call for Applications: Reporting Energy Transition in Africa](https://pacja.org/call-for-applications-reporting-energy-transition-in-africa/) - African journalists are invited to apply for a two-day Webinar on Reporting the Energy Transition in Africa billed for 14 and 15 December 2021. The Webinar is co-organised by Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA); the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA); and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) within the framework of a - [World's top emitter expresses intent to promote renewable energy during China-Africa Forum in Senegal](https://pacja.org/world-s-top-emitter-expresses-intent-to-promote-renewable-energy-during-china-africa-forum-in-senegal/) - 30 November 2021 | China intends to strengthen its support to Africa for low-carbon development and climate change adaptation, says President, Xi Jinping in a keynote speech delivered during the opening ceremony of Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Senegal yesterday. During the Conference, President Jinping stated, in his speech - [PACJA, partners launch the African Activists Climate Justice Project](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-launch-the-african-activists-climate-justice-project/) - Mombasa, Kenya| November 22 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is collaborating with four other institutions to launch the African Activists for Climate Justice Project today, Monday the November 22 2021 in Mombasa, Kenya. The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) is a five-year programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - [PACJA holds a side event on Locally led Adaptation Actions in Africa and Beyond](https://pacja.org/pacja-holds-a-side-event-on-locally-led-adaptation-actions-in-africa-and-beyond/) - 11 November 2021 | Two PACJA-led side events at COP26 focused on mobilizing global support for locally-led livelihood improvement projects using the 8 Principles of Locally-Led Action (LLA). The “Activating Youth Voices to Accelerate Locally led Adaptation Actions in Africa and Beyond” and Integrated Locally-Led livelihood improvement project “Tujiinue Tena” both took place at the - [David Joins PACJA](https://pacja.org/david-joins-pacja/) - KENYA AVOCADO EXCELLENCE AWARDS (KAEA) is a strategic initiative of the Avocado Society of Kenya with other anchor stakeholders. Now in its 2nd Edition, KAEA 2021 follows the inaugural event held in 2019 where a total of 24 winning entries were awarded the coveted trophies and certifications. - [COP26 negotiators urged to reconsider climate financing for rural women ](https://pacja.org/cop26-negotiators-urged-to-reconsider-climate-financing-for-rural-women/) - November 12, 2021| Governments and civil society organisations have been urged to make long-term commitments to support equitable financing of programme and project interventions targeted at rural women living in climate-hit regions. In a side-event organised by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Glasgow Caledonia University at COP26, Glasgow, United Kingdom, African - [Africa’s Civil Society Leave Glasgow, UK with Disappointments](https://pacja.org/africa-s-civil-society-leave-glasgow-uk-with-disappointments/) - November 12, 2021| African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) leave Glasgow, United Kingdom disappointed with the outcome of the COP26 discussions. They observe with concern that developed nations’ lack determination to increase their commitments and ambitions so that climate action becomes a reality in Africa. Adaptation Financing Commitments This is after two weeks of debates, negotiations, - [COP26 will offer nothing to African people ](https://pacja.org/cop26-will-offer-nothing-to-african-people-pacja/) - Glasgow 8 November 2021: The second first week of the 26th edition of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, popularly known as COP 26, ended without signals of success, with African delegates and civil society terming the summit a potential failure. Speaking on Saturday during the Global Day of Action that was marked by - [PACJA rocks Glasgow](https://pacja.org/pacja-rocks-glasgow/) - Saturday, the November 6th was the day civil society groups chose to be the Global Day of Action against inaction from the delegates involved in endless discussions at the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place in Glasgow, UK. Here are some happenings - [African CSOs hold Pre-COP 26 consultative meeting in Glasgow, UK ](https://pacja.org/african-csos-hold-pre-cop-26-consultative-meeting-in-glasgow-uk/) - 31 October 2021| A section of African Civil Society Organisations attending the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom held a consultative meeting on 31st October 2021 to agree on common positions to take as observers to effectively contribute to the negotiations. Such a process - [#COP26 Podcast on the Pre-2020 Commitments ](https://pacja.org/cop26-podcast-on-the-pre-2020-commitments/) - 30 October 2021 | In the lead-up to COP26, in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021, the International Gender Champions (IGC) Secretariat interviewed Joseph Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Alice Ruhweza, Africa Region Director of World Wide Fund for Nature International (WWF). Listen to discover some - [COP26: Strong PACJA Team to represent voice of Africa](https://pacja.org/cop26-strong-pacja-team-to-represent-voice-of-africa/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is supporting close to 40 climate activists from around Africa to attend the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, from October 31 to November 11, 2021 in Glasgow UK. The strong show of the African climate activists at the Glasgow meeting comes - [CSOs meet to consolidate position ahead of Glasgow climate change conference](https://pacja.org/csos-meet-to-consolidate-position-ahead-of-glasgow-climate-change-conference/) - 19 October 2021: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) held a consultative dialogue forum at the Sarova Stanely Hotel on 18 October, 2021 to consolidate their positions ahead of the 26th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP) to be held at Glasgow, United Kingdom from October 31 to November 12 2021. The Pre-COP - [PACJA launches 15 Days of Action Towards Climate Justice for Africa ](https://pacja.org/pacja-launches-15-days-of-action-towards-climate-justice-for-africa/) - 14 October 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance will from today, the 14 October to 28, 2021 begin mobilising its national platforms and partners around Africa towards 15 Days of Climate Action towards climate justice for Africa. The “15 days action” seeks to inspire individuals, partners and organizations to become part of the movement - [Africa must be fairly compensated and recognized as a special needs region ](https://pacja.org/africa-must-be-fairly-compensated-and-recognized-as-a-special-needs-region/) - 14 October 2021: As Kenya prepares to take the Road to Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26) in 15 days, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), has called on African nations to press for fair compensation for climate injustices caused by industrialized countries. - [PACJA, partners launch Mt Kenya Forum on Climate Governance to restore degraded region’s environment ](https://pacja.org/pacja-partners-launch-mt-kenya-forum-on-climate-governance-to-restore-degraded-region-s-environment/) - Alarmed by the declining environmental health in the Mt Kenya region, the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) in collaboration with the Mt. Kenya Network Forum have on Tuesday launched the regional platform on Climate Governance in Nanyuki town Laikipia County. Speaking during the launch of the Forum, Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the - [A REPORT ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN COVID 19 AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE](https://pacja.org/a-report-on-the-nexus-between-covid-19-and-climate-change-conference/) - Covid – 19 exposed the fragility of the global economies. However, while Africa is no near the death tolls in the global north, our economy has shrunk the most. This is partly as a result of the continents’ monitory inequality with the global north and partly as a result of other factors – including the - [Adaptation projects in Africa among 13 beneficiaries of new USD1.2 B of GCF resources](https://pacja.org/adaptation-projects-in-africa-among-13-beneficiaries-of-new-usd1-2-b-of-gcf-resources/) - Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority’s Enhancing community resilience and water security in the Upper Athi River Catchment Area project (worth USD9.5 million), Niger’s Hydro-agricultural development with smart agriculture practices resilient to climate change (worth USD 35.5 million) and a joint Cooling Facility undertaken by the World Bank in multiple countries including Malawi, Kenya, Somalia and - [REPORT FOR THE ROAD TO THE 26TH CONFERENCE OF PARTIES UNDER UNFCCC AS HELD AT SHERATON ABUJA, NIGERIA ](https://pacja.org/report-for-the-road-to-the-26th-conference-of-parties-under-unfccc-as-held-at-sheraton-abuja-nigeria/) - Ahead of the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26), African Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and other Non-State Actors (NSA) intent on pressing on for an outcome that reflects the “special circumstances and needs of Africa” created by the injustices of climate change such as the disproportionate vulnerabilities - [Mithika: COVID-19 and Climate Change offer the world new dawn of working together ](https://pacja.org/mithika-covid-19-and-climate-change-offer-the-world-new-dawn-of-working-together/) - The twin emergencies, COVID-19 pandemic and climate change offer the global communities a new dawn of working together, Mithika Mwenda, the executive director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has said. Speaking at the Global People Assembly holding in New York in the sidelines of the ongoing 75th UN General Assembly, Mithika said in - [Youth have a role in Africa's Just Transition to green economy](https://pacja.org/youth-have-a-role-in-africa-s-just-transition-to-green-economy/) - African youth have the means and the know-how to help Africa’s just transition to green economy, Climate campaigners coalescing under the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance said at a virtual forum in Nairobi on Wednesday. Mithika Mwenda, executive director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance which organisaed the virtual meeting as part of Africa - [Mithika Urges Joint Tackling of COVID-19, Climate Change as Second World Forum On Climate Justice Opens](https://pacja.org/mithika-urges-joint-tackling-of-covid-19-climate-change-as-second-world-forum-on-climate-justice-opens/) - The twin crises of our time – COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergence – should not, be tackled separately, Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has said. To get the complete speech, click here to download - [Connecting climate and social justice- the promise of COP 26](https://pacja.org/connecting-climate-and-social-justice-the-promise-of-cop-26/) - PAJCA"s Session at Global People’s Assembly 23 Sep 2021, 12:00-13:00 GMT The global People’s Assembly holds beginning tomorrow and will hear from diverse voices from around the world on the real challenges that they face in the fight for a transformation towards a more just and sustainable world. The Assembly will consider how local - [PACJA to feature at the 2nd World Forum on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/pacja-to-feature-at-the-2nd-world-forum-on-climate-justice/) - The 2nd World Forum on Climate Justice will take place on the 21-23 September 2021, just two months before global leaders meet in the city for the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Held fully online, the World Forum will have a far greater reach and be more accessible. Professor Tahseen Jafry, Director - [ACSEA: Private Sector Needed to Scale up Energy Access in Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-private-sector-needed-to-scale-up-energy-access-in-africa/) - The African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA) has called for more private sector investment to increase energy access in Africa. With half the population without electricity, Africa has the most people without energy in the world. It needs about $55 billion annually until 2030 to remedy the situation. Energy is a key issue - [PACJA ED calls for global solidarity to tackle COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis](https://pacja.org/pacja-ed-calls-for-global-solidarity-to-tackle-covid-19-and-the-climate-crisis/) - 15/09/2021 Santa Maria, Cape Verde The Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Dr Mithika Mwenda, today said global solidarity is in short supply and preventing robust responses to COVID-19 and Climate Change, which together are wrecking communities across Africa and the rest of the world. In a statement at the Ninth Conference - [PACJA wants COVID-19, and Climate Change jointly tackled ](https://pacja.org/pacja-wants-covid-19-and-climate-change-jointly-tackled/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Africa’s largest coalition of civil society on climate change has called for a joint global effirt in tackling COVID-19 and climate change, which together are wrecking communities across Africa and the rest of the world. In a statement issued at the Ninth Conference of Climate Change and Development in Africa holding in Cape Verde, the statement said delays, particularly by rich countries, to address the - [Do Not Delay Climate Action Further!](https://pacja.org/do-not-delay-climate-action-further/) - Statement by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance – supported by more than 1000 African and southern climate justice activist, advocates and scholars attending the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice – on calls to postpone COP26 Nairobi, 10/09/2021 We are deeply concerned by calls to postpone COP26 scheduled to take place in Glasgow in November - [PACJA boss joins global leaders to urge policy shift to adaptation](https://pacja.org/pacja-boss-joins-global-leaders-to-urge-policy-shift-to-adaptation/) - The Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance joined over fifty leaders from the international climate and development community today in Rotterdam, Netherlands to urge the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework on Climate Change to prioritise climate adaptation. With less than a hundred days - [Mithika holds talks with world leaders in Amsterdam ](https://pacja.org/mithika-holds-talks-with-world-leaders-in-amsterdam/) - Dr Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance who is attending the Global Commission for Adaptation High-level Dialogue in Amsterdam, Netherlands today held fruitful discussions with with former President of the United Republic of Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and the World Trade Organisation Boss, Dr Ngozi-Iweala, who is former Finance - [Don urges African governments to integrate climate concerns in development plans](https://pacja.org/don-urges-african-governments-to-integrate-climate-concerns-in-development-plans/) - African governments have been advised to integrate climate change concerns in all their national development plans, programmes and policies, Dr. Joseph Kurauka, a Kenyatta University Don in Nairobi has said. Speaking at the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice currently ongoing at the Kenyatta University, Dr. Kurauka said rapid population growth, weak enforcement of environmental - [PACJA: Pandemic Recovery Must Not Delay Climate Action](https://pacja.org/pacja-pandemic-recovery-must-not-delay-climate-action/) - Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must integrate and address the climate crisis, say Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of PACJA, speaking at the inaugural symposium of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSS-CJ). More than 500 climate justice activists and defenders from government, academia, civil society, and community movements scholars, are attending the NSS-CJ - [PACJA Roll Out Inaugural Climate Justice School ](https://pacja.org/pacja-roll-out-inaugural-climate-justice-school/) - More than 500 campaigners, academics, students, and other stakeholders will converge on Nairobi, Kenya, from 31 August to 12 September 2021 for the inaugural Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (#ClimateJusticeSchool). “Climate justice is such a critical issue in international climate change dialogues, yet the Africans at the frontline of climate change and who suffer - [Glasgow climate talks: Africa negotiators mobilize for climate finance ](https://pacja.org/glasgow-climate-talks-africa-negotiators-mobilize-for-climate-finance/) - African climate negotiators at the COP26 United Nations climate talks this November, in Glasgow, are hoping to strike a deal that would increase climate finance to help Africans adapt and prepare for worsening climate change, the US-based Public Radio International reports. Seyni Nafo, the spokesperson for the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) says - [Joint response to Climate, COVID will help Africa build back better](https://pacja.org/joint-response-to-climate-covid-will-help-africa-build-back-better/) - Robust response to the impacts of climate change must be at the centre of strategies by governments to ‘build back better’ in post-COVID-19 recovery. Building Back Better (BBB) is an approach to post-disaster recovery that reduces vulnerability to future disasters and builds community resilience to address physical, social, environmental, and economic vulnerabilities and shocks. Contributing - [Nexus between land use and climate change: Women demand a role](https://pacja.org/nexus-between-land-use-and-climate-change-women-demand-a-role/) - Arusha, Tanzania: Women must now be at the centre of all talks around land use planning and climate change, gender rights and climate activists meeting in Arusha said on Monday. Charles Mwangi, of PACJA said while climate change affects everyone, women, particularly women in rural areas are hit the most. Speaking while opening a workshop - [Integrate building resilience in economic prosperity plans](https://pacja.org/combine-building-resilience-in-economic-prosperity-plans/) - By Wanjira Maathai The climate agenda is crucial for Africa. The road to COP26 must somehow lead to finding solidarity for the climate vulnerable countries, which currently does not exist. The resilience and adaptation agenda has to be at the very top of what we do. Not just building resilience but also building resilience - [ECOWAS region to launch its climate change strategy in COP 26](https://pacja.org/ecowas-region-to-launch-its-climate-change-strategy-in-cop-26/) - By Raoul K . Kouame ECOWAS has developed a regional climate change strategy which will be presented at COP26. Developed from a very engaging and participatory process from its broad variety of stakeholders including financial institutions, CSOs, development partners and others, the strategy will guide ECOWAS in the years ahead. To help realise it, the - [Africa is crying for climate justice ](https://pacja.org/africa-is-crying-for-climate-justice/) - By Harsen Nyambe Africa is bleeding from the double effects of COVID-19 and Climate change. Being one of the most vulnerable parts of the world, the continent continues to spend its limited resources to combating climate change, a war which is gobbling an estimated amount worth 3 to 6per cent of its GDP. The - [Faith actors demand space in climate change discourses](https://pacja.org/faith-actors-demand-space-in-climate-change-discourses/) - Issues related to climate change policy is a moral obligation and spiritual responsibility by the faith actors who can no longer seat on the sidelines, Rev. Dr. Lesmore Ezekiel, programme director at the All African Conference of Churches (AACC) said in Abuja, Nigeria during the CountDown to COP26 workshop. Dr Ezekiel said that the faith - [New PACJA result-based plan a boon to beneficiaries](https://pacja.org/new-pacja-result-based-plan-a-boon-to-beneficiaries/) - The members of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance today begin training on the Results-based framework to upscale results and impact. This is informed by the desire by the PACJA to be more accountable to beneficiaries, as well as the need to chart clear strategies in its processes, and outputs. According to Fathiya Abdulmajid, the - [Count Down To COP26 High-level Meeting: Statement By The Executive Director](https://pacja.org/count-down-to-cop26-high-level-meeting-statement-by-the-executive-director/) - I am delighted to welcome all of you to this particularly important gathering. In the spirit of Pan-African solidarity, we hope to hammer out collective strategies that reflects our shared needs, concerns, and desires ahead of COP26. The next few days are therefore going to be crucial as they may determine whether we choose to - [PACJA official urges Physical COP26](https://pacja.org/pacja-official-urges-physical-cop26/) - Ms Salina Sanou, the Head of Programmes at the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has said that it is extremely important that the British Government did all it can to allow for maximum participation of African climate negotiators and activists to the 26th conference of parties to the UN Framework Convention on climate change which - [PACJA-led Road to COP26 Conference Opens in Abuja, Nigeria](https://pacja.org/pacja-led-road-to-cop26-conference-opens-in-abuja-nigeria/) - More than a hundred civil society representatives from across Africa have begun meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to develop a common position ahead of COP26, the climate change summit, billed for Glasgow, UK, later this year. The meeting is holding against the backdrop of little progress in international efforts to address the climate crisis, which - [PACJA teams up with Glasgow Caledonian University to host 2 nd World Forum on Climate Justice](https://pacja.org/pacja-teams-up-with-glasgow-caledonian-university-to-host-2-nd-world-forum-on-climate-justice/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance is partnering with the Centre for Climate Justice at the Glasgow Caledonian University, UK to host the 2nd World Forum on Climate Justice from the 21-23 September 2021, just two months before global leaders meet in the city for the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United - [PACJA, Fairtrade Africa sign pact to build climate resilience in small holder farmers, agricultural trade](https://pacja.org/pacja-fairtrade-africa-sign-pact-to-build-climate-resilience-in-small-holder-farmers-agricultural-trade/) - Nairobi, July 1, 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and Fairtrade Africa (FTA) have on Thursday signed a collaborative pact aimed at addressing the effects of climate change on trade from smallholder farming, and respective producer groups across Africa. Signed in Nairobi, Kenya the memorandum of understanding between the two leading coalitions - [PACJA, African CSOs  to call for a physical COP26](https://pacja.org/pacja-african-csos-to-call-for-a-physical-cop26/) - African civil society organisations (CSO) want climate change negotiations, particularly the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to hold physically, amid growing concern that virtual meetings will marginalise African voices, needs and interests. The Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN), which conveys and defends African interests in - [African Climate negotiators challenge developed countries as Egypt meet ends](https://pacja.org/african-climate-negotiators-challenge-developed-countries-egypt-meet-ends/) - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 16th June 2021: African negotiators on climate change have called on the developed countries to raise their ambitions on climate action under the Paris Agreement and fulfill their pre-2020 mitigation and finance promises. In a statement issued from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt by the chair of the African Group of Negotiators - [US Firm partners with PACJA to advance circular economy in Africa](https://pacja.org/waste-solutions-company-paneltech-us-corp-partners-with-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-to-advance-circular-economy-in-africa/) - A US-based waste solutions company, PANELTECH.US Corp has on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, Africa’s largest coalition of civil societies advocating for fair and just climate regimes, to help repurpose the massive garbage chocking African cities and villages. The partnership will see PANELTECH spread its circular economic model - [Mr. Robert Muthami](https://pacja.org/mr-robert-muthami/) - Member Continental Executive Board (CEB) Robert Muthami is a climate change policy specialist with over 10 years’ experience at local, national, regional and international level. He currently works as a Programme Coordinator at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Kenya Office and coordinates work around Socioecological Transformation. In addition he is a member of the Makueni - [PACJA calls for restoration and protection of Kenyan ecosystems on World Environment Day](https://pacja.org/pacja-calls-for-restoration-and-protection-of-kenyan-ecosystems-on-world-environment-day/) - Tana River, 5 June 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, in partnership with the Open Society Initiative in East Africa (OSIEA), has held several activities in Tana River County to mark World Environment Day. Under the theme “ecosystem restoration” and a call to reconcile mankind with nature, the activities were designed to increase communities' understanding of the convergences that - [Today as it was: PACJA Team meets Tana River Governor](https://pacja.org/today-as-it-was-pacja-team-meets-tana-river-governor/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance team, led by Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director which has been involved in locally-led approaches to climate action activities along the coast of Kenya early today paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Major (Rtd) Dr. Dhadho Gaddae Godhana, the Governor of Tana River County. The meeting discussed a number of - [SBI: Africa keenly following discussions on loss and damage](https://pacja.org/sbi-africa-keenly-following-discussions-on-loss-and-damage/) - The issue of loss and damage is a critical issue which parties from the developing world are following keenly at the Subsidiary Body for Implementation, the African group expressed disappointment in the delay on the work on Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM). The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has consistently called for meaningful operationalization of - [Espinosa disappointed at slow pace of Paris Agreement implementation](https://pacja.org/espinosa-disappointed-at-slow-pace-of-paris-agreement-implementation/) - The UNFCCCSubsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) conference this year started with a desperate call by the UNFCCC secretary Patricia Espinosa who expressed frustrations that five years after the signing of the Paris Agreement, the world is still lagging behind in implementing the same; She indicated that the developing countries continue to suffer - [Reflection on SBSTA Day 1 virtual meeting ](https://pacja.org/reflection-on-sbsta-day-1-meeting/) - The Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting kicked off this week albeit under a thick cloud of uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference is being held under very special circumstance with the resolve to host it virtually, the first time this is happening. - [A unique climate meeting kicks off in Egypt](https://pacja.org/africa-climate-activists-to-closely-follow-sbsta-virtual-meetings/) - The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) meeting in the Egyptian resort city of Sharma El Sheikh have reiterated Africa’s stand against 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) holding virtually. Instead, they stated it is “either a physical Climate Summit or none at all for - [Salina to represent PACJA at the Women Defenders of Land and Territory event](https://pacja.org/salina-to-represent-pacja-at-the-women-defenders-of-land-and-territory-event/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance will participate at the Generation Equality Forum when Ms Salina Sanou will present African perspectives to the discussion that will take place. Organised by The Generation Equality Forum, the event will be part of the celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. - [An AACC position paper towards the UNFCCC COP 26](https://pacja.org/an-aacc-position-paper-towards-the-unfccc-cop-26/) - Faith leaders coalescing under the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) last week held their round-table deliberations on climate change in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At the end of the two-day meeting that started Wednesday, May 19, the representatives of church leaders in Africa maintained the commitment of African countries to fight climate change and came - [PACJA lauds calls for a paradigm shift in the global energy sector ](https://pacja.org/pacja-lauds-calls-for-a-paradigm-shift-in-the-global-energy-sector/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Africa’s largest coalition of civil society organisations advocating for a just climate regime has welcomed a new report calling for a paradigm shift in the global energy sector leading to NetAZero carbon emission by 2050. According to the report, Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global - [Nurtured to win: PACJA’s Award Winner now heads to Rhode Island Varsity Metcalf Institute for science journalists](https://pacja.org/nurtured-to-win-pacja-s-award-winner-now-heads-to-rhode-island-varsity-metcalf-institute-for-science-journalists/) - Nairobi, May 4-5-2021: The 2020 Best African TV Journalist African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Award winner Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman from Ghana has been selected for a science fellowship in the US focused on climate change impacts, solutions, and equitable approaches to reporting. The ACCER Award, an initiative of the Pan African Climate - [Meru farmers cash out from climate adaptation project](https://pacja.org/meru-farmers-cash-out-from-climate-adaptation-project/) - For immediate release Meru 26 April 2021: More than 3,000 sunflower farmers in the semi-arid belt of Meru County have started receiving cash payments from a climate change and COVID-19 adaptation project launched in Kenya less than six months ago. The project dubbed Tujiinue Tena (Kiswahili for Building Back Better) is aimed at cushioning - [News & Updates](https://pacja.org/news-updates/) - {loadposition mypos_5} - [Earth Day Climate Summit. PACJA Urges Biden to Secure Fair Climate Deal for Africa ](https://pacja.org/earth-day-climate-summit-pacja-urges-biden-to-secure-fair-climate-deal-for-africa/) - For immediate release Nairobi, April 22, 2021: The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the leading coalition of African CSOs advancing a just, inclusive and people-centred global climate regime, today called on the US President, Joe Biden, to rally the West to raise their carbon reduction ambitions, honour pledges on the Green Climate Fund - [PACJA Statement to President Joe Biden as he Hosts “Leaders Summit on Climate”](https://pacja.org/pacja-statement-to-president-joe-biden-as-he-hosts-leaders-summit-on-climate/) - As the leaders on Climate Summit convened by the US president gets underway, the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance calls on President Joe Biden to use America’s global influence and take advantage of the current yearning for strong American leadership to ramp up ambitious climate action and negotiate COP26 outcome that, at last, responds to African - [PACJA Statement to Conference Of Africa Ministers Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development](https://pacja.org/pacja-statement-to-conference-of-africa-ministers-of-finance-planning-and-economic-development/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) organised a conference (physical and virtual) on the Nexus Between COVID19 and Climate Change on the side-lines of the Fifty-Third Session of Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on 21-22nd March 2021. This Conference brought together more than 150 civil - [Journalists Gain Skills to Advance Climate Action in Africa](https://pacja.org/journalists-gain-skills-to-advance-climate-action-in-africa/) - Finalists of the Fifth African Climate Change and Environmental Reports (ACCER) Awards have completed a one-day training intended to build the capacity of African journalists to increase the coverage of African perspectives of the climate crisis. Fifteen Journalists from across Africa attended the training in Addis Aba Ethiopia on Tuesday 23rd March 2021. “Mass media - [THE AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY POSITION ON GREEN CLIMATE FUND (GCF) INVESTMENT IN THE CONTINENT](https://pacja.org/the-african-civil-society-position-on-green-climate-fund-gcf-investment-in-the-continent/) - HEREIN ARRIVED AT ON THE SIDELINES OF THE 2021 AFRICAN MINISTERS OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING CONFERENCE IN ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA ON THE 22ND DAY OF MARCH 2021 Introduction Africa is currently facing the twin challenges of the climate crisis and COVID – 19; all of which the continent is very secondary to their causes. - [PACJA leads Lare residents in tree planting ](https://pacja.org/pacja-lead-lare-residents-in-tree-planting/) - Tree planting in Lare Residents of the Lare sub-County of Meru has thanked the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance for choosing their area to launch this year's tree planting exercise. According to Ezra Sambu, the Officer Commanding Station at Lare, indiscriminate tree cutting has left the area bare and exposed to vagaries of the harsh climate. - [Earth Day 2021 Week long Activities](https://pacja.org/earth-day-2021-week-long-activities/) - Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Africa's leading coalition of climate change advocates today urged Kenyans to make use of the ongoing rain season to plant trees to protect the fragile environment. Speaking in Meru County after leading a team of environmental activists, mostly made of youth, Dr. Mithika - [Climate Justice and the African Continent](https://pacja.org/climate-justice-and-the-african-continent/) - We catch up with Dr. Augustine Njamnshi and hear about climate justice across Africa, the challenges facing vulnerable countries and how to strengthen the implementation of the Paris Agreement. If you enjoy this video feel free to subscribe, and make sure to hit that like button. Stick around for more Ragged Reactions to come from - [Let not Covid worsen the bad situation Africa is in, PACJA tells African ministers](https://pacja.org/story-on-addis-event/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has sent a 10-point set of demands to the African Finance Ministers that recently met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to chart the economic way forward for the continent. In a statement to the African States representatives attending the 53rd Session of Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning - [PACJA Trains PAP Members on NDC Tracking Tool](https://pacja.org/pacja-trains-pap-members-on-ndc-tracking-tool/) - Members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will be trained on Tuesday 13 April 2021 to track the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of African countries using a tool developed by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance PACJA. PACJA commissioned the NDC Implementation Index and a data collection tool in 2019 as part of - [PACJA lauds leaders on their recognition of the twin "Cs" challenge](https://pacja.org/pacja-lauds-leaders-on-their-recognition-of-the-twin-cs-challenge/) - Africa’s leading coalition of Climate change advocates has lauded their Heads of Government and States, African Development Bank Group, and the Global Center on Adaptation for recognizing the urgent need for a post-Covid-19 climate action that revolves around revamping the adaptation financing for Africa and that post-pandemic economic recovery depends on the appropriate climate change - [Climate Change Adaptation for Africa: Some bold Action at last](https://pacja.org/climate-change-adaptation-for-africa-some-bold-action-at-last/) - On Tuesday, 6 April, the African Development Bank, the Global Center on Adaptation(link is external) and the Africa Adaptation Initiative, brought together more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate change and “build forward better.” In a historic and united show of solidarity - [HAPPY EASTER](https://pacja.org/happy-easter/) - On behalfofthe board and staffofthe Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), we extend peace and hope to all in Africa, our partners, networks and supporters atthis Easter Season. May we always hold close our mission for a just, and fair climate regime despite the COVID-19 global pandemic. Thank you for your continued support and partnership - [Climate - COVID-19 Nexus Conference Opens in Addis](https://pacja.org/climate-covid-19-nexus-conference-opens-in-addis/) - The outbreak of COVID-19 in Africa has negatively affected economies, regional integration, social cohesion and health systems within the countries in Africa. The African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals and other development goals and targets are under threat[1]. If not effectively and efficiently addressed, the pandemic can result in internal tensions and conflicts - [HOMMAGE À COMRADE JOHANNES CHIGWADA alias OLD MAN](https://pacja.org/hommage-a-comrade-johannes-chigwada-alias-old-man/) - Je me souviens que la première fois que nous nous sommes rencontrés, c'était en juin 2008 à Sandton, Johanesburg, Afrique du Sud, en marge de la 12e session de la Conférence ministérielle africaine sur l'environnement. Je me souviens de cette figure imposante à la voix profonde et forte mais qui maîtrisait l'art de l'oratoire doux. - [Could the appointment of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okojo lweala be the long waited r elief for the African business emergency?](https://pacja.org/could-the-appointment-of-nigeria-s-ngozi-okojo-lweala-be-the-long-waited-r-elief-for-the-african-business-emergency/) - The appointment of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okojo – lweala as the first African and woman director of World Trade Organization (WTO) to restore trust in a rules-based global trading system has been received with a lot of goodwill in the African continent. However, the question now remains, in the contemporary world of corona virus and climate - [PACJA’s Response to US Return to Paris Climate Accord](https://pacja.org/pacja-s-response-to-us-return-to-paris-climate-accord/) - Nairobi, January 21, 2021 – The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) notes with satisfaction a raft of Executive Orders taken by the new president of the United States Joe Biden to re-join the Paris Agreement and begin the reversal of actions taken by his predecessor former President Donald Trump to roll back or - ['Solutions to Climate Change Come from People, Not Protocols'](https://pacja.org/solutions-to-climate-change-come-from-people-not-protocols/) - ‘Solutions for climate adaptation come from people, not from protocols’, says Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). He is one of the speakers during the Climate Adaptation Summit. In an interview published on the website of the Dutch government, Dr Mwenda described how a locally-led sunflower project is - [Sunflower shields Kenyan community from COVID-19 and harsh climate](https://pacja.org/sunflower-farming-shields-kenyan-community-from-covid-19-and-climate-impacts-2/) - What started as a simple thought when the COVID-19 pandemic hit is proving to be a blessing for many a family in Kenya. The partnership between the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the edible oil Giant Bidco Africa and farmers was meant to cushion communities from harsh impacts of climate change and the pandemic that - [Sunflower farming shields Kenyan Community from COVID-19 and climate impacts](https://pacja.org/sunflower-farming-shields-kenyan-community-from-covid-19-and-climate-impacts/) - What started as a simple thought when the COVID-19 pandemic hit is proving to be a blessing for many a family in Kenya. The partnership between the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the edible oil Giant Bidco Africa and farmers was meant to cushion communities from harsh impacts of climate change and the pandemic that - [Assessment of Progress In The Implementation Of SDGs and Paris Agreement In Tanzania](https://pacja.org/assessment-of-progress-in-the-implementation-of-sdgs-and-paris-agreement-in-tanzania/) - Executive Summary Since inception of Agenda 2030 and Paris Agreement in 2015 in parallel, Tanzania has been incorporating the two global agenda into development plans and strategies. Internationally, Tanzania is a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and participates in the annual Conference of the Parties (COPs). As part - [Status Check](https://pacja.org/status-check/) - Cehcking this Compoinent re a live websuon - [mauambiti](https://pacja.org/mauambiti/) - test tes test - [BEST PRACTICES RENEWABLE ENERGY COOPERATION IN AFRICA THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY](https://pacja.org/best-practices-renewable-energy-cooperation-in-africa-the-role-of-civil-society/) - Download PDF - [test test tes](https://pacja.org/test-test-tes/) - dfefg eeiughuqeih quhuqwewqewqe - [ANALYSIS OF THE SUCCESS OF CSOs IN INFLUENCING THE CLIMATE CHANGE DISCOURSE IN AFRICA](https://pacja.org/analysis-of-the-success-of-csos-in-influencing-the-climate-change-discourse-in-africa/) - ANALYSIS OF THE SUCCESS OF CSOs IN INFLUENCING THE CLIMATE CHANGE DISCOURSE IN AFRICA. PACJA’s strategic positioning in global climate and broader environmental justice conversations has been achieved through extensive galvanization of African CSOs, African Parliamentarians and policymakers to participate, track and influence the UNFCCC, UN Environment, United Nations and complimentary process. - [Development of a briefing Paper to help parliamentarians on placement of climate change responses at the center of efforts to reconstruct economies post Covid-19](https://pacja.org/development-of-a-briefing-paper-to-help-parliamentarians-on-placement-of-climate-change-responses-at-the-center-of-efforts-to-reconstruct-economies-post-covid-19/) - Development of a briefing Paper to help parliamentarians on placement of climate change responses at the center of efforts to reconstruct economies post Covid-19. In Africa, the effort to catalyse parliamentarians’ engagement in climate discourse processes has been driven by the Pan African Parliament and Pan African Climate justice Alliance, along other parliamentary networks such - [TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND SDGs](https://pacja.org/terms-of-reference-for-a-study-on-the-assessment-of-progress-in-the-implementation-of-the-paris-agreement-and-sdgs/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARIS AGREEMENT AND SDGs. Over the last decennia, Africa has seen a decrease in rainfall in large parts of the Sahel, Eastern and Southern Africa. Higher temperatures have exacerbated the effects of long droughts. In the last 25 years, - [test publication](https://pacja.org/test-publication/) - eewrrewrew rewrewrew Download PDF - [PACJA cautiously optimistic of US climate leadership under Biden](https://pacja.org/pacja-cautiously-optimistic-of-us-climate-leadership-under-biden-2/) - Prospects of America’s return to the Paris Agreement when President-elect Joe Biden takes office in early 2021 signals hope for the global effort to address the climate crisis, but Africa cannot expect a radical change, executives of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), said at a virtual news conference Wednesday. America has been a reluctant - [PACJA cautiously optimistic of US climate leadership under Biden](https://pacja.org/pacja-cautiously-optimistic-of-us-climate-leadership-under-biden/) - Prospects of America’s return to the Paris Agreement when President-elect Joe Biden takes office in early 2021 signals hope for the global effort to address the climate crisis, but Africa cannot expect a radical change, executives of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), said at a virtual news conference Wednesday. America has been a reluctant - [Augustine Njamnshi – Cameroon ](https://pacja.org/augustine-njamnshi-cameroon/) - Member CEB - [Samson Malesi Shivaji](https://pacja.org/samson-malesi-shivaji/) - Member: Continental Executive Board (CEB)Le Commission des questions politiques et techniques Samson M. Shivaji is an experienced Kenyan civil society practitioner, with over 13 years’ experience in civil society coordination, advocacy and influencing, as well as capacity building. He is a holder of MA (Project Planning and Management) and BSc (Agriculture). Samson has worked in - [MS Gbemisola Titilope Ngozi Akosa ](https://pacja.org/ms-gbemisola-titilope-ngozi-akosa/) - Chair-Ethics and Arbitration Committee MS Gbemisola Titilope Ngozi Akosa is the Executive Director of C21st, a Lawyer, researcher, and Woman Climate Justice Advocate with over 15 years’ experience in climate justice advocacy, women’s right, gender equality, environmental sustainability and stakeholder engagement for voice, accountability and inclusive participation from ground up. Ms. Akosa is an active - [Mr. Ahmed Diallo](https://pacja.org/mr-ahmed-diallo/) - Chair, Recruitment and Credential Committee Ahmed Sékou Diallo holds a degree in electromechanical engineering from the University Institute of Technology (IUT) in Dakar and has taken several international courses on project management, desertification, climate change, non-violent management of conflicts, the fight against corruption, etc. Diallo is a founding member and Executive Director of the NGO - [Ms.Tracy Sonny](https://pacja.org/ms-tracy-sonny/) - Treasurer & Chair, Finance & Administration Committee Tracy Sonny is an Environment and Social Expert with seven years’ experience in the Energy, Gender and Climate Change sectors. She is currently the National Coordinator of Botswana Climate Change Network and UNEP Regional Representative for Major Groups and Stakeholders. She has regional and international experience in energy - [ Dr. Shaddad Mauwia- Sudan](https://pacja.org/dr-shaddad-mauwia-sudan/) - Chair Advisory Council Is a civil society activist who has chaired many CSOs in Sudan including the Sudanese Environment Conservation Society (SECS) one of the largest NGOs in Africa that was established in Sept 1975. Currently, Shaddad is the chair of Nile Basin Discourse (NBD) a network of 625 CSOs of the Eleven Nile Basin - [Dr. Najwa Bourawi- Tunisia](https://pacja.org/dr-najwa-bourawi-tunisia/) - Chair Person of the Continental Executive Board Dr. Najwa Bourawi, is the Vice Chair of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance’s Continental Executive Board. She brings to the board a wealth of leadership experience and a passion on environmental issues and sustainable development. Dr Najwa is currently the President of the Association for the Protection - [PACJA Urges Biden to Keep Promise to Return America to the Paris Agreement](https://pacja.org/pacja-urges-biden-to-keep-promise-to-return-america-to-the-paris-agreement/) - Nairobi, 8 Nov. 2020 – The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) welcomes the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States (US) and urges him to keep his promise of returning America to the Paris Agreement on the very first day of his administration. African civil society organisations are cautiously hopeful - [PACJA Platform in Nigeria Signs MOU with University](https://pacja.org/pacja-platform-in-nigeria-signs-mou-with-university/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) platform in Nigeria has acquired a partner with whom it will track the status of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in line with the Paris Agreement in its attempt to track climate governance locally. The platform, Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) signed a Memorandum of Understanding - [Submission deadline extension](https://pacja.org/submission-deadline-extension/) - Submission deadline extension Due to exceptional demand, the deadline for the submissions for the African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Awards 2020 is hereby extended to 31 October 2020 a midnight East African Time. - [Pacja holds webinar on state of locally-led climate action in Africa](https://pacja.org/pacja-holds-webinar-on-state-of-locally-led-climate-action-in-africa/) - Pacja holds webinar on state of locally-led climate action in Africa Not even a quarter of the climate finance set aside by international funds since 2016 have been directed towards locally led action to aid adaptation to climate change, it has emerged. According to the International Institute of Environment Development, only about 10 per cent - [PACJA donates sunflower seeds to farmers in push for food security through](https://pacja.org/pacja-donates-sunflower-seeds-to-farmers-in-push-for-food-security-through/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has increased its efforts to put smallholder farmers, indigenous people, youth, women and communities at the bottom of the pyramid at the centre-stage – through locally-led actions. Supporting one of these initiatives last week was the Kenyan government, which promised to support small-holder farmers to fight food insecurity, especially - [Pull up your socks! NEMA told at climate change resilience workshop ](https://pacja.org/pull-up-your-sockspull-up-your-socks-nema-told-at-climate-change-resilience-workshop/) - Lamu, Kenya- 9.9.2020Lamu residents through their civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to pull up their socks in the conservation of the currently degrading environments of the Island. Speaking during a three-day workshop organised by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in partnership with the Open Society Initiative - [Une évaluation de l’état de préparation à la mise en oeuvre des CDN dans huit pays africains](https://pacja.org/une-evaluation-de-l-etat-de-preparation-a-la-mise-en-oeuvre-des-cdn-dans-huit-pays-africains/) - Bien que les parties à la CCNUCC soient parvenues à un accord mondial juridiquement contraignant, à savoir l’accord de Paris en 2015, le rapport spécial du Groupe d’experts intergouvernemental sur l’évolution du climat (GIEC) de 2018 sur la température de 1,5 degré Celsius, après avoir examinéles propositions de CDN présentées par les pays, souligne que - [Évaluation de l’économie politique de la gouvernance du changement climatique dans certains pays africains](https://pacja.org/evaluation-de-l-economie-politique-de-la-gouvernance-du-changement-climatique-dans-certains-pays-africains/) - La cohérence des politiques est la promotion systématique d’actions politiques se renforçant mutuellement entre les ministères et les agences gouvernementales, créant des synergies en vue d’atteindre les objectifs convenus. Des approches politiques cohérentes, avec des compromis satisfaisants entre les priorités découlant des objectifs de développement sectoriels, peuvent conduire à une plus grande efficacité, une meilleure - [World Bank Puts Fossils Ahead of Renewable Energy in Mozambique](https://pacja.org/world-bank-puts-fossils-ahead-of-renewable-energy-in-mozambique/) - Mozambique is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to natural disasters and climate change. The cyclones Idai and Kenneth in 2019 were the worst natural disasters to hit southern Africa in over two decades, causing over 1.8 million people to need assistance. A rapid energy sector transformation from fossil fuels to renewable energy is - [NDCS preparedness](https://pacja.org/ndcs-preparedness/) - [PACJA opposes Big Oil plans to ‘flood Africa with plastics.](https://pacja.org/pacja-opposes-big-oil-plans-to-flood-africa-with-plastics/) - The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has called on Africa and its people to rise against any trade deals and plans that may render their streets and communities a dumping ground for US waste. In a statement, the Alliance called plans to “flood Africa with plastics” diabolic, noting that “the oil companies and allied - [ACSEA to AfDB: Put Renewable Energy First in COVID-19 plan](https://pacja.org/acsea-to-afdb-put-renewable-energy-first-in-covid-19-plan/) - The Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access (ACSEA) – a PACJA thematic initiative – has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB) to prioritize sustainable, renewable energy access in the bank’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. In a letter to the banks Directors as they meet for the Annual General Assembly in August, ACSEA and partners of - [County launches Climate Change Adaptation policy ](https://pacja.org/county-launches-climate-change-adaptation-policy/) - County governments have been called upon to put in place policies that will ensure implementation on climate resilience initiatives by their communities.Speaking during the launch of the Marsabit County Climate Change Adaptation Policy in the county yesterday, the Kenyan Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) Coordinator Meryne Warah said time had come to apply partnership - [PACJA calls for energy shift after Mauritius fuel spill](https://pacja.org/pacja-calls-for-energy-shift-after-mauritius-fuel-spill/) - The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) stands in solidarity with the people of Mauritius as they grapple with the aftermath of the shipwreck that has dumped roughly 1200 tons of hydrocarbon fuels off their coast. Scenes of dark hydrocarbon sludges now floating off south-eastern Mauritius in sharp contrast to its turquoise waters are tragic reminders - [Assessing the Political Economy of Climate Change Governance in Select African Countries](https://pacja.org/assessing-the-political-economy-of-climate-change-governance-in-select-african-countries/) - The extent to which a country’s regulatory and policy framework meets the requirements associated with implementing its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) gives an initial measure of its appropriateness. NDCs implementation is likely to present challenges that are distinct from those posed by prior climate change policies and plans, in that the goals of NDCs will - [An Assessment of NDCs Implementation Preparedness in Eight African Countries](https://pacja.org/an-assessment-of-ndcs-implementation-preparedness-in-eight-african-countries/) - The Paris Agreement, a hallmark accord, was a major milestone in international climate politics bringing years of near deadlock negotiations to a conclusion. The temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.These ambitions are within the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) overarching objective to combat climate change. Download - [Nationally Determined Contributions Implementation Index and Tracking Tools for Africa](https://pacja.org/nationally-determined-contributions-implementation-index-and-tracking-tools-for-africa/) - The Paris Agreement and its enabling Decision 1/CP.21 request the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA) to develop recommendations on modalities, procedures and guidelines (MPGs) for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) for action and support. The MPGs constitute a core element of the so-called “Paris rulebook”, as they establish a system for - [Political Economy of Climate Change Governance in Selected African Countries](https://pacja.org/political-economy-of-climate-change-governance-in-selected-african-countries/) - Like any other aspect of public policy implementation, the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) necessitates an appropriate regulatory and policy framework. The extent to which a country’s regulatory and policy framework meets the requirements associated with implementing current climate change policies gives an initial measure of its appropriateness. Nonetheless, NDCs implementation is likely to - [Assesing EbA Intergration into Kitui County Policies as a major response to climate change,policy brief](https://pacja.org/assesing-eba-intergration-into-kitui-county-policies-as-a-major-response-to-climate-change-policy-brief/) - In Kitui County, mainstreaming EbA into policy will promote integrated approach to climate change impacts and can robustly address both the climatic extreme events and sustainability issues. The key purpose of mainstreaming is to achieve the goals of ensuring healthy and productive ecosystems and promote adaptation practices as part of overall development interventions. - [POLICY ATLAS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY AND RESILIENCE ](https://pacja.org/policy-atlas-on-food-and-nutrition-security-and-resilience/) - The Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP) is a multisectoral programme funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS),operated jointly by the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),and implemented in six countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya and Rwanda. The V4CP supports advocacyby Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in - [A Survey on the Level of Preparedness in the SMEs Sector](https://pacja.org/a-survey-on-the-level-of-preparedness-in-the-smes-sector/) - It is a known fact that majority of the SMEs use obsolete technologies because of their inability or having inadequate finance to go for new technologies. As per the statistics, SMEs are the major source of environmental pollution (70%). This is very alarming figure and, hence , necessitates that SMEs should be made aware of - [Transforming Energy for a Clean and Sustainable Future in Africa,Discussion paper](https://pacja.org/transforming-energy-for-a-clean-and-sustainable-future-in-africa-discussion-paper/) - Energy is the key component in the mitigation response to combatting climate change. If dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate is to be avoided this century, a worldwide transition to renewable energy sources needs to take place urgently. The African continent is facing a particularly key moment in its development pathway, with a stark choice - [Integrating Ecosystem based adaptation approaches in National policies and plans policy brief ](https://pacja.org/integrating-ecosystem-based-adaptation-approaches-in-national-policies-and-plans-policy-brief/) - There is growing recognition of the role that well-managed ecosystems can play in supporting adaptation - through increasing resilience and decreasing vulnerability of people and their livelihoods to the impacts of climate change. Well-managed ecosystems have a greater potential to adapt to climate change, resist and recover more easily from extreme weather events, and provide - [Wondering how to stay sane in this Corona crisis? ForumCC links you with the expert ](https://pacja.org/wondering-how-to-stay-sane-in-this-corona-crisis-forumcc-links-you-with-the-expert/) - That the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it lots of health and psychological dynamics is no longer in doubt; how to get out of them is the task many a nation are expected to focus on. - [Africa ‘requires massive resources and checks’ for post-Covid reconstruction ](https://pacja.org/africa-requires-massive-resources-and-checks-for-post-covid-reconstruction/) - “Non-State Actors have played a proactive role in the COVID-19 response, and should as well be actively engaged during the Post-pandemic reconstruction,” Dr Mithika Mwenda, July 9, 2020 - [Mangroves can only work if we let them be ](https://pacja.org/mangroves-can-only-work-if-we-let-them-be/) - Gabon, July 26 The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has urged governments, civil society and communities to take up their roles, even if it means partnering, to ensure mangroves have the best environment to play their part in the ecosystem. - [Burkina Faso team boosts staff capacity ](https://pacja.org/burkina-faso-team-boosts-staff-capacity/) - PACJA’s Association for Education and the Environment (A-2E) that is based in the North of Burkina Faso recently organised a capacity building session for its staff in public communication and focused on animation techniques. - [Hello world!](https://pacja.org/hello-world-3/) - Welcome to WordPress. 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The alliance was formed in 2016. This initiative by PACJA has been advocating for a shift in investments from fossil fuels - [AFDAN](https://pacja.org/afdan-2/) - 1.0 Background African countries contribute less than 4% to global emissions but bear the brunt of their impacts. Climate change is impeding Africa’s long-term sustainable development and poses an immediate threat to its people, creating conflict and destroying lives and livelihoods from the shores of Senegal to the Savannah of Kenya. Therefore, countries must join - [Africa Energy Transition Project](https://pacja.org/africa-energy-transition-project/) - Background InformationTheory of ChangeExpected OutcomesBackground Information Project Name: Africa Energy Transition Project Aim: Divestment from coal and promotion of renewable energy. Implementing Partners: WWF and Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Duration: 2021-2025 Primary Activities Energy policy analysis leading to generation of compelling cases, recommendations, best practice solutions and support to governments for effective promotion of - [Ensuring a People-Centered Energy Transition in Africa Through Civil Society Engagement](https://pacja.org/iki-project/) - This project aims at strengthening the role of civil society in the promotion and implementation of sustainable energy transition initiatives as well as renewable energy related climate policy commitments across five African countries to engage in renewable energy policy and strengthen their voice at the domestic, continent-wide and global level. 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The main objective of PAMACC is to provide support to journalists reporting on climate change. It is run by regional coordinators who continue to encourage journalists - [Green Climate Fund (GCF) Watch](https://pacja.org/green-climate-fund-gcf-watch/) - INITIATIVES Green Climate Fund (GCF) Watch This is a southern CSO led initiative established to aid in promotion and acceleration of Southern CSO readiness to engage the GCF as its operations shift to national arenas, in all multi-faceted roles taken up by civil societies. - [Volunteer With Us](https://pacja.org/volunteer-with-us/) - [COP Engagements](https://pacja.org/cop-engagements/) - COP29 Outcome AnalysisThe COP29 Outcome Analysis provides an in-depth evaluation of the decisions made during the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. 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The Committees The Committees (A) Finance and Administration Committee Tracy Sonny- Chair, Botswana Issa Fazal ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://pacja.org/?elementor_library=default-kit) ## Downloads - [Dr. Mithika Solidarity Statement](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithika-solidarity-statement/) - [Dr. Mithika's Speech - CJIFA&ARF Launch](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithikas-speech-cjifaarf-launch/) - [Dr. Mithika Mwenda’s Speech at the Launch of AfDAN Strategy](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithika-mwendas-speech-at-the-launch-of-afdan-strategy/) - [Speech Mithika Opening of ACS2 2025](https://pacja.org/download/speech-mithika-opening-of-acs2-2025/) - [Speech-PACJA/SIDA at the Africa Non-State Actors Convening on ACS-II-May15 2025](https://pacja.org/download/speech-pacja-sida-at-the-africa-non-state-actors-convening-on-acs-ii-may15-2025/) - [Dr Mithika spoke at AGN Meeting taking place in Zanzibar](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithika-spoke-at-agn-meeting-taking-place-in-zanzibar/) - [PACJA Speech At the Inaugural Global South NGO Forum in Baku](https://pacja.org/download/pacja-speech-at-the-inaugural-global-south-ngo-forum-in-baku/) - [Speech By Dr Mithika Mwenda At the 6th Africa Climate Talks & SDGs Forum- Uganda](https://pacja.org/download/speech-by-dr-mithika-mwenda-at-the-6th-africa-climate-talks-sdgs-forum-uganda/) - [ED Speech Mobilisation for Economic Justice](https://pacja.org/download/ed-speech-mobilisation-for-economic-justice/) - [Dr. Mithika's Remarks Africa-Day at COP29](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithika-remarks-africa-day-at-cop29/) - [Keep Your Promise Key Messages- English](https://pacja.org/download/keep-your-promise-key-messages-english/) - [Keep Your Promise - Key Messages - Revamped Final-French](https://pacja.org/download/keep-your-promise-key-messages-revamped-final-french/) - [KEEP YOUR PROMISE](https://pacja.org/download/keep-your-promise/) - [KYP Communication plan 2024](https://pacja.org/download/kyp-communication-plan-2024/) - [KYP-Communication-plan-2024_-French](https://pacja.org/download/kyp-communication-plan-2024_-french/) - [CCDA-XII- Opening Remark By Mithika](https://pacja.org/download/ccda-xii-opening-remark-by-mithika/) - [PACJA Closing Remarks at Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Carbon Markets AU Headquarters Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; July 24-26, 2024](https://pacja.org/download/pacja-closing-remarks-at-africa-multi-stakeholder-conference-on-carbon-markets-au-headquarters-addis-ababa-ethiopia-july-24-26-2024/) - PACJA Closing Remarks at Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Carbon Markets AU Headquarters Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; July 24-26, 2024 - [Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director, PACJA Remarks at Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Carbon Markets](https://pacja.org/download/dr-mithika-mwenda-executive-director-pacja-remarks-at-africa-multi-stakeholder-conference-on-carbon-markets/) - Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director, PACJA Remarks at Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference on Carbon Markets - [PACJA ED STATEMENT - EALA](https://pacja.org/download/pacja-ed-statement-eala/) - PACJA ED STATEMENT - EALA - [Remarks by Dr Augustine Njamnshi at the AfDB CSOs Events](https://pacja.org/download/remarks-by-dr-augustine-njamnshi-at-the-afdb-csos-events/) - Remarks by Dr Augustine Njamnshi at the AfDB CSOs Events - [2024-UN-CSOs Opening Remarks by Dr Mithika-ED, PACJA -FR](https://pacja.org/download/2024-un-csos-opening-remarks-by-dr-mithika-ed-pacja-fr/) - [2024-UN-CSOs Opening Remarks by Dr Mithika-ED, PACJA-ENGLISH-VERSION](https://pacja.org/download/2024-un-csos-opening-remarks-by-dr-mithika-ed-pacja-english-version/) - 2024-UN-CSOs Opening Remarks by Dr Mithika-ED, PACJA-ENGLISH-VERSION - [Comments by Dr Mithika at the High-Level Panel on Poverty Reduction - 23- 04-2024](https://pacja.org/download/comments-by-dr-mithika-at-the-high-level-panel-on-poverty-reduction-23-04-2024/) - Comments by Dr Mithika at the High-Level Panel on Poverty Reduction - 23- 04-2024 - [Remarks by Mithika at 5th Africa Climate Talks - April 22, 2024- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://pacja.org/download/remarks-by-mithika-at-5th-africa-climate-talks-april-22-2024-addis-ababa-ethiopia/) - Remarks by Mithika at 5th Africa Climate Talks - April 22, 2024- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - [Remarks Made by Augustine at the Launch of 630 Campaign](https://pacja.org/download/remarks-made-by-augustine-at-the-launch-of-630-campaign/) - Remarks Made by Augustine at the Launch of 630 Campaign - [Closing Remarks by Charles Mwangi on Behalf of Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director PACJA](https://pacja.org/download/closing-remarks-by-charles-mwangi-on-behalf-of-dr-mithika-mwenda-executive-director-pacja/) - Closing Remarks by Charles Mwangi on Behalf of Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director PACJA - [English](https://pacja.org/download/press-statements/) - Press Statement: The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa Press Statement: The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa - [French](https://pacja.org/download/french/) - Press Statement: The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa Press Statement: The Current Model of GCF Financing is not Working for Africa - [Dr Augustine Njamnshi's Statement on the African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day](https://pacja.org/download/dr-augustine-njamnshis-statement-on-the-african-environment-and-wangari-maathai-day/) - Dr Augustine Njamnshi's Statement on the African Environment and Wangari Maathai Day - [Welcome remarks by Dr. Mithika Mwenda, PACJA at 3rd PAP Summit on Equity and Policy](https://pacja.org/download/welcome-remarks-by-dr-mithika-mwenda-pacja-at-3rd-pap-summit-on-equity-and-policy/) - [Senator Didier's Speech PAP Summit](https://pacja.org/download/senator-didiers-speech-pap-summit/) - [Pan African Parliament President’s Speech at The Third Pan African Summit](https://pacja.org/download/pan-african-parliament-presidents-speech-at-the-third-pan-african-summit/) - [Welcome remarks by Dr. Mithika Mwenda, PACJA Executive director during the special session with H.E William Ruto, the president of Kenya and CAHOSCC Chair at PAP Summit](https://pacja.org/download/welcome-remarks-by-dr-mithika-mwenda-pacja-executive-director-during-the-special-session-with-h-e-william-ruto-the-president-of-kenya-and-cahoscc-chair-at-pap-summit/) - [Africa Climate Summit: Interventions by Dr Mithika Mwenda](https://pacja.org/download/africa-climate-summit-interventions-by-dr-mithika-mwenda/) - [CCDA-XI: Speech by Mithika](https://pacja.org/download/ccda-xi-speech-by-mithika/) ## Events - [Harnessing sustainable power in fragile contexts](https://pacja.org/events/harnessing-sustainable-power-in-fragile-contexts/) - [Forging Partnership for Closing on Accountability and Transparency Lapses in Climate Finance for Africa](https://pacja.org/events/forging-partnership-for-closing-on-accountability-and-transparency-lapses-in-climate-finance-for-africa/) - [Overcoming barriers in access to funds at the frontline of climate crisis to accelerate climate financing for adaptation in Agriculture and Nature in Africa](https://pacja.org/events/overcoming-barriers-in-access-to-funds-at-the-frontline-of-climate-crisis-to-accelerate-climate-financing-for-adaptation-in-agriculture-and-nature-in-africa/) - [Climate finance models that promote inclusive and holistic climate action for communities at the front line of climate crisis](https://pacja.org/events/climate-finance-models-that-promote-inclusive-and-holistic-climate-action-for-communities-at-the-front-line-of-climate-crisis/) - [Role of the Ministers of Finance in Providing Enabling Environment and Mobilization of Adaptation Finance at Scale](https://pacja.org/events/role-of-the-ministers-of-finance-in-providing-enabling-environment-and-mobilization-of-adaptation-finance-at-scale/) - [Interrogating a climate just NCQG for Africa and its ideal delivery mechanisms](https://pacja.org/events/nterrogating-a-climate-just-ncqg-for-africa-and-its-ideal-delivery-mechanisms/) - [Africa Day](https://pacja.org/events/africa-day/) - [The Push for Equity in Climate and Health Policy](https://pacja.org/events/the-push-for-equity-in-climate-and-health-policy/) - [Investing in Energy, Resilience and Nature in Africa](https://pacja.org/events/investing-in-energy-resilience-and-nature-in-africa/) - [Enhancing Energy Access for a Just Transition in Africa](https://pacja.org/events/enhancing-energy-access-for-a-just-transition-in-africa/) - [Leveraging on the Global Goal on Adaptation and the New Collective Quantified Goal to transform Climate Security context in IGAD Region](https://pacja.org/events/leveraging-on-the-global-goal-on-adaptation-and-the-new-collective-quantified-goal-to-transform-climate-security-context-in-igad-region/) - [Joint Pan-African Parliament (Pap) – Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (Pacja) Side Event At Cop29](https://pacja.org/events/joint-pan-african-parliament-pap-pan-african-climate-justice-alliance-pacja-side-event-at-cop29/) ## Projects_ - [Galvanizing and Unifying Africa’s voices on resilient development in the Era of the Pandemic](https://pacja.org/projects_/galvanizing-and-unifying-africas-voices-on-resilient-development-in-the-era-of-the-pandemic/) ## Projects - [Galvanizing and Unifying Africa’s voices on resilient development in the Era of the Pandemic](https://pacja.org/projects/galvanizing-and-unifying-africas-voices-on-resilient-development-in-the-era-of-the-pandemic/) - Countries Donor Duration Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Botswana, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Niger Cameroon SIDA January 2022-December 2024 - [African activist for climate justice](https://pacja.org/projects/african-activist-for-climate-justice/) - [Building Capacity for Integrated FP/RH and PED Action (BUILD)](https://pacja.org/projects/building-capacity-for-integrated-fp-rh-and-ped-action-build/) - 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