The Observatory of Climate Action in Africa
Climate Chance launches the Observatory of Climate Action in Africa to analyze African trends and initiatives for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
What is it?
- A regional application of the methodology applied by the Global Climate Action Observatory, on the specific level of non-state actors on the African continent.
- A research and writing structure dedicated to the publication of analyses on climate action in Africa.
- A pilot project to establish partnerships and participate in consortia for the development of activities related to the measurement, monitoring, and evaluation of climate action in Africa.
Objectives
- Analyzing the implementation of African non-state actors’ commitments and best practices in Africa in the climate sector.
- Mobilizing African communities with expertise in climate as early as 2022, particularly during the Week for Sustainable Mobility and Climate and COP27.
- Producing specific studies to provide keys to understanding climate action in Africa
- Developing projects in partnership with other actors
Key Themes
- Energy
- Forests and Biodiversity
- Cities
- Adaptation
Published in 2023
Find here the analysis notes of the Climate Action Observatory in Africa
Key Dates
- 2022 – Official Launch of the Africa Observatory
1st special publications
Presentation of the African component of the Global Synthesis Report on climate action by sector
Mobilization of African climate expertise communities - 2023 – Publication of analysis notes and case studies on climate action in Africa