African Activists for Climate Justice
The African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) is a pan-African programme advancing climate justice through youth-led action, narrative change, community-driven solutions and inclusive policy engagement.
- 10k
- Youth Engaged
- 20
- Organizations Supported
- 9
- Mentees
About this project
The AACJ programme is organized around four connected pillars that strengthen youth participation, amplify African climate perspectives, support locally grounded climate action, and contribute to more inclusive climate policy processes.
P1. Strengthening the Youth Movement
Contributes to more inclusive climate governance by strengthening the capacity of youth actors to engage in policy processes. It supports structured engagement with decision-making spaces and reinforces the integration of youth perspectives into climate policy formulation and implementation
Pre and Post COP
Pre and Post-COP Youth Engagement Programs strengthen youth participation in global climate negotiations by preparing young people before COP processes and sustaining engagement afterward. The programs combine capacity building, policy engagement, and knowledge production, including youth-led position papers and learning materials, supported by multimedia documentation to capture key discussions and outcomes.
- Pre COP
A Pre-COP is a preparatory process where youth are equipped with knowledge, skills, and shared priorities ahead of COP negotiations. It focuses on understanding key climate themes, developing youth positions, and strengthening the ability of young people to engage effectively in policy discussions.
- Post-COP
A Post-COP is a follow-up process that reflects on COP outcomes and translates decisions into local and national action. It supports youth in analyzing results, producing reflections and continuing engagement in climate advocacy and implementation beyond the negotiations.
Organizations, Businesses, Networks, and Entities (OBNEs)
The OBNEs engagement platform brings together organizations, businesses, networks, and other entities to strengthen coordination within the youth climate movement. It provides a structured space for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among diverse actors, with the aim of enhancing coherence, partnerships, and collective action on climate justice priorities. Through this platform, youth-led initiatives are connected with broader institutional actors to support more aligned and effective climate engagement across different sectors.
P2. Shaping African Climate Narratives
Strengthens the production and dissemination of youth-driven climate narratives grounded in lived experience. It elevates diverse perspectives to challenge dominant framings, address misrepresentation, and reposition African voices within global climate discourse.
P3. Promoting Climate-Resilient Action
Enhances the development and diffusion of youth-led climate resilience practices by documenting and scaling locally grounded solutions. It facilitates the exchange of knowledge and the application of both traditional and contemporary approaches to climate adaptation and resilience.
P4. Shifting Climate Policy
Contributes to more inclusive climate governance by strengthening the capacity of youth actors to engage in policy processes. It supports structured engagement with decision-making spaces and reinforces the integration of youth perspectives into climate policy formulation and implementation.