Africa bears some of the highest costs of a climate crisis it did not create. This year, the Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellowship (AYCFF), a flagship advocacy programme by Jacob’s Ladder Africa, responded by equipping young Africans to lead in an area that cuts across every green sector, climate finance. Over the course of nine months, 30 fellows from 18 different African countries participated in world-class training, developed grounded policy briefs, and engaged various stakeholders globally, amplifying youth perspectives across Africa’s climate finance discourse. AYCFF strengthened not only individual capacity but also a continent-wide community of practice prepared to influence systems, decisions, and investment flows. 🤝 As we build on this momentum, we are seeking strategic partners and funders to scale the Fellowship’s impact in future cohorts. 📩 Partner with us: [email protected] @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

At the 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, the Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellows (𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗙𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) came together to share their experiences, their hopes, and their leadership in shaping a just transition for the continent. Their call is clear: African governments must ensure that at least 10% of climate finance is directed to young people, supporting green skills, innovation, and workforce development. Follow @JacobsLadder_A for all live updates from the Green Jobs & Skills Pavilion at the Second Africa Climate Summit. #GreenSkills #ClimateFinance #ACS #GreenJobsAfrica @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁? Andrew Kumalo, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), challenges leaders to move beyond rhetoric: "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱." His message is clear: with private sector involvement, backed and incentivized by strong government policies, Africa can unlock green jobs, drive innovation, and accelerate climate action. But only if youth are truly part of the process. This is why we created Voices of Africa, part of JLA’s ACS2 2025 strategy. A digital-led, community-rooted storytelling campaign to ensure the Summit reflects youth voices from across the continent. Join the campaign: Comment #VoicesOfAfrica and add your voice. #ACS2 #GreenJobsAfrica #GreenSkills #JacobsLadderAfrica @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Monica Charles Mhina, an 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) from the United Republic of Tanzania, makes a powerful call at the second Africa Climate Summit: “𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.” 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 is the 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, and that is our superpower. The second Africa Climate Summit ( ACS2) must turn bold words into bold climate actions, with and for African youth. This is why we created 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, part of JLA’s ACS2 2025 strategy. A digital-led, community-rooted storytelling campaign to ensure the Summit reflects youth voices from across the continent. Join the campaign: Comment #VoicesOfAfrica and add your voice. To attend the 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 & 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, register acs.jacobsladder.africa #ACS2 #GreenJobsAfrica #GreenSkills #YouthForClimate #JacobsLadderAfrica @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀? Alexandre Zoumman, an 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) and President of the Youth Alliance for Agroecology and Climate, reflects on the gap between hope and action: “𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱.” Africa’s future is in our hands. It depends on sustainability and climate action that transform vulnerabilities into opportunities into jobs, dignity, and resilience for Africa’s youth. This is why we created 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, part of JLA’s ACS2 2025 strategy. A digital-led, community-rooted storytelling campaign to ensure the Summit reflects voices from across the continent. Join the campaign: Comment #𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 and add your voice. To attend the 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 & 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, register acs.jacobsladder.africa #ACS2 #GreenJobsAfrica #GreenSkills #JacobsLadderAfrica @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀? Elbethel Alemaw, an 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗙𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) and Director of GreenHealth Africa, reminds us: “ 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.” Suppose climate action is to deliver a lasting impact. In that case, it must invest in green skills, support sustainable enterprises, and build climate-smart health systems that protect people as well as the planet. This is why we created 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 — part of JLA’s ACS2 2025 strategy. A digital-led, community-rooted storytelling campaign to ensure the Summit reflects youth voices from across the continent. Join the campaign: Comment #VoicesOfAfrica and add your voice. To attend the 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 & 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, register acs.jacobsladder.africa @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟱? Diolu Tobechukwu @Diolutobe, co-founder of @Lincgreen_ and a 2025 Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF2025), reminds us: “𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.” If climate action is to create real opportunities, it must start by valuing our human capital, youth as frontline implementers, and locally driven solutions that already work. Climate action must: 1. Open space for youth-led solutions and ideas 2. Fund what’s working locally 3. Build systems that trust us to lead This is why Jacob’s Ladder Africa created 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, part of JLA’s ACS2 2025 strategy. A digital-led, community-rooted storytelling campaign to ensure the Summit reflects youth voices from across the continent. Join the campaign: Comment #VoicesOfAfrica and add your voice. To attend the green jobs & skills pavilion at the second Africa Climate Summit, register acs.jacobsladder.africa @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? Bilha Luseka 🇰🇪, Tigist Elias 🇪🇹, and Valentine Tenge 🇰🇪, Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellows (AYCFF2025), share their insights on unlocking opportunities for Africa’s next generation. At the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Jacob’s Ladder Africa will host the Green Jobs & Skills Pavilion, spotlighting opportunities in: Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture & E-Mobility 📩 Register to attend our Green Jobs & Skills session: acs.jacobsladder.africa #ACS2025 #GreenJobs #ClimateAction #JacobsLadderAfrica @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

Bold climate finance models are important, but without bold leadership, they stall. We need leaders who can create policy certainty, attract investment, and channel climate finance into local innovation, job creation, and inclusion. Register now to be part of the conversation on the leadership and policy frameworks Africa needs. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… #GreenJobsAfrica #ACS2 #GreenSkills #ClimateAction #JobsNotPromises @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

The right inclusive policies can turn resilience plans into real opportunities, creating pathways for youth, women, and marginalised communities to thrive in the green economy. Register now for our pre-ACS2 webinar, where we’ll explore the policy shifts needed to make Africa’s green economy truly inclusive. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… #GreenJobsAfrica #ACS2 #GreenSkills #ClimateAction #JobsNotPromises @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

By 2030, Africa is expected to create over 3 million green jobs in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and e-mobility. But without the right policies, those jobs will go elsewhere. Industrial and trade rules, like requiring imported e-bikes to arrive disassembled so local workers can assemble them, can spark entire industries. Register now to join our pre-ACS2 webinar to unpack the policies that can power Africa’s green future Register here: eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… #GreenJobsAfrica #ACS2 #GreenSkills #ClimateAction #JobsNotPromises @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Join us on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟳:𝟬𝟬–𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗔𝗧 for a crucial dialogue on how Africa can translate climate commitments into real green jobs and opportunities. Moderator Spotlight Bilha Luseka @MissLuseka - Creative Visionary & Climate Education Advocate, Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF2025). Bilha brings her passion for climate education and youth empowerment to guide this timely conversation on policy, innovation, and green futures. @monica_mhina – Social Policy Specialist, @UNICEFTanzania, Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF2025). Monica’s expertise in social policy will ensure the discussion stays rooted in equity, inclusion, and the urgent need to future-proof Africa’s workforce. As AYCFF fellows, both moderators embody the leadership and fresh perspectives driving Africa’s climate finance and green workforce agenda ahead of ACS2 in Addis Ababa. 📍 Scan the QR code or register here: 👉 eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… #GreenJobsAfrica #ACS2 #GreenSkills #ClimateAction #JobsNotPromises @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘: 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Join us for a pre–Africa Climate Summit 2025 (ACS2) conversation that goes beyond declarations to focus on the bold, practical policies Africa needs to create millions of green jobs. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 1. Faith Ngige – Coordinator, Kenya Climate Change Working Group – championing grassroots climate action and policy advocacy. 2. @CandiceKnipe Tlhotlhalemajoe – Director, Environmental Resources Management, South Africa – advancing environmental management and corporate sustainability. 3. Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur @Jamissaharthur3 – Partner, Arthur Energy Advisors (@AEA) – renewable energy engineer driving Africa’s clean energy transition. 4. Prof. Jacqueline McGlade – Director, Strathmore Natural Capital Hub & Professor of Public Policy & Governance, Strathmore University @StrathU – former UNEP Chief Scientist and global sustainability leader. 📅 Wednesday, 20th August 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM EAT 💻 Zoom Webinar Be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s green workforce agenda ahead of the Africa Climate Summit. Scan the QR code or click the link to register today.eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀? As the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) approaches, the call for bold, actionable policies to power a just green transition has never been louder. This pre-ACS2 webinar, part of the Green Jobs & Skills Pavilion, will explore the urgent policy shifts needed to unlock and accelerate green job creation, ensuring Africa becomes a leader, not just a participant, in the global green economy. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Faith Ngige – Climate Policy and Advocacy Lead, bringing sharp insights on climate governance and grassroots mobilization. • Candice Knipe Tlhotlhalemajoe – Trade & Industrial Policy Specialist, championing strategies to localize green manufacturing. • Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur @Jamissaharthur3 – Renewable Energy Engineer and Innovator, advancing Africa’s clean energy transition. • Prof. Jacqueline McGlade – Former @UNEP Chief Scientist and sustainable development expert, with decades of global policy influence. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Monica Mhina and Bilha Luseka – both Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellows (AYCFF 2025), bringing the voice and vision of Africa’s next generation of climate finance leaders. Together, we will: 1. Unpack the industrial and trade policies needed to boost local manufacturing and green industry growth. 2. Highlight the urgency of green skilling to prepare Africa’s workforce for future industries. 3. Examine the political will, financing, and accountability needed for real policy impact. 4. Spotlight the role of youth, civil society, and marginalized groups in holding leaders accountable. 📅 Wednesday, 20th August 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM EAT 💻 Zoom Webinar Scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s green future. Or Register here: eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗜𝘁? As the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) approaches, the call for bold, actionable policies to power a just green transition has never been louder. This pre-ACS2 solutions-driven webinar will explore the urgent policy shifts needed to unlock and accelerate green job creation, ensuring Africa becomes a leader, not just a participant, in the global green economy. Join us for: 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 Together, we will: 1. 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 are needed to boost local manufacturing and green industry growth. 2. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 to prepare Africa’s workforce for the industries of the future. 3. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 needed to make policy work on the ground. 4. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 in keeping leaders accountable beyond declarations. 🗓️ Wednesday, 20 August 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM EAT 📍 Zoom Webinar This isn’t just another climate talk; it’s a blueprint for making Africa not only a green market but also a hub for green manufacturing and talent. Register now — the future of Africa’s workforce starts with the policies we choose today. eventbrite.com/e/jobs-not-pr… @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

In his article, Ahmed Osman – AYCFF Fellow 2025 and Youth & Climate Change Focal Point at Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change – spotlights the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), set for 8–10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa. He emphasizes Africa’s potential to lead global climate action, the urgency of mobilizing finance for green and resilient growth, and the critical role of youth, who make up over 60% of the continent’s population, in shaping solutions. Ahmed underscores that climate action is not just an environmental necessity, but also a pathway to economic transformation through green jobs that can tackle Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. 💬 Do you want to join the movement? Comment #VoicesOfAfrica to be part of the conversation. Read his full article here: linkedin.com/posts/africacli… @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 Let’s talk solutions. Tackling climate finance challenges means calling out inequities and inefficiencies in the system. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 • Where’s the money going? Who’s benefiting? • Few public trackers exist, making it hard to monitor delivery and impact. 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 • The private sector contributes less than 15% of global climate finance, often avoiding high-risk adaptation projects in Africa. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 • Too many programs are top-down. Local voices, especially youth and Indigenous groups, rarely have a seat at the table. That’s why the Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellows are working to translate complex finance flows into clear, compelling insights—so that climate commitments aren’t just headlines, but lifelines for communities on the frontlines. #AYCFF #ClimateFinance #AfricaClimateAction #JustTransition

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀? Even with billions pledged, the global climate finance system faces serious challenges, especially for Africa. Here’s where the cracks are showing: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 • The Global South needs an estimated $2.4 trillion annually by 2030.  • But actual flows are less than $100B/year, far below the promised $100B by developed nations. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀   • Countries struggle to apply for and access funds due to complex procedures.   • Only a fraction of funding reaches local actors or youth-led initiatives. 𝗜𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻   • Over 70% of climate finance goes to mitigation (like energy), while adaptation (e.g., drought resilience) remains underfunded, yet Africa needs adaptation the most.   • Funding isn’t just about money. It’s about who gets it, when, and whether it makes a real difference. #AYCFF #ClimateFinance #AfricaClimateAction #JustTransition @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 | 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (AYCFF2025) Since joining the fellowship, how have the fellows' thoughts about climate finance changed? For Bilha Luseka 🇰🇪, Tigist Elias 🇪🇹, and Valentine Tenge 🇰🇪, the journey has been transformational, unlocking new insights, networks, and a bold vision for Africa-led climate solutions. This is what the next generation of climate finance leaders looks like. Watch the video for their full insights. 📩 Ready to collaborate? Reach out: [email protected] @JacobsLadder_A @TheAfricaCenter @TutuFellows @ClimateActAfric @giz_gmbh @ACAProgramme @Sellahb @Bilha_Ndirangu @James_I_Mwangi @ClimateWed @AfricanYouthFdn @TuzindukeYouthG @WorldBankKenya @KeTreasury @moneyacademyKE @macirearibot @r_razafiarivony @elbethel_alemaw @tenge_valentine @monica_mhina @A_Farole @HowardMwesigwa @inkoskaz @paschmaria_ @diolutobe @frankenfk