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

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 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 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

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

In Part II of our #AYCFF explainer series on climate finance instruments, we spotlight some innovative mechanisms that are helping scale up funding for climate adaptation and mitigation, especially in the Global South. 6. Results-Based Finance (RBF): Funds are only disbursed when measurable climate outcomes are achieved. Example: Norway's REDD+ payments for reduced deforestation in Brazil. 7. Carbon Pricing Instruments: Tools like carbon taxes or emissions trading that put a price on pollution. Example: EU Emissions Trading System. 8. Blended Finance: Use of public or concessional capital to attract private investment. Example: Global Energy Alliance mobilizing clean energy access in Africa. 9. Climate Insurance Instruments a) Sovereign Risk Insurance – Rapid disaster response for governments. Example: CCRIF for Caribbean nations. b) Index-Based Insurance – Payouts triggered by climate data (e.g., rainfall). Example: GIIF support for Kenyan farmers. c) Parametric Insurance – Fast payouts after predefined extreme events. Example: PCRAFI for Pacific islands. d) Microinsurance – Low-cost protection for vulnerable households. Example: ACRE Africa’s mobile crop insurance. The big takeaway? Climate finance isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right mix of instruments helps unlock real, just, and scalable climate solutions. @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

Unlocking Climate Finance Instruments Ever wondered how climate finance actually works? Or what tools are used to channel climate funding from global commitments to real impact on the ground? Our #AYCFF fellows have been diving deep into the world of climate finance instruments, which are the financial tools used to support climate action across the globe. Here are some of the most important ones you should know: 1. Grants: Non-repayable funds for early-stage projects, adaptation, and capacity building. Example: Green Climate Fund grants for climate-resilient agriculture in Ghana. 2. Concessional Loans: Low-interest loans with favorable terms for large-scale green infrastructure. Example: ADB loans for solar energy in India & Southeast Asia. 3. Equity Investments: Capital for ownership in clean-tech startups or green businesses. Example: IFC equity in renewable energy companies across Africa. 4. Guarantees & Risk-Sharing Tools: Reduce risks (like political or credit risk) to encourage private investment. Example: MIGA insurance for solar farms in fragile states. 5. Green Bonds: Bonds used exclusively to fund climate or environmental projects. Example: France’s green bonds for energy-efficient buildings & transport. Stay tuned for Part II – we’re just getting started! #ClimateFinance #AYCFF #GreenInvestment #AfricanYouth #ClimateAction @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

As the world gears up for the Africa Climate Summit 2, the conversation is clear: Africa must lead with its own solutions, and we must finance them fairly, inclusively, and at scale. We believe that before we can demand better financing for our future, we need to go back to the basics and build a solid understanding of what climate finance really is, and so this week we will be gleaning from key sessions from the Regional Climate Finance Trade Commissioner (Africa), Global Affairs Canada, Mr. @EulogeCamara. So, what is climate finance? Climate finance refers to the public, private, or blended funding that supports efforts to address climate change. It enables countries and communities to both: 1. Mitigate (cut emissions, shift to clean energy) 2. Adapt (prepare for climate impacts like droughts, floods, or crop failure) This funding is rooted in international law and global justice, and backed by ky global legal frameworks, and is therefore not optional. The UNFCCC (1992) first established that developed countries must financially support developing nations in tackling climate change. The Kyoto Protocol (1997) introduced carbon markets like the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The Paris Agreement (2015) reaffirmed the commitment, with developed countries pledging to mobilize $100 billion annually for developing countries. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the largest dedicated climate fund that was set up to support low-emission, climate-resilient development, especially in vulnerable regions. Together, these legal pillars make climate finance a right, not a favor, especially for countries like those in Africa that contribute the least to climate change but suffer the most from its effects. Climate finance is designed to: 1. Cut emissions 2. Strengthen resilience 3. Promote sustainable development 4. Advance climate justice As the Africa Climate Summit 2 calls the world to action, AYCFF invites you to walk with us from the foundations to the frontlines as we spotlight what it really takes to fund Africa’s climate future. @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

𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 | 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Why We’re Here: Africa’s Climate Finance Future Starts With Us Hear from Bilha Luseka 🇰🇪, Tigist Elias 🇪🇹, and Valentine Tenge 🇰🇪, three fellows in this year's cohort who are shaping a new narrative for climate finance across Africa. Across the continent, young African leaders are not waiting. They are driving local solutions, shifting power, and advancing climate finance with clarity and courage. Africa’s climate finance future will be shaped by those bold enough to invest in the people powering it. This fellowship is building a pipeline of climate finance leaders who are ready to mobilize capital, influence policy, and drive systemic change. 📩 Reach out to explore partnership opportunities. [email protected] #AfricaClimateFinance #AYCFF2025 #ACAP2025 #GreenSkills @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

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. Wetlands, forests, coastlines, our natural resources hold immense value, but they’re still missing from our balance sheets. Watch the full video to hear @monica_mhina, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), call for rethinking Africa’s GDP and why valuing nature is the key to climate-resilient economies. youtube.com/shorts/your-link… 💬 Does your country account for the value of its natural ecosystems? What would change if it did? #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #NatureBasedFinance #NaturalCapital #ClimateFinance #ACAP2025 #AfricaClimateAction @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

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹. When Africa processes its raw materials locally and exports finished products, we not only increase profits we also build jobs, resilience, and true sovereignty. Watch the full video to hear Elizabeth Kiarie’s, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), call for a green industrial revolution rooted in value addition, local capacity, and youth leadership. youtube.com/shorts/CBUwmCWGR… 💬 What would real green industrialization look like in your country? Are we investing enough in value chains and local manufacturing? #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #GreenIndustrialization #ValueAddition #ClimateFinance #ACAP2025 #AfricaClimateAction @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

Africa won’t achieve climate justice on billion-dollar pledges alone; youth must be at the center of delivery. At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), leaders committed $1 billion annually to support climate action in developing countries. But as Ahmed Osman @A_Farole, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), emphasizes: without meaningful youth inclusion, these promises risk falling flat. Watch the full video to hear Ahmed’s call for youth-led climate solutions, and why financing their leadership is key to turning ACS pledges into real impact. 💬 How is your country putting youth at the forefront of climate finance? Let us know. #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #ClimateFinance #YouthLeadership #AfricaClimateSummit #ACAP2025 @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 good is a $600 million renewable energy pledge if only $23 million has reached the ground? At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), bold declarations like the Nairobi Declaration promised simplified access to climate funds and big investments in Africa’s clean energy future. But as Alexandre Zoumman, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), points out, commitments without clarity and action breed distrust. With billions promised and only a fraction utilized, transparency and delivery are no longer optional; they're urgent. Watch the full video to hear Alexandre’s take on why the true power of the Nairobi Declaration lies in follow-through, transparency, and youth-driven accountability. 💬 Do you know where climate funds are going in your country? What would real transparency look like? Drop your thoughts. #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #NairobiDeclaration #ClimateFinance #ACAP2025 @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 if Africa’s true wealth isn’t just measured in currency, but in forests, wetlands, and biodiversity? At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), leaders called for a radical rethink of how we define economic value, and Monica Mhina, an Africa Youth Climate Finance Fellow (AYCFF 2025), echoes that urgency. In a continent rich in ecosystems but undercounted in global economic systems, Monica makes the case for re-evaluating Africa’s GDP to reflect its natural capital and ecological wealth, ensuring that climate finance and policy are rooted in Africa’s true value. Watch the full video to hear Monica’s vision for a new economic lens that sees wetlands, forests, and ecosystems not as invisible assets, but as the foundation of Africa’s climate and economic resilience. 💬 Should Africa push for natural capital to be central in GDP calculations? What would that change for climate action and investment? Share your view. #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #ClimateFinance #ACAP2025 @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

Can Africa survive the climate crisis on declarations alone? From drought-scarred farms to rising floodlines, communities are bearing the impact of climate change with little more than promises to hold on to. Policy without action is a luxury frontline communities can’t afford. ▶️ Watch the full video to hear Jack’s powerful call for tangible climate solutions, and why climate justice must be measured by what reaches the ground. youtube.com/shorts/AmpQpLgUs… 💬 What climate pledges have been made in your region—and are they showing up where it counts? Let’s talk delivery. #FromSummitToSoil #AYCFF2025 #ClimateFinance #ACAP2025 #YouthInClimate @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