AfCEN Data Aggregation Platform

!Our thematic areas track key projects, policies, and innovations shaping Africa's sustainability, resilience, and climate action progress.

Sustainable Agriculture, Land Use, Water, & Oceans

Africa’s agriculture sector is rapidly transforming through climate-smart practices, sustainable food production, soil conservation, and innovative financing, addressing challenges of food security and environmental degradation while tapping into vast arable land and rich marine resources.

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Energy

Africa’s energy landscape is characterized by vast renewable resource potential—solar, wind, hydro—and increasing investments in grid and off-grid solutions to close the persistent energy access gap, while addressing affordability and infrastructure challenges.

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Climate Finance & Carbon Markets

Climate finance in Africa remains below needed levels despite growing carbon credit initiatives and offset projects; evolving policy frameworks and trading mechanisms are critical for scaling sustainable investments and supporting climate resilience.

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Nature

Conservation and restoration efforts across Africa focus on biodiversity preservation and nature-based solutions, essential for enhancing climate resilience, combating land degradation, and sustaining ecosystem services vital to livelihoods.

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Green Mining and Manufacturing

Africa leads globally in green minerals vital for the energy transition; the continent is advancing responsible extraction and processing of lithium, cobalt, zinc, and other critical minerals, aiming to move beyond raw exports towards value addition and sustainable industrialization.

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Adaptation and Resilience

African nations are prioritizing climate adaptation through improved health systems, early warning mechanisms, sustainable water management, and strategies to build drought resilience and address climate-related loss and damage.

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Sustainable Infrastructure & Urbanization

Rapid urban growth in Africa demands green infrastructure solutions including climate-resilient cities, green building projects, and innovative transport and housing initiatives to create sustainable, livable urban environments.

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