Our work
We shape lasting change.
Our work connects policy, finance, community action and public accountability to accelerate a just, inclusive and resilient energy transition.
Our priorities
Four connected areas of change
Each workstream reinforces the others and turns commitments into practical results.
Energy access
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Renewable energy and productive use
Supporting affordable and reliable clean energy that improves livelihoods, public services and local economies.
Justice
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People-centred energy transition
Ensuring women, young people and affected communities shape decisions and share in the benefits.
Finance
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Climate and energy finance
Advocating for accessible, adequate and fair finance for adaptation and decentralised clean energy.
Governance
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Policy, advocacy and accountability
Producing evidence, influencing policy and strengthening civil society oversight of commitments.
Our method
A clear route from local evidence to continental influence
1. Listen
Work with communities and national partners to identify priorities and barriers.
2. Build evidence
Develop research, policy analysis and practical recommendations.
3. Mobilise
Convene coalitions, campaigns, media and decision-makers around shared goals.
4. Influence
Shape policy, finance and implementation while tracking accountability.
Projects in practice
Partnerships turning our priorities into action
These multi-country projects strengthen civil society, influence policy and support a fairer, more resilient energy and climate future for Africa.
IKI
People-centred energy transition
5African countries
Civil society and sustainable energy
Ensuring a People-Centred Energy Transition in Africa Through Civil Society Engagement
The IKI-supported project strengthens the role of African civil society in promoting and implementing sustainable energy initiatives and renewable-energy climate commitments. It helps organisations coordinate their advocacy, engage decision-makers and amplify African voices in national, continental and global energy policy.
Civil society capacity
Renewable energy policy
Independent monitoring
- Training and practical information on renewable-energy technologies and policy options.
- Stronger civil-society networks able to engage decision-makers effectively.
- Monitoring tools that help track progress on sustainable-energy commitments.
Climate justice and resilient development
Galvanising and Unifying Africa’s Action for Resilient Development
GUARD Africa mobilises civil society, non-state actors and governments to accelerate climate action and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions. The initiative connects just climate finance, green recovery, institutional strengthening and inclusive resilience for communities affected by climate change.
Just climate finance
Green recovery
Inclusive resilience
- Builds the capacity of civil-society organisations to influence climate policy and action.
- Uses public awareness and media engagement to broaden participation in climate solutions.
- Promotes resilient livelihoods and meaningful inclusion of women, girls and young people.
GUARD
Resilient development and climate justice
NDCAction and accountability
See the initiatives putting this approach into practice.
National roots.
Continental ambition.
Programme countries, regional networks and partner locations are connected through one clear continental footprint.