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About ACEF

Empowering Africa for a
Sustainable Future

An environmental platform advocating for environmental and marine conservation.

Solid Waste Management
Benin 🇧🇯

Solid Waste Management

Under Water Clean Up (Marine Litter Management)
Kenya 🇰🇪

Under Water Clean Up (Marine Litter Management)

Solid Waste Management
Nigeria 🇳🇬

Solid Waste Management

Reforestation for Climate Change
DR CONGO 🇨🇩

Reforestation for Climate Change

Who
We Are

Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF) is an international non-governmental organization committed to empowering grassroots communities, working at the intersection of implementation, policy, and research to tackle the triple + 1 planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and land degradation across Africa, with a strong focus on youth and women as key drivers of sustainable development.

Our Mission

To engage extensively on multi-faceted Climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development related activities that would help bridge hunger and poverty gap, mitigate climate change, protect the environment and conserve natural resources in Africa.

Our Vision

To become the global leader in climate and environmental action and community service.

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A Founder's Message

"The future of Africa lies in the hands of its vibrant youth, women, and grassroots communities."

Welcome to the digital home of the Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF)! Officially registered on March 31st, 2021, and with its roots firmly planted in Limbe, Cameroon, ACEF was born out of a deep conviction: that the future of Africa and indeed, our planet lies in the hands of its dedicated youth.

In the short time since our founding, ACEF has grown into a vibrant network of over 2,000 members and volunteers across 14 nations. We invite you to explore our platform and discover how you can be part of this vital movement.

Tambe Honourine Enow

Founder, Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF)

Our Principles

Core Values

Youth Leadership

Centering young people as primary agents of systemic change.

Innovation

Fostering creative and context-specific solutions for Africa.

Collaboration

Building strong partnerships with diverse continental stakeholders.

Impact

Driving measurable and sustainable positive environmental change.

Integrity

Operating with radical transparency and accountability.

Inclusivity

Ensuring equitable participation for all marginalized groups.

Strategic Focus

Our Objectives

Economic Empowerment

Promoting economic participation and poverty reduction within African communities.

Climate Education

Providing training in sustainable development through continental networking.

Waste Management

Promoting effective solid waste management through proper sorting and dumping.

WASH Excellence

Empowering individual and community action on water and sanitation issues.

Eco-Innovation

Developing innovations to eliminate environmental hazards and adopt alternative energy.

Cultural Advocacy

Campaigning against traditions that hinder sustainable development and climate action.

Rights Protection

Safeguarding environmental protection rights across the African continent.

Our Journey

2021

Foundation & Registration

ACEF was officially registered in Limbe, Cameroon, starting our continental mission.

2022

Coastal Expansion

Launched our first multi-country marine protection initiative across the West African coast.

2023

Research Partnership

Established collaborative research hubs with major African universities.

Meet Our Leadership

The dedicated team driving continental conservation.

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