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Africa’s Urban Growth Crisis: How Cities Can Rebuild Biodiversity Before It’s Too Late
Africa is urbanizing rapidly, raising urgent questions about how cities can grow without undermining the ecosystems that sustain life. The 2nd Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi highlighted the deep links between urban development, nature, and community well-being. Discussions reinforced that rivers, wetlands, forests, and oceans are not separate from cities but essential to their resilience and survival. The forum concluded with the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation across Africa.
Mangrove Restoration in Benin: How Ganvié’s Floating Communities Are Fighting Sea-Level Rise
Les mangroves sont des écosystèmes côtiers essentiels qui jouent un rôle crucial dans la protection des littoraux et le maintien de la biodiversité. En Afrique de l’Ouest, notamment au Bénin, elles soutiennent également les moyens de subsistance de nombreuses communautés locales grâce à la pêche, aux ressources alimentaires et au bois de chauffage. Cependant, la coupe excessive du bois, la pollution et l’urbanisation menacent progressivement ces écosystèmes fragiles. À Ganvié, une cité lacustre située sur le lac Nokoué, les habitants dépendent fortement des ressources naturelles, en particulier des mangroves. La restauration durable de ces écosystèmes devient donc une priorité afin de protéger les berges contre l’érosion, préserver la biodiversité aquatique et améliorer les conditions de pêche. Pour y parvenir, plusieurs approches sont nécessaires, notamment le reboisement des palétuviers, l’implication active des communautés locales, la promotion de pratiques de pêche durables et la mise en place de réglementations adaptées. Une gestion participative, associée à l’éducation environnementale et au soutien des initiatives locales, représente la clé pour assurer la protection durable des mangroves et le bien-être des populations.
Promoting Safer Livelihoods in Fishing and Aquaculture
Fishing remains one of the most dangerous livelihoods for many coastal communities across the Western Indian Ocean, particularly within small-scale fisheries where access to safety equipment and resources is limited. During the Safe Livelihoods in Fishing and Aquaculture Workshop organized by Ocean Centres Kenya and hosted by Global Compact Network Kenya in Mombasa, stakeholders highlighted the urgent need to strengthen occupational safety awareness, improve access to protective equipment, and support community-centered solutions that protect fisherfolk while sustaining coastal livelihoods.
Delivering the Kampala Vision: A New Chapter for Cameroon’s Agrifood Systems
This article highlights the significance of the CAADP Kampala Declaration Workshop held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and why it matters for the country’s future food systems and climate resilience. It explains how the Kampala Declaration and the CAADP Strategy 2026–2035 aim to move Africa from policy commitments to real implementation that strengthens agriculture, supports farmers, and builds resilient agrifood systems. The article also reflects on the role of the Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF) in the process, particularly its mandate to represent the youth constituency in Cameroon. It emphasizes that young people, civil society, and community actors must be actively involved in shaping and implementing agricultural and climate policies. Ultimately, the piece calls for implementation that communities can truly feel, through better opportunities, stronger rural livelihoods, and more resilient food systems.
ACEF and SOWEDA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate-Resilient Development in Cameroon
The MoU creates a framework for collaboration between ACEF and SOWEDA by combining SOWEDA’s experience in rural development with ACEF’s expertise in climate action, environmental governance, and grassroots engagement. The partnership aims to support sustainable development initiatives that benefit local communities, especially youth and women. LinkedIn Key areas of cooperation include: Climate-responsive development programs to strengthen resilience to climate change. Environmental conservation and stewardship, including ecosystem protection and restoration. Community-driven livelihood initiatives that promote sustainable economic opportunities. Knowledge exchange and capacity building between the two institutions. Joint resource mobilization to access climate finance and support innovative environmental projects aligned with global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement
Plastic Pollution in Africa: A Growing Environmental and Health Emergency
Plastics have become an indispensable part of modern society due to their versatility, durability, and low cost. However, the rapid growth in plastic production, combined with inadequate waste management systems, has resulted in widespread environmental pollution with serious ecological, social, and human health implications. This article examines the scale of global and Kenyan plastic pollution, the proliferation of macro-, micro-, and nanoplastics across life-supporting systems, and the disproportionate burden borne by local communities. Drawing on recent global and national data, the article highlights why plastic pollution persists despite growing awareness and policy efforts. It further positions grassroots, evidence-based action—such as that undertaken by the Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF), as critical to bridging the gap between community realities, research, and effective policy responses.
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