Kijani Exchange
Kijani Exchange
With less than 10% of climate finance reaching Africa, there's an urgent need to increase investment, particularly in off-grid solutions. Africa, the world’s youngest continent, is disproportionately affected by climate change. By 2050, 1 in 4 people globally will be African, placing African youth as both vulnerable and highly motivated to address climate challenges. Jacobs Ladder Africa aims to empower this young workforce to create climate solutions for their communities and the world, leveraging their creativity and numbers for a sustainable future.
We're all about empowering the next generation of changemakers with the right connections, mentorship, and resources to turn their ideas into reality. By linking up young innovators focused on sustainability and social impact with donors and investors, we’re making sure these game changing ideas tackle today’s challenges in the green economy and create a lasting impact.
Abdoulaye is the founder of GreenFields Senegal, an agribusiness that focuses on organic farming and training local farmers in sustainable practices. Through GreenFields, Abdoulaye has transformed underutilized land into productive, eco-friendly farms, boosting food production and providing jobs for young people in rural communities while promoting agricultural resilience.
Amina is the founder of GreenSprout Farms, a greenhouse farming enterprise in Kenya. Specializing in organic vegetables, Amina uses sustainable practices to increase crop yields and reduce environmental impact. Her innovative approach has empowered local women farmers by providing them with training and resources to adopt greenhouse technologies, boosting both food security and income in […]
Kwame is the visionary behind EcoWize Ghana, a waste management startup turning trash into treasure. Through innovative recycling techniques, EcoWize converts plastic waste into sustainable building materials and eco-friendly products. Kwame’s mission is not only to clean up Ghana’s environment but also to create green jobs and promote responsible waste disposal practices across the country.
Social entrepreneurship is a game-changer for Africa’s green economy. By blending innovative business models with positive social impact, social ventures offer sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Unlike traditional businesses, these enterprises don’t just aim for profit; they work to uplift communities and protect the environment—making them essential in tackling climate change, resource scarcity, and inequality. (more…)
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The future of innovation in Africa’s green economy is incredibly promising, driven by the continent’s need to address climate challenges while fostering economic growth. Africa’s green economy has seen substantial investment in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly urbanization, making it a prime hub for innovation. (more…)
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