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“Africa and the Climate: An Opportunity to Adapt and Prosper”
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Our Commitment

Who are we ?

A non-profit organization specializing in climate resilience in Africa

Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) is a pan-African non-profit organization specializing in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technological and indigenous climate change-resilient programs, projects, initiatives, and approaches in Africa.

CCAO is accredited by:

  • United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
  • Convention des Nations Unies sur la DiversitĂ© Biologique (UNCBD)
  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Our Intervention Areas

Through these 10 strategic focus areas, Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) transforms climate challenges into sustainable opportunities for Africa.

Urban & Community Resilience

Strengthening cities' and communities' adaptation capacities to climate change.

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Restoration of forest ecosystems

Nature-based Solutions for restoring degraded landscapes.

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Agroecology and sustainable agriculture

Promoting resilient, low-carbon agricultural systems.

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Renewable Energy

Deploying sustainable energy solutions adapted to local contexts.

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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Ensuring sustainable access to clean water and resilient sanitation solutions.

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Climate Disaster Prevention & Management

Early warning systems and contingency plans for climate risks.

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Climate & Environmental Education

Awareness raising and capacity building on environmental issues.

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Climate & Environmental Justice

Advocacy for equitable policies and environmental rights protection.

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Biodiversity Conservation

Protection of threatened biodiversity and endangered species.

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Wetlands Protection

Combating marine pollution and conserving aquatic ecosystems.

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Ambassadors for Climate in Africa

Ambassadeurs verts en action

Join the Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) Network to share ideas, learn, connect, and take action on the global imperative to combat climate change.

The Green Climate Ambassadors in Africa are volunteer activists, but they will receive international recognition through the award of an INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE for their loyal and noble service to environmental protection and the fight against climate change in Africa.

Young climate and environmental activists and those active in the field will have the opportunity to participate in the activities of Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) and its partners in their respective countries and in Africa.

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Indigenous people supported

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Women and girls supported

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CCAO Partnerships and Alliances