CLIMATE CHANGE AFRICA OPPORTUNITIES – CCAO

CCAO is a pan-African organization empowering indigenous and local communities through climate resilience programs and environmental justice, while promoting sustainable practices including agroecology, restoration, renewable energy, and gender-equitable climate action.

Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) is a pan-African non-profit organisation dedicated to building climate resilience across the continent. Headquartered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, CCAO specialises in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating climate-adapted programs that draw on both technological and indigenous knowledge.

Vision: Africa that is socio-economically and ecologically sustainable, leveraging both traditional practices and modern innovations to withstand climate challenges.

Mission: To strengthen the resilience of indigenous and local communities to climate change, while fighting poverty and advancing climate and environmental justice across Africa.

Latest news and articles

Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open

We are launching an Innovation Challenge call to support bold, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable opportunities for communities.

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Bridging the gap: Scaling climate-resilient agriculture

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Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

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