The Climate Network Story
We believe that a collaborative ecosystem of actors will solve the climate crisis faster and more effectively. We bring together communities of climate professionals across different chapters to catalyse and accelerate climate action and solutions across Africa.
In 2021, we began hosting small gatherings in Nairobi where climate professionals could connect and start new partnerships — especially valuable after the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each event brought more voices and perspectives, and the network grew to exceed 1,000 active members after just 2 years.
By 2023, the impact of the network had captured the attention of policymakers. The Kenyan government approached us to provide insights on the Climate Change Amendment Act and to support the Africa Climate Summit.
We saw the potential for something even greater: a professional climate network not just for Kenya, but for communities across Africa. We wanted to share our model to empower and connect local climate leaders, and create a continent-wide community for climate action.
Our funders
FSD Africa
FSD Africa is a specialist development agency working to make finance work for Africa’s future. We work in more than 30 countries on policy and regulatory reform, capacity strengthening and improving financial infrastructure, and addressing systemic challenges in Africa’s financial markets.
Skoll Foundation
Skoll Foundation is dedicated to creating a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all. The Foundation catalyses transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Our partners and patrons
Africa Tech Summit
Bowmans Law
The Earthshot Prize
Climate-KIC
Climate Impact Partners
Kenya Climate Directory
