PACJA

Pan- African Climate Justice Alliance: Developing equity-based positions relevant for Africa in the global climate change talks, actions, and other processes.

[PACJA @PACJA1]

Who is The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)? We are a coalition of over 2,000 organizations from 54 African nations! We aim to address climate and environmental challenges through a people-centered, rights-based approach.

From grassroots movements to policy & advocacy, PACJA brings together communities including smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples, pastoralists, and women on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Currently, PACJA is implementing a variety of projects that traverse direct programming, policy and advocacy, sub-granting and capacity building, mainly focusing on the most vulnerable groups which are “unreachable” in traditional development paradigms lead and co-lead key projects like African Activists on Climate Justice (AACJ),@aacjinaction Galvanizing and Unifying Africa's Action for Resilient Development ( GUARD AFRICA), Strengthening Civil Society for a Just and Sustainable Urbanization (SCEJU) and initiatives such as The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ). @Summer_School1 , African Climate Change, Environmental Report Awards (ACCER) Tutegrated African Coalition for Sustainable Energy and Access @acsea_54 @cjifa_ https://t.co/GMHgYz2lVm

With support from @DutchMFA , @Sida , the European Union @EU_Commission, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation @gatesfoundation, only to mention but a few we work across Africa to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable and influence global policy through our Designated National Platforms; https://t.co/oK25GaMVTr

Watch the video below and learn how we’re driving climate justice across the continent! 📽️ https://t.co/dP8Xp296px
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#ClimateJustice #AfricaWeWant #PACJA #EnergyAccess #ParisAgreement #Agenda2030 #ClimateAction

[PACJA @PACJA1]

Join us tomorrow for Session 2 of the Africa Resilience Collaborative Dialogues Series: “Building Resilience: Countries in Action.”
Learn from experiences in Uganda, Nigeria, and regional climate finance initiatives as experts share practical pathways for strengthening national and local climate resilience.
📅 4 June 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM EAT
Register here: https://t.co/vl408c7H2Z

#ClimateJustice #ClimateFinance #AfricaResilienceDialogues

[PACJA @PACJA1]

The SCEJU × NSSCJ Training on Sustainable Urban Water and Waste Management successfully concluded in Nairobi!

The final day focused on Climate Finance, Advocacy, Storytelling, Policy Engagement, and Youth Leadership, equipping participants with practical knowledge to access climate finance and drive community-led climate action.
The training showcased inspiring innovations, including climate-smart aquaculture in Isiolo and circular economy solutions through Project Tambani, demonstrating how youth are transforming local challenges into sustainable opportunities.

As participants return to their communities, they carry forward stronger networks, new skills, and a renewed commitment to advancing climate justice across Africa.

#ClimateJustice #NSSCJ2026 #Youth4Climate #ClimateFinance

[Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice @Summer_School1]

SCEJU × NSSCJ Training on Sustainable Water Management successfully kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together 50 youth and women from Kisumu, Nakuru & Makueni under the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice. Focus: IWRM, water governance & resilience.
#WaterSecurity

[PACJA @PACJA1]

The SCEJU × NSSCJ Training on Sustainable Water Management officially commenced in Nairobi, bringing together 50 youth and women beneficiaries from Kisumu, Nakuru, and Makueni counties for a 3-day residential training on climate justice, water governance, and sustainable urban resilience.

The training is part of the Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for a Just and Sustainable Urbanization (SCEJU) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by FES Kenya, CSUDP, and PACJA under the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ).

Day 1 focused on Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), community-led governance, climate accountability, and sustainable water solutions. Participants also engaged in group exercises to identify local water challenges and propose practical community-driven solutions.
#NSSCJ #SCEJU #ClimateJustice #WaterSecurity

[PACJA @PACJA1]

Following the inaugural Advisory Board meeting of the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) at the PACJA Secretariat, H.E. Dr. Joyce Banda @DrJoyceBanda, former President of Malawi and Chair of the CJIFA Advisory Board, shared a powerful reflection on the urgency of climate justice for Africa.

“Grassroots communities already hold the solutions, what they need are resources, respect, and equitable partnerships.”

The launch of the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa marks a critical step toward restoring livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and ensuring food security across the continent.

Check out her full interview/video for more insights on climate justice and community-led action in Africa.‼️

#ClimateJustice #LocallyLedAdaptation #LossAndDamage #FoodSecurity

[Mithika Mwenda, PhD @mithika_mwenda]

Today, we convened the first Advisory Board meeting of the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Afrika (CJIFA), a bold step toward ensuring climate finance reaches the frontline communities who continue to bear the greatest burden of the climate crisis. #ClimateJustice #CJIFA

[Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network @RccdnRwanda]

Today, RCCDN joined other Trócaire partners in participating in the #NAPExpo2026, taking place from 18–21 May 2026 at the @KigaliMarriott Hotel. The event provides an important platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and advancing climate adaptation efforts.

[PACJA @PACJA1]

The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA), PACJA’s direct community response and intermediary initiative designed to ensure climate finance reaches frontline communities, convened its first Advisory Board meeting at the PACJA Secretariat.

The purpose of this landmark meeting was to streamline strategic conversations aimed at scaling CJIFA to the next level, as a pioneering vehicle amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples, nature-based, and locally led communities who stand on the frontline of climate disasters and remain the true champions of adaptation.

The meeting was honored by H.E. Dr. Joyce Banda @DrJoyceBanda, former President of Malawi and Chair of the CJIFA Advisory Board, alongside distinguished Advisory Board members Ms. Jacqueline Patterson (The Chisholm Legacy Project, USA), Ms. Celine Charveriat (Founder, Pro(to)topia), Ms. Beverly Wright (Co-Chair, National Black Environmental Justice Network – NBEJN), with Prof. Mamphela Ramphele acknowledged in absentia.

The PACJA and CJIFA team present included Dr. Mithika Mwenda @mithikamwenda, Executive Director of PACJA; Mr. Charles Mwangi, Head of Programs and Research, PACJA; Ms. Fathiya Abdulmajid, Head of Finance, PACJA; Ms. Ann Kobia, HR and Partnerships Lead, PACJA; Mrs. Jacinda Njike, Chief Architect, CJIFA; and Ms. Rebecca Kalume, CJIFA Coordinator also joined by Ms. Anais Dicroce, Director of Partnerships at the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI).

The sitting began with discussions on potential strategic partnerships between CJIFA and GFI, followed by the main Advisory Board deliberations.

Key highlights from the Advisory Board meeting included:

Exploring pathways to scale CJIFA into a financially empowered international entity capable of bridging global climate finance and resilient communities often excluded from conventional funding streams;

Leveraging the collective influence, networks, and mobilization power of Advisory Board members to strengthen institutional capacity and create strategic opportunities for CJIFA;

Identifying practical pathways to ensure frontline communities are equipped with the right tools, resources, and mechanisms to strengthen their agency and leadership in climate adaptation and resilience.

In her closing remarks, H.E. Dr. Joyce Banda reflected the collective commitment of the Advisory Board, affirming their readiness to walk alongside PACJA and CJIFA in ensuring that climate injustice becomes a thing of the past in the years ahead.
This meeting marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward climate finance that is equitable, inclusive, and community driven.

#ClimateJustice #CJIFA #ClimateFinance #LocallyLedAdaptation #AfricaClimateAction

[PACJA @PACJA1]

The Global South NGO Platform (GSNP) General Assembly convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together civil society voices from across the Global South ahead of the 13th World Urban Forum.

Representing Africa as Deputy Secretary General – Africa Region, Dr. Mithika Mwenda @mithikamwenda delivered a powerful call for climate justice, urban resilience, equitable development financing, and stronger civic solidarity in a rapidly changing geopolitical era.
The Assembly also operationalized key GSNP leadership structures and strengthened collective action under the #BakuPrinciples toward a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world order.

#GSNP #ClimateJustice #UrbanResilience #WUF13
#GlobalSouth #Baku2026

[PACJA @PACJA1]

📢 Calling on interested and qualified facilitators and consultants to apply!

Pan African Climate Justice Alliance is seeking experts for the following opportunities:
🔹 Facilitator – Sustainable Water Management Training
🔹 Facilitator – Sustainable Waste Management Training
🔹 YOSUDA Digital Campaign Consultant

Apply through the links below:
🔗 TOR – Facilitator, Sustainable Water Management Training -https://t.co/gOp2StyWFr
🔗 TOR – Facilitator, Sustainable Waste Management Training- https://t.co/lDbP6e7xdS
🔗 TOR – YOSUDA Digital Campaign Consultant https://t.co/hoOntkCIjd

Deadline: 19th May 2026, 5:00 PM East African Time.

Join us in advancing climate justice, sustainability, and youth engagement across Africa.

[Mithika Mwenda, PhD @mithika_mwenda]

FILE:
Press Conference on Race, Racism and Climate Reparations #COP27

[PACJA @PACJA1]

At #ARFSD12, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance convened critical conversations on carbon markets & climate finance in Africa.

Key takeaways:
• Africa must move beyond being carbon credit exporters to value creators
• Article 6 of the Paris Agreement raises key questions on equity & development impact
• Strong call for transparency, fair pricing & human rights-centered models
• Carbon markets must NOT replace financing for national development priorities
CSOs were urged to go beyond accountability to advisory roles that shape policy & implementation.
Communities must be at the center, not just beneficiaries, but active custodians.

#ClimateJustice #CarbonMarkets #AfricaRising

[PACJA @PACJA1]

At #ARFSD12, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance took a bold stand as Eugene Nforngwa @Eugene_Nforngwa challenged Africa to rethink its just transition pathway.

In a powerful side event by Akina Mama wa Afrika, ACPC, TJNA & partners, under the theme “Moving beyond extractivism to care-centered approaches to Africa’s just energy transitions,” the discussion challenged narrow energy narratives, linking just transition to taxation, care economy, social sectors & equitable development models.

Eugene highlighted Africa’s need to strengthen its engagement within the UNFCCC by advancing bold, justice-driven proposals anchored in trade, industrialization, technology & a new economy.

“Energy access must be a credibility test for COP32… it must support Africa’s full development from industrialization to clean cooking.”

Africa’s transition must work for Africa. Period.

#ClimateJustice #JustTransition #EnergyAccess #ARFSD12

[Mithika Mwenda, PhD @mithika_mwenda]

During 12th #AFRSD, I responded to how Africa can elevate climate finance justice.
The focus must be on transparency, equity and accountability in how both domestic and international resources are used.

[PACJA @PACJA1]

With appreciation to the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa 🇸🇪
PACJA & SIDA convened the first Non-State Actors Partner Round Table to catalyze implementation of the ACS-2 Addis Ababa Declaration & shape Africa’s roadmap to COP32.
Key priorities emerging:
🔹 Accelerate local action & innovation
🔹 Strengthen the role of non-state actors in delivery
🔹 Unlock private sector investment for climate action
🔹 Deepen Africa–Europe partnerships for a just transition
A clear call emerged: move from commitments to concrete implementation.
#ClimateAction #COP32 #ClimateFinance #JustTransition

[PACJA @PACJA1]

At #ARFSD12, our ED Mithika Mwenda, joined a high-level panel on unlocking climate finance for sustainable development in Africa.

He emphasized that achieving climate finance justice requires transparency, equity, and accountability in both domestic & international flows.
Africa must confront systemic challenges: the erosion of CBDR-RC under UNFCCC, donor-driven finance structures, and the unfair burden placed on vulnerable nations.
“We must reclaim CBDR-RC, those most responsible for the crisis must do more.”
@mithika_mwenda called for:
• Grant-based finance over loans
• Predictable & sufficient commitments
• Clear delivery pathways, not recycled pledges

Climate justice is not measured in dollars, but in lives improved and risks reduced.

#ClimateFinance #ClimateJustice #AfricaRising #ARFSD12

[PACJA @PACJA1]

On the occasion of #MotherEarthDay, PACJA Côte d’Ivoire hosted a youth-focused workshop at the Jardin Botanique de Bingerville, bringing together 20 young participants for an interactive exchange on the benefits of the Earth and the growing threats it faces.

The session provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, learning, and collective reflection, emphasizing the critical role of young people in advancing environmental protection and sustainable development.
As part of its 2026 strategic priorities, PACJA Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening its focus on forestry, promoting forest protection, restoration, and sustainable opportunities linked to forest ecosystems.

This engagement reaffirms PACJA’s commitment to empowering youth voices and driving locally led climate solutions for a more resilient future.

#ClimateAction #YouthEngagement #Earthday2026

[PACJA @PACJA1]

PACJA kicks off engagement at the 12th Africa Forum on Sustainable Development (#ARFSD12) in Addis Ababa!

In a session organized by UONGOZI Institute & UNECA, our ED, Mithika Mwenda @mithika_mwenda, highlighted pathways to beneficiation & regional value chains in critical minerals.
• Africa is rich in minerals but poor in value capture positioning matters rather than geology
• We must move beyond extraction to processing & manufacturing
• Beneficiation = power, skills, trade, policy & market access
• No energy = no processing; no logistics = no manufacturing
• Regional cooperation is critical
• Africa must not power the global transition and remain powerless
#ARFSD12 #SustainableDevelopment #CriticalMinerals #AfricaRising