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Mwamanongu Village water source, Tanzania. Water often comes from open holes dug in the sand of dry riverbeds, and it is invariably contaminated. Our research pointed to the importance of linking identifiable people to climate impacts. The concentration on this young woman's face, in order to access limited and possibly contaminated water, provides a personal window on how drought impacts people's lives.
Climate Impacts: Adaptation, Loss and Damage

Enhancing resilience and adaptation of local communities through bature/ecosytem based services and solutions that considers African needs capacity

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In the Fulani village of Hore Mondji, located in southern Mauritania on the banks of the Senegal River, a women's cooperative uses solar energy to operate the borehole that supplies water to the market garden. A project piloted by UNICEF in partnership with local authorities. In a country heavily impacted by drought and welding periods, solar energy represents an inexhaustible source of energy for the production of fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants (such as okra, carrots, mint, peppers, eggplants or tomatoes) for local consumption as well as for sale in the markets of neighboring towns. The women of the cooperative thus have a regular income as well as a rich variety of fruits and vegetables that promote dietary diversification and the well-being of their children.
Just Energy Transition

Preventing proliferation of fossil fuels through promotion of the use of renewable energy and sustainable energy for all.

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Elizabeth Mukwimba is a 62-year-old Tanzanian woman who now has solar lighting and electricity in her home at the flick of a switch, thanks to a scheme backed by UK aid. Elizabeth has had an M-Power solar panel and lights fitted in her home by Off Grid Electric, a private sector company dedicated to providing sustainable, affordable energy to people in developing countries who aren't connected to the electricity grid. It means that Elizabeth now has lighting at home at night, which means she doesn't have to buy expensive kerosene. The money she's saved already has helped her put a new tin roof on her house. It also means her grandchildren can read and do their homework in the evening. Our discussion groups responded positively to images where they could make direct eye contact with the subject of the image.
Climate Finance

Advocating for fair and sufficent funding and finance for climate action to ensure easy acess and mobilization of investments to support local communities in mitigation and adaptation action to address climate change.

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Particpatory workshop in Tanzania to build climate resilience in communities
National Ambitions and Implementation

Enhancing the development and implementation of national frameworks and strategies to ensure livelihood and sustainable development

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Movement Building

The political will to change the world will come through local communities and grassroots movements fighting together in solidarity to bring about a climate just and equitable world. CAN Africa aspires to strengthen our regional and national civil society networks to ensure that all continental advocacy and strategies are informed from the bottom-up.

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ACTVITIES AND EVENTS

In our activities and events we raise african vocies, highlight grassroot supported evidences, discuss ideas and policies to built a climate-reslient future for africa. 

Annual General Meeting 

The CAN General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Climate Action Network. The Assembly addresses the vision and strategy of CAN, and both the substance of future climate solutions as well as governance, administration, and funding.

This year’s General Assembly will be held physically on Friday March 1st, 2024

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