African Climate Research Organizations Database

{
  "authors": [
    "Zainab Usman",
    "Alexander Csanadi"
  ],
  "type": "other",
  "centerAffiliationAll": "dc",
  "centers": [
    "Carnegie Endowment for International Peace"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "Climate Change"
  ],
  "englishNewsletterAll": "ctw",
  "nonEnglishNewsletterAll": "",
  "primaryCenter": "Carnegie Endowment for International Peace",
  "programAffiliation": "SCP",
  "programs": [
    "Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics",
    "Africa"
  ],
  "projects": [],
  "regions": [
    "Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa",
    "North America"
  ],
  "topics": [
    "Climate Change"
  ]
}

Other

African Climate Research Organizations Database

A compilation of Africa-based research organizations working on climate-related technical and policy issues.

By Zainab Usman and Alexander Csanadi

Published on Nov 1, 2022

About the Authors

Zainab Usman

Former Director, Africa Program

Zainab Usman was a senior fellow and the inaugural director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Alexander Csanadi

Former Research Analyst, Africa Program

Alexander Csanadi was a research assistant in the Carnegie Africa Program.

Climate Change Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa North America

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

More Work from Carnegie Europe

Commentary
Can Europe and Africa Mend Fences?
Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs. At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually beneficial cooperation.
Marta Martinelli
Commentary
Strategic Europe
Taking the Pulse: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change?
COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to energy transition and ecological protection. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain its role as a driver of global climate action?
Thomas de Waal
Commentary
Strategic Europe
How the EU’s Global Gateway Can Compete in the Global South
In competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable.
Ceren Ergenc, Chaofan Yu
Commentary
Five Pillars for Europe in the Second Trump Era
The second Trump administration has shifted the cornerstones of the liberal international order. How the EU responds will determine not only its global standing but also the very integrity of the European project.
Rym Momtaz
Article
Confronting Backlash Against Europe’s Green Transition
Greenlash is driven by an increasingly diverse set of actors. It is also prompting groups in favor of ambitious climate action to seek more effective strategies.
Erin Jones, Richard Youngs

More Work from Carnegie Europe

Commentary

Can Europe and Africa Mend Fences?

Despite the strategic importance of relations between the EU and the African Union, deep divisions remain between the blocs. At their upcoming summit, both partners should strive to build a mutually beneficial cooperation.

Marta Martinelli

Commentary

Strategic Europe

Taking the Pulse: Has Europe Given Up its Leadership on Climate Change?

COP30 takes place amidst increased pessimism about the world’s commitment to energy transition and ecological protection. Beset by a host of other challenges, can Europe still maintain its role as a driver of global climate action?

Thomas de Waal

Commentary

Strategic Europe

How the EU’s Global Gateway Can Compete in the Global South

In competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable.

Ceren Ergenc, Chaofan Yu

Commentary

Five Pillars for Europe in the Second Trump Era

The second Trump administration has shifted the cornerstones of the liberal international order. How the EU responds will determine not only its global standing but also the very integrity of the European project.

Rym Momtaz

A row of large green trackors drive on a road made for cars. There is a block of apartment buildings in the background

Article

Confronting Backlash Against Europe’s Green Transition

Greenlash is driven by an increasingly diverse set of actors. It is also prompting groups in favor of ambitious climate action to seek more effective strategies.

Erin Jones, Richard Youngs