About ACCES
Africa Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (ACCES) is a woman youth-led organisation empowering communities on environmental stewardship.
Who We Are
We educate and empower marginalized communities, groups, and school-going children with climate education and participatory hands-on learning to promote conservation, restoration, and sustainability.
We restore degraded school lands, bridge the climate information gap through climate education sessions and capacity building, and hold local authorities and leaders accountable for environmental commitments.
Our strategic vision is to build a climate-resilient environment while nurturing a young generation that champions climate-conscious policy and biodiversity protection through restoration, education, and leadership.
We combine climate literacy, leadership, and restoration activities to deliver measurable environmental change across communities.
Our Thematic Areas
Climate Justice
Through advocacy, community empowerment, adaptation, and mitigation strategies.
Biodiversity Conservation
Through protection of endangered species, ecosystems, and environmental resilience.
Community Empowerment & Innovation
Involving indigenous and marginalized individuals including young people, women, girls, and people with disabilities in development and innovation.
Education
Nurturing environmental awareness through climate education to bridge the climate literacy gap for lasting impact.
Restoration
Restoring degraded urban and rural landscapes through afforestation and reforestation measures.
Marine Conservation
Preserving freshwater and marine ecosystems through advocacy, ocean education, and mangrove restoration.
Pollution
Tackling plastic, organic, and marine pollution through cleanups and improved waste disposal practices.
Renewable Energy Efficiency
Advocating for a just transition economy and clean, affordable renewable energy access through the Uplight project.
Sustainable Agriculture
Promoting sustainable agriculture and agribusiness practices for food security while reducing hunger and poverty.
Our Impact
- Since 2024, we have empowered over 600 individuals with climate education on biodiversity, waste management, and conservation across Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Siaya counties.
- Through the Restore School Lands in Kenya project, we have planted nearly 4,000 indigenous, mangrove, and fruit seedlings in schools and communities.
- We have collaborated with local authorities, leaders, initiatives, communities, and educational institutions to promote collaborative environmental decision-making.
- We have restored degraded lands, bridged climate information gaps, and strengthened youth leadership through a volunteer network across communities.
Expected Outcomes by 2030
- Launch the EcoSoma app and impact over 3,000 young people with climate literacy.
- Empower nearly 10,000+ individuals and groups on climate action.
- Empower over 1,000+ volunteer leaders to become climate champions.
- Plant nearly 60,000 indigenous and fruit seedlings.
- Generate income from kitchen gardens to support school environmental activities.
- Build strong partnerships with 50 organizations, collectives, NGOs, educational institutions, and government stakeholders.
- Restore 50 degraded schools into conducive learning environments.