Activating 30 Million jobs in the
African Green Economy
by 2033
Workforce development for
the African Green
Economy
We see the opportunity
Climate Change
presents for Africa
Identifying opportunities in the
Green Economy
for young people
Green Workforce Development In Africa
At Jacob’s Ladder Africa, we believe that through equipping and empowering a green African workforce, we can create a brighter and more sustainable future for the continent. We create a platform that enables young people to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the green economy.

From Fragmentation to Force: How AGSO is Uniting Kenya’s Green Economy Actors
Picture this: Every year in Kenya, between 500,000 to 800,000 young

Growing Green Jobs, One Pond at a Time
Thursday, June 12th saw the usually serene town of Wote, Makueni

The End of the World As We Know It
Now, before you think this is one of those end-of-the-world pieces,
10 to 12 million youth enter the African labour market annually.
3 million formal jobs which are available annually.
1 in 5 African youth are not in employment, education, or training (NEET).
Africa holds about 40% of the world’s renewable energy potential.
Climate Advocacy
We create, co-create and implement advocacy campaigns as well as host policy and sector-specific roundtables aimed at increasing awareness, engagement and integration of stakeholders in the green economy.
Green Skilling for Employment Pathways
Climate Entrepreneurship Development
Climate Intrapreneurship Development
In July 2022, the Africa Climate Action Advocacy Initiative (ACAAI), a partner-led consortium consisting
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We are a diverse team of individuals combining deep professionalism with passion and purpose to drive transformative change in Africa’s Green Economy.