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 Youth and Women
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 youth and women to take advantage of the current and emerging opportunities in the green economy.
Striding in Step: How Teamwork Mirrors Climate Action
On 21st November, the Jacob’s Ladder Africa team stepped away from
COP30: What the Outcomes Mean for Africa’s Youth
COP30 in Belém, Brazil, was expected to reset global ambition. Instead,
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.
Ecosystem Influence
We create enabling environments through policy and stakeholder engagements, strategic partnerships, program design and advocacy that drive systemic change for a green and inclusive transition.
Skilling And Entreprise Development
Through this pillar, we strengthen the pipeline of skilled youth and entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and innovation programs aligned with market needs.
Our proprietary climate entrepreneurship incubator programme, greenlabs®, provides an environment to nurture, equip and empower young Africans with the knowledge, tools, and networks to build scalable and sustainable green ventures.
We also partner to co-create and implement programmes that adopt a systemic approach to skilling youth and women, enabling them to gain access to sustainable livelihoods in enterprise, livelihood programmes and white, blue, and grey-collar green jobs.
Sustainable Livelihood Programs
We design, co-create and implement grassroots projects that engage youth and women intrapreneurs across various green-sector value chains.
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.
