Jacobs Ladder Africa

Activating 30 Million jobs in the
African Green Economy
by 2033

Workforce preparation for
the African Green
Economy

We see the opportunity
Climate Change
presents to Africa

Identifying opportunities in the
Green Economy
for young people

OUR ROLE

Equipping & Empowering A Green African Workforce

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.

RECENT UPDATES
IMPACT
Actionable
Insights
Publishing surveys across 3 African countries
Advocacy &
Communication

Support 20+ Climate Ambassadors from the Tutu Fellowship on Advocacy Acitivites

Stakeholder
Engagement

Quarterly Stakeholder workshops and seminars

Climate
Use Cases

Developing green innovations that drive economic empowerment & financial inclusion

PROGRAMS
Research
JLA hosts the Africa Knowledge Hub for green workforce preparation, a platform that provides resources and knowledge on the development of an African green economy
Training
We are committed to bridging the emerging skills gap as more and more countries initiate bold steps to transition to low carbon, greener, and more resilient economies.
Advocacy & Communication
We raise awareness on the need for green workforce preparation in Africa through public education campaigns and expert policy dialogues, workshops and conferences.
Carbon Markets
In the growing carbon economy, it is imperative that young Africans participate across the value chain.
DATA & RESOURCES
THE TEAM

We are a diverse team of individuals combining deep professionalism with passion and purpose to drive transformative change in Africa’s Green Economy.