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.
Driving Green Careers Forward: GCC Expands Partnerships for Impact
With the Green Careers Caravan (GCC) gaining momentum, our team has
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success
From March 18-20, 2025, Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) joined a powerhouse
Financing Africa’s Climate-Resilient Health Systems: Breaking the Barriers to Equitable Climate-Health Investments
The Overlooked Crisis In Africa, climate change is not just an
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.
