Environmental issues are among the most pressing for many people living in poverty. Natural disasters, extreme weather, and other climate events push more people into poverty1.
Although Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent experiences some of the most severe impacts of climate change. In recent years, Africa has faced increasingly frequent and intense floods, droughts, heat waves, sea-level rise, storms, and wildfires. These climate extremes create ripple effects across societies, including increased heat-related illnesses and the spread of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue, as well as economic and social disruptions such as damage to infrastructure, threats to livelihoods, rising poverty levels, displacement, and increased migration.
While significant efforts are being made to address climate change, progress remains slow. This has been further undermined by recent developments, including the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the Trump administration and the EU Omnibus Simplification, which significantly watered down the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These actions weaken global climate ambition and reduce accountability for corporate climate action.
While much of the world focuses on climate mitigation2, a significant share of efforts on the African continent should be geared towards climate adaptation3.
At Jaya Karbon Kounsel, we are committed to driving these efforts through community-centered, high-integrity climate solutions. From implementing climate-resilient agriculture and food systems, to community water harvesting and storage, flood early-warning systems, the development of alternative livelihoods for climate-vulnerable communities, among many other initiatives, we put communities at the center of our work and deliver real climate adaptation benefits. Our projects are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and county development plans.
Partner with us to deliver community-centered, high-integrity climate action across Africa.
Footnotes
Concern Worldwide: 10 of the biggest environmental issues of 2025↩︎
Climate mitigation means making the impacts of climate change less severe by preventing or reducing the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere.↩︎
Climate adaptation means anticipating the adverse effects of climate change and taking appropriate action to prevent or minimise the damage they can cause, or taking advantage of opportunities that may arise.↩︎