Advancing Just Energy Transitions
ACCESS Southern Africa Node (Action 24) influenced inclusion of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) provisions within Zimbabwe’s Clean Cooking Strategy, strengthening recognition of women and youth as leaders in implementation.
ACCESS also convened regional dialogues ahead of COP29 involving more than 250 participants across Africa, strengthening civil society coordination on climate finance, youth participation, and just energy transitions.
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Policy Influence and Systems Change
ACCESS has directly contributed to landmark policy and strategy processes across the continent.
Influencing Development Finance Institutions
ACCESS has strengthened civil society engagement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank across Africa.
Advancing Just Energy Transitions
ACCESS is ensuring that climate and energy transitions are not only low-carbon, but also just.
Integrated Energy Planning and Regional Learning
Between 2021 and 2024, ACCESS facilitated South-South learning exchanges connecting civil society organisations from Africa, Asia, and Latin America on inclusive energy planning approaches
Research, Evidence, and Community Storytelling
ACCESS strengthened evidence-based advocacy through regional webinars on energy access, gender-responsive planning, climate finance, and energy transitions.