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Mission

Building an inclusive global community of practice to support, develop and drive evidence-based & just climate policies and action

Vision

A Climate Resilient World

Our Values

Integrity

Building trust through responsible policy actions and honest relationships in climate change policy and negotiations

Difference

Embracing and promoting diverse perspectives in exchanging knowledge and expertise within and beyond the AGNES community

Impactful

Focusing on transformative actions that contribute to achieve sustainable development and poverty eradication

Innovation

Fostering the development and application of novel approaches in addressing climate change

Evidence

Relying on science-driven evidence in shaping climate policy, climate action and decision making

Our Publications

Policy Brief No 23 Opportunities for enhancing the process and output of the UAE-Belém work programme
Policy Brief No 23 Opportunities for enhancing the process and output of the UAE-Belém work programme
Policy Brief: Strategic Priorities for Africa in the Post-2025 Climate Finance Framework
Policy Brief: Strategic Priorities for Africa in the Post-2025 Climate Finance Framework
Policy Brief no 21: REALIZING AFRICA's WATER-ENERGY-FOOD-ECOSYSTEM-HEALTH NEXUS A Resilient Future for Nature and People
Policy Brief no 21: REALIZING AFRICA's WATER-ENERGY-FOOD-ECOSYSTEM-HEALTH NEXUS A Resilient Future for Nature and People
Policy Brief No. 1 Desertification and Climate Change in Africa
Policy Brief No. 1 Desertification and Climate Change in Africa
Gender and Climate Change Hotspot Mapping in Agriculture, Water, and Energy Sector for Decision Support in Kenya
Gender and Climate Change Hotspot Mapping in Agriculture, Water, and Energy Sector for Decision Support in Kenya
Policy Brief No. 2 Land Degradation and Climate Change in Africa
Policy Brief No. 2 Land Degradation and Climate Change in Africa
Policy Brief No. 3 Enhancing Food Security in a Changing Climate in Africa
Policy Brief No. 3 Enhancing Food Security in a Changing Climate in Africa
Policy Brief No. 4 Closing the Gender Gap in African Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
Policy Brief No. 4 Closing the Gender Gap in African Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
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Strengthening African Parliaments for Climate Action: ANPCC Executive Committee to Meet in Nairobi 

From 8–9 October 2026, the Africa Network of Parliamentarians on Climate Change (ANPCC) will hold its 2026...

02 Oct 2026

Inception Meeting on Strengthening Methane Action in Africa 

On 8–9 October 2026, the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) will convene the Inception Meeting...

02 Oct 2026

Technical Working Session on Climate Modelling for Mombasa and Tema Ports 

Seaports are critical to Africa’s trade, connectivity and economic development, yet their coastal locations and interconnected operations...

02 Oct 2026

THE PRE-COP31 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING 

As the global climate community looks ahead to COP31, African negotiators and technical experts are preparing to...

02 Oct 2026

New Project Alert: From Data to Action: Strengthening Methane Action in Africa 

IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD 1 September 2026–31 March 2028  GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE Africa  BENEFICIARIES African Methane experts, the African Methane Community of Practice (AMCoP),...

01 Sep 2026

Gender and Climate Governance: What the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan Means for Africa 

Evidence shows that gender inequality undermines climate resilience. Disproportionate impact on women, girls and other marginalized groups coupled with structural barriers that limit their access...

13 Aug 2026

Events

THE PRE-COP31 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING
08 October 2026

THE PRE-COP31 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING

On 8–9 October 2026, the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), in collaboration with partners including the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD), UNFCCC[...]

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THE 2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE AFRICA NETWORK OF PARLIAMENTARIANS ON CLIMATE CHANGE (ANPCC)
08 October 2026

THE 2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE AFRICA NETWORK OF PARLIAMENTARIANS ON CLIMATE CHANGE (ANPCC)

From 8–9 October 2026, the Africa Network of Parliamentarians on Climate Change (ANPCC) will hold its 2026 Executive Committee Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to take stock of the Network’s progress[...]

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Inception Meeting on Strengthening Methane Action in Africa
08 October 2026

Inception Meeting on Strengthening Methane Action in Africa

On 8–9 October 2026, the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) will convene the Inception Meeting on Strengthening Methane Action in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting will bring[...]

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Technical Working Session on Climate Modelling for Mombasa and Tema Ports
08 October 2026

Technical Working Session on Climate Modelling for Mombasa and Tema Ports

On 8–9 October 2026, the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) will convene the Africa Seaports Resilience Technical Working Group in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the Strengthening Climate[...]

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Government of Kenya: Second Order Draft Review Workshop for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
30 June 2026

Government of Kenya: Second Order Draft Review Workshop for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

    The Kenya Meteorological Services Authority (KMSA), with support from the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), will convene an in-person Government Review Workshop on the Second Order Draft of the[...]

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THE PRE-SB64 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING
16 April 2026

THE PRE-SB64 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING

The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion, AUDA-NEPAD and the African Group of Negotiators[...]

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Testimonials

I am sincerely grateful to AGNES for its continued investment in African youth and for creating opportunities for young people like me to learn, grow and contribute meaningfully to climate action. One of the most important opportunities in my journey was participating in the Climate Governance, Diplomacy and Negotiations Leadership Programme held from 18 July to 22 September 2022, which strengthened my understanding of climate governance and negotiations and continues to influence my professional journey today. During my time as President of the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC), AGNES also supported young people through training on climate negotiations, helping participants build the knowledge and confidence needed to engage more effectively in climate policy processes. Looking back, this support went beyond training; it opened doors, built confidence and strengthened the capacity of young African climate leaders. Today, through the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa), I continue to work with young people and communities on climate action, policy, leadership and sustainable development. I remain deeply grateful to AGNES for believing in the potential of young Africans and for the important role it has played in my journey, and I look forward to continued learning, collaboration and engagement in climate governance, diplomacy and negotiations.
Olumide Idowu
Founder/Executive Director ICCDI
The AGNES Leadership Program significantly deepened my understanding of climate policy frameworks and equipped me with practical skills in climate governance, enhancing my effectiveness across various networks and projects. The most transformative aspects of the program were modules on Climate Leadership, Communication, Diplomacy, Negotiations, and Climate Governance.
Hansel Maimbolwa Mweetwa (Zambia)
Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN)
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support Leadership Program (AGNES) has been instrumental in my development within climate governance, expanding my expertise in global negotiation processes, advocacy, and climate finance. Through AGNES, I gained vital skills in navigating international climate discussions, particularly on behalf of Africa 
Dr. Adolphus Ifeka (Nigeria)
Principal Meteorologist, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)
The quality of the modules taught at the Climate Leadership Program has helped me tremendously in structuring how to better educate the people at the grassroots in understanding climate change issues, policies being formulated and how their local solutions can help them in adapting to these changes.
Rashidah Omotola AbdulQuadri – (Alumni Cohort IV)
Deputy-Director, Information and Research (ATO-ClimatEducate)
Thank you for linking me with Agnes, that certificate is the key that made me an intern at REMA ( Rwanda environment management authority). Now I have officially started the journey of my career. I hope we’ll have more connection between us and many opportunities from you!! I want to grow in this career.
Nobert Ndahimana
Alumni - (Cohort VI)

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