About Us

Welcome to AGNES AFRICA

African Group of Negotiators Experts Support

The AGNES is a not-for-profit think tank of African experts and practitioners that provides evidence-based technical support to the African Governments and the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) that enhance effective engagement in the international and national climate change policy formulation, implementation and decision making.

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

Events

17 April 2025

Working Session for Strengthening Capacities of Ethiopian National Experts Team on The Development of a Pipeline of Bankable Project Proposals

National experts and policymakers will gather in Adama City from April 17 to 19, 2025, for an intensive working session focused on developing bankable climate adaptation projects. This training, led[...]

24 March 2025

Workshop on Strengthening Capacities of The Ghana National Expert Team on Development of Bankable proposal to unlock Climate Finance

The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) and the Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) are organising a five-day workshop designed to train the National Expert Team in Ghana on[...]

25 February 2025

THE PRE-SB 62 AGNES STRATEGY MEETING

The Pre-SB 62 AGNES Strategy Meeting, scheduled for February 25-28, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, aims to strengthen Africa’s negotiation strategies ahead of SB62 in June 2025. Organized by the African[...]

Our Publications

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 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

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. 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

Our Alumni

Testimonials

The AGNES Leadership Program was truly transformative for me, profoundly shaping my career in climate governance. As Head of the Environment Department at Vihiga Municipality and CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Mining, Environment, and Climate Change (CESMECC), I gained invaluable skills in climate diplomacy, governance frameworks, and negotiation.

John Okwaro (Kenya)

Environment Department Lead Vihiga Municipality.

The AGNES Leadership Program has profoundly advanced my career in climate governance. Memorable aspects of the program included emerging topics like climate financing, gender demographics, and predictive models for climate change, all of which enhanced my understanding of climate science and diplomacy.

Lydia Mburia (Kenya)

Community Development cum Environmental Sustainability Practitioner

The AGNES Leadership Program has been instrumental in advancing my career in climate governance, equipping me with leadership skills and a strong grasp of climate policy frameworks. Through its multidisciplinary approach, I gained essential knowledge in climate science, adaptation strategies, and policy negotiations, enhancing my influence in both local and international climate initiatives.

Gad Okodi (Uganda)

climate Activist and Advocate

Transitioning from the marketing industry into the environment and climate governance arena was one of the toughest career shifts I have undertaken. However, my participation in the AGNES Leadership Program Cohort IX proved to be immensely helpful. Currently, I serve as a Policy and Research Officer, contributing to diverse projects and initiatives

Wynny Esi Addison-Menanor (Ghana)

Policy and Research Officer

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.