CLIMATE · Africa-EU CO-FUND action on climate

Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: • A long-term collaboration on climate change research between the EU and the African Union is established through development and implementation of the Climate Action pillar of the EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (CCSE),[1] in co-design between African and European partners; • Reduced fragmentation by aligning the EU, national and…

The European Commission Political Guidelines 2024-2029[3] call for new impetus in EU partnership with Africa to jointly address Africa's concerns which include increasing impacts of climate change. This requires stepping up research and innovation cooperation between Europe and Africa in this crucial domain for securing Africa's prosperity and resilience, which also aligns with Europe's interests. With disproportionate burden from climate change risks, high vulnerability…