News and Events - 29-Jun-2026
Mastercard Foundation Partner
Africa Climate
Collaborative
Empowering young people, especially women, to lead Africa to climate resilience and climate-positive growth through Makerere University.
250+
Masters Scholarships
40
PhD Scholarships
500
Youth Skilled
8 Years
Program Duration
Africa Climate Collaborative
Makerere University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC). This is an eight-year initiative (2025–2033) aimed at empowering Africa’s youth, through transformative education, innovative research, and strategic partnerships that advance climate resilience, sustainability, and inclusive green economic growth.
The Collaborative is being delivered through a consortium of other three universities, including University of Ghana, University of Cape Town and University of Cambridge. The efforts of the partner Universities are coordinated by the Association of African Universities (AAU) - the backbone organisation for the collaborative.
The Africa Climate Collaborative seeks to promote climate-positive growth in Africa by strengthening higher education institutions to equip young Africans with relevant knowledge, practical skills, and resources to effectively respond to climate change while creating sustainable solutions for people and the planet, driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and green job creation.
Program Pillars
Four Reinforcing Pillars
Pillar 1: Workforce Development
Enable talented young professionals to lead climate solutions through quality education - 250 Masters & 40 PhD scholarships, 2 new Masters and 1 PhD programmes, upskilling 150 faculty, and boosting 8 research labs.
Pillar 2: Entrepreneurship
Empower youth to drive green economies - skilling 500 youth, seed funding for 200 projects, 2-year business mentorship, and boost funding for 40 women & youth-led green innovations.
Pillar 3: Research & Innovation
Catalyze high quality research through a Climate Resilience Support Centre - 30 post-doctoral fellows, seed funding for 100 innovations, and boosted research infrastructure.
Pillar 4: Networks, Policy & Learning
Strengthen networks to disseminate research - partnering with 5 public universities, 14 climate dialogues, supporting 15 local governments, and engaging 40 community liaisons.
Disability Inclusion
Inclusive, Equitable &
Inclusive, Equitable &
Transformative
Young persons with disabilities are priority program participants of the Africa Climate Collaborative. Our scholarships, entrepreneurship programs, and research opportunities are designed with inclusion at the core.
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Our Partners
The Collaborative is delivered through a consortium coordinated by the Association of African Universities (AAU).
MaK
Makerere University
Lead implementing university in Uganda
Kampala, UgandaUoG
University of Ghana
Consortium partner university
Accra, GhanaUCT
University of Cape Town
Consortium partner university
Cape Town, South AfricaUoC
University of Cambridge
Consortium partner university
Cambridge, United KingdomAAU
Association of African Universities
Backbone coordinating organization
Accra, GhanaMF
Mastercard Foundation
Funding partner
Toronto, CanadaOur Core Values
Humility
Approaching our work with openness and a willingness to learn from all stakeholders.
Listening
Centering the voices of young people, communities, and those most affected by climate change.
Kindness & Respect
Treating every person with dignity and valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
Co-creation & Impacting
Building solutions together with communities for lasting, measurable change.
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