African Ecological Futures (AEF)

AFRICA IS GROWING

Africa is undergoing a significant phase of growth, demographically and economically. Estimates suggest that the population of 1.1 billion will likely double by 2050, and most of this will happen in cities. Together, economic growth and investment have the potential to reduce poverty and support wellbeing.

However, if this explosive growth is not well managed, with the increasing risks of climate change, this puts the integrity of ecological infrastructure at risk, and in turn compromises ecosystem services and therefore livelihoods. In response to climate change, physical infrastructure must be both disaster and climate resilient.

Ecological infrastructure can complement and support physical infrastructure by saving costs, enhancing services and providing numerous co-benefits to communities. Future investments in infrastructure therefore need to recognise the importance of maintaining ecosystems.

What we do

BILLION PEOPLE BY 2050

AFRICAN ECOLOGICAL FUTURES PROGRAMME II (AEF)

Combining futures thinking with physical and ecological infrastructure planning in order to present a holistic planning and investment approach to achieving an African future that can benefit all.

Government Planning

Influence government planning,
policy and decision-making processes
and practices for the development of
physical infrastructure.

Financial Flows

Influence financial flows into physical infrastructure by mainstreaming futures thinking, tools and methods in planning authorities across Africa and in financial institutions that are investing in Africa.

Scale Up Investments

Scale up investments in the management, restoration and maintenance of ecological infrastructure to underpin resilient and sustainable economic development and livelihoods.