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
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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.

WHAT WE DO

AEF II will be delivered over five years through three pillars

PILLAR 1

Understanding Broad Trends

Understanding Broad Trends

This includes economic analysis and climate modelling.

PILLAR 2

A Landscape Approach

A Landscape Approach

Exploring the balance between competing land use demands in a way that is best for human well-being and the environment.

PILLAR 3

Influencing Change

Influencing Change

Supportive policy work and financing aimed at unlocking projects and programmes.

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OUR PARTNERS

To achieve success and implementation of the 3 Pillars, AEF has partnered with a number of key organisations.