--- title: REPower Afrika date: 2026-04-03T10:38:35Z modified: 2026-05-06T07:17:04Z permalink: "https://350.org/repower-afrika/" type: super_pages status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 175528803 author: andreea --- ![REPower Afrika](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrikaREPA__White_LightBackground-e1721243789984.png) ## Empowering communities. Empowering communities. [Join the movement](#sign) [Join the movement](#sign) [download the reports](#reports) ### 17 out of 20 countries most threatened by the climate crisis are in Africa. The funding and support pledged by countries around the world is nowhere near enough. Right now climate activists across the continent are launching **REPower Afrika** – a campaign to speed up the shift away from fossil fuels to distributed, community-owned renewable energy. To make it a reality, they need two things: for African Nations to commit to the transition and remove barriers to renewable energy projects. And they need rich countries in the G7 and G20 (such as the US, EU, UK, Japan and others) to commit the money and the resources to fund the transition. [Please sign our petition to REPower Afrika](#sign), and help make the voice of African communities demanding a clean renewable energy future too loud to ignore! ### Watch the teaser --- ### What people are saying ![Picture of Landry Ninteretse](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrikaProfile-pic-Landry.webp) **Landry Ninteretse, former Africa Regional Director at 350.org** “REPower Afrika marks the beginning of a transformative journey where communities at the frontline of the climate crisis take the lead in demanding accessible, affordable, and safe energy for all while creating millions of green jobs. Africa’s wealth of renewable energy potential presents a great opportunity for the continent to not only address its own energy needs but also potentially lead the global energy transition. By working together with governments, civil society, and community leaders, we can create a supportive environment for community-centered renewable energy solutions, avert climate disaster, and ensure a sustainable future for all. This is the time for Africa and the Global South to replace the obsolete energy model and fuel a development powered by renewables.” ![Picture of Edwin Mumbere](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrikaProfile-pic-Edwin.webp) **Edwin Mumbere, Director at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment** “Uganda faces a significant energy access challenge which hinders economic development and negatively impacts the quality of life for many Ugandans. The high upfront costs, limited financing options, policy and regulatory barriers, and competition from other energy sources are major obstacles to improving electrification rates. To address these challenges, REPower Afrika advocates for off-grid solutions like solar home systems and mini-grids and supports innovative financing models. Additionally, policy reforms and community engagement are crucial for creating a supportive environment for private sector investment and ensuring the long-term sustainability of solar projects. REPower Afrika is empowering communities to own and have a voice in the demand for a just transition to a community-centered renewable energy system.” ![Picture of Rehema Peters](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrikaProfile-pic-Rehema.webp) **Rehema Peters, Founder of Partnership for Green Future** “We are witnessing firsthand the devastating impacts of climate change across Tanzania and Africa. From deadly floods and erratic rainfall to prolonged droughts devastating crops and livelihoods, the toll on our communities is profound. Despite global agreements like the Paris Agreement, there’s a glaring gap between promises made and the real-life struggles of those most affected. Climate funding often misses the mark, neglecting projects that could directly benefit vulnerable communities. It’s time for actionable policies that prioritize clean energy solutions, including tax incentives and local manufacturing of renewable technologies, to secure a sustainable future for Tanzania.” ![Picture of Agnes Appiah-Hall](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrikaProfile-pic-Aggy.webp) **Agnes Appiah-Hall, Campaigns & Networks Director at 350.org** “The main barrier to renewable energy across Africa is finance. For the sources of finance, we must turn to the rich countries and corporations that have exploited African countries for fossil fuels and have imposed huge amounts of historical debt to drive their own prosperity within rich nations, with no regard for the development or harmful impacts on communities within Africa itself. It’s time to expose the super-rich and the most polluting industries and tax their billions. The money generated by a global wealth tax could help drive forward the renewable energy transition with the kinds of community-driven projects REPower Afrika is putting center stage.” --- ### Reports [ ![Cover artwork for Renewable Energy Report](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrika-renewable-energy-report-first-page.webp) ](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Renewable-energy-in-Africa-report-June-2020-screen.pdf) #### Renewable Energy Report This report outlines the current state of renewable energy in Africa. It highlights the great opportunity for Africa in renewable energy, as well as warning against potential pitfalls for the very communities that stand to be empowered. [Get this report](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Renewable-energy-in-Africa-report-June-2020-screen.pdf) [ ![Cover artwork for Renewable Energy Advocacy Report](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/repower-afrika-Renewable-Energy-advocacy-Analysis-Report-Draft5_Page_01-scaled-1.webp) ](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Renewable-Energy-advocacy-Analysis-Full-report-compressed.pdf) #### Renewable Energy Advocacy Report This report is based on case studies in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo. It is an analysis of policies and role of local civil society organisations in boosting renewable energy uptake. [Get this report](https://350.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Renewable-Energy-advocacy-Analysis-Full-report-compressed.pdf)