Understanding ICCDI
ICCDI in Brief
At ICCDI, our story unfolds through a commitment to fostering a climate-smart generation in Africa. Founded in 2013, our journey began with a vision to leverage social media for education, empowering young Africans to combat climate change
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, non-religious. A leading youth voice on Climate Change which seeks to build a climate-smart generation across Africa while identifying key development issues affecting population across Africa especially in Nigeria through creative dialogues and innovations. Our platform was launched in April 2013 out of a vision to promote education for sustainable development through new media aim at building a climate-smart generation. Through engagement with local communities, International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is dedicated to empowering young Africans with the education and tools needed to ensure global environmental protection.
International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is committed to promoting climate change awareness and education as well as providing a platform for collaboration towards sustainable development. We work closely with Youth-led organization, the private sector, government, and International Organizations.
Our Mission
To build a climate-smart generation and a sustainable effort in Africa by identifying local realities, engage relevant stakeholders, proffer sustainable solutions and present them on the global stage for actionable steps towards mitigating effects of climate change.
Our Vision
To create a climate-smart generation across Africa.
Climate Financing Gap
Annual climate finance gap of $3 billion to $5 billion
Africa faces an annual climate finance gap of $3 billion to $5 billion, hindering adequate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
