The Scaling-up Climate Action, Leadership, and Engagement (SCALE-West Africa) Framework is designed to tackle climate action by fostering collaboration among governments, communities, and private sectors. This framework aims to accelerate climate adaptation and mitigation efforts in the region by leveraging global climate finance and driving sustainable development initiatives. The overarching goal is to build climate resilience and reduce vulnerability through a multi-actor approach that emphasizes collective action and leadership.

 

Key Calls to Action

SCALE-West Africa advocates for six core actions to address climate challenges: (1) securing transparent and accountable climate finance, (2) accelerating energy transitions to renewable sources, (3) promoting agroecology with a rights-based, gender-inclusive focus, (4) achieving land degradation neutrality, (5) restoring degraded forests, and (6) improving cooling efficiency through the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program. These calls to action urge West African leaders to take decisive steps to safeguard the region's future.

 

Governance and Partnerships

SCALE-West Africa operates through a collaborative structure, involving a Reference Group, Research and Knowledge Hub, Training and Capacity Building Unit, and Policy and Advocacy Unit. These units ensure effective project governance, informed decision-making, and impactful advocacy. The framework also relies on partnerships with CSO networks, academic institutions, national policy agencies, and international organizations, to drive systemic change and foster regional cooperation in West Africa.