On 22 April, the shortlists for the 2023 Ashden Awards were announced, with African organisations once again spearheading global climate solutions
The Ashden Awards shortlist highlights 32 inclusive climate solutions to power our future and regenerate our world. 75% of the organisations shortlisted from the global south are from Africa, ranging from a scheme bringing clean energy to two million people in Nigeria, to work raising the incomes of rainforest communities in Cameroon.
All shortlisted projects and organisations are tackling key climate challenges, creating fairer societies, as well as lower emissions. Winning organisations, chosen by panels of expert judges, will be revealed in autumn this year, with winners benefiting from a cash prize and publicity, as well as new connections to investors, funders and policymakers.
“This is a breathtaking collection of climate trailblazers and we have again been stunned by the range and excellence of climate innovation presented by African organisations. Their work proves we can successfully tackle climate change alongside the world’s other great challenges – like gender inequality, poverty, and the marginalisation of refugees, indigenous peoples and other vulnerable groups,” said Ashden’s head of awards, Stephen Hall. "Our 2023 shortlists prove once again Africa is a hotbed of climate innovation – funding and investment into this great work must be stepped if we are to meet climate and development goals, such as connecting everyone to clean energy by 2030."
