Carbon Brief: "The impact of climate change on mental health is impossible to ignore".
Lori Bryson
Values and Strategic Objectives
ACCRCC is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of vulnerable populations in dealing with climate-related shocks and stresses. ACCRCC aims to tackle the underlying causes of vulnerability, improve systems supporting women and girls, and build long-term resilience.
Our Approach
We connect voices across our areas of work, engage stakeholders to find solutions, and encourage vulnerable front-line communities to participate in discussions.
AFRICAN COALITION OF COMMUNITIES RESPONSIVE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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ABOUT ACCRCC
The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) is an African, regional non-profit organization. Established in 2013, the organization changed its name in 2022 to broaden its focus and strategy. ACCRCC works with grassroots communities and partners to engage and lobby for policies that address mental health in climate-related humanitarian situations.
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mission
To advocate, conduct research, enhance capacity, mobilize resources, publish, and disseminate effective approaches to address climate change and mental health, while empowering communities towards sustainable climate action, health, and well-being.
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objectives
To advocate for the inclusion of mental health, conflict resolution, health, security, and nutritional management in strategic planning and policy formulation that address the impact of Climate Change as an endeavor to contribute to reducing the burden in the Region for sustainable development.
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How we work
ACCRCC develops strategies to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development visions, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063. ACCRCC values scientific evidence, particularly from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), to inform advocacy programs and engagement strategies.
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Challanges
Climate change threatens the livelihoods of African people and communities. ACCRCC takes a comprehensive approach to building resilience to the economic, health, and developmental threats brought about by climate change.
Area of Focus
- Community-based responses to climate change (CRCC)
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment in climate-resilient agriculture
- Advocacy on climate change and resilience
- Learning and research programs
Human and Institutional Capacity
ACCRCC operates a Climate Change and Health Platform (CCHP) with various capacities, focusing on climate-induced mental health stress, nutrition, and food security.
Governance