About us
The CHANCE network brings together researchers, policymakers and other key stakeholders working within the climate change and health nexus in Africa
Overview
The CHANCE Network was established in 2021 with the aim of advancing networking, research, learning, policy, and financing for climate change and health in Africa. To achieve this, the network facilitates stakeholders to meet, exchange knowledge, share information, collaborate on emerging climate and health research, share best practices through case studies including relevant mitigation and adaptation measures, coordinate efforts for advocacy and evidence-based African policy development, and provide technical assistance to promote access to climate financing.
Vision
Alleviate the burden of climate change on health and health systems in Africa.
Mission
Provide an enabling environment to engage a diversity of stakeholders to address health and climate priorities in Africa.
Membership
Our members are from East, South, and West Africa as well as from other parts of the world. These include people working in the local and national government, research institutions, healthcare facilities, climate and meteorological agencies, international agencies, civil society organizations, NGOs, and many others. The Network is recognized and endorsed at the national level in several African countries.
The specific objectives of the network are to:
Enhance network and synergies for climate change and health in Africa.
Facilitate knowledge exchange, learning, and cooperation.
Support and inform evidence-based policy development.
Support and inform evidence-based policy development.
Facilitate technical support for access to climate financing for climate and health research and related activities.
