A Pioneering Force In Reshaping Africa's Socio-economic Landscape
We are dedicated to unlocking a wealth of knowledge and tools, dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations with insights and practical guidance for advancing the circular economy in Africa and beyond.
African Circular Economy Opportunities
The ACEN Vision
The vision of the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is to build a restorative African economy that generates well-being and prosperity, inclusive of all its people, through new forms of economic production and consumption which maintain and regenerate its environmental resources.
What is the Circular Economy
Opportunities for Africa
Africa has utilized circular principles for generations. Emerging business models, innovations, and technologies offer opportunities to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty while conserving the environment. With its rich natural and human capital, Africa can transition to a circular economy and ensure a just energy transition.
ACEN's Latest Updates
In South Africa, the consortium led a multi-stakeholder, co-creation workshop in 2023 to investigate how a just circular economy can be achieved in the country by 2050.
Featured Projects
JUST2CE – is the circular economy just?
JUST2CE aims to understand, in a critical and thoughtful way, under which conditions a responsible, inclusive and socially just
Circular Food Systems for Rwanda (CIRF)
A project, funded by the IKEA Foundation, to catalyse food systems transformation in Rwanda through circularity, presents an opportunity to
CSA – Circular Economy Platform for South Africa
ACEN conducted an exploratory study on the feasibility of a South African circular economy platform. In 2021, ACEN engaged with
ACEN's Resources
Our Resources section aims to empower individuals and organisations with insights and practical guidance to advance the circular economy in Africa and beyond.
- Explore a diverse collection of publications, webinars, and workshops.
- Designed to equip you with information and strategies for sustainable progress.
- Dive in and discover resources for contributing to a restorative and prosperous future.
Get Involved
With over 500 expert members across 42 African countries and strategic partnerships with global organizations ACEN has a robust foundation for our impact across Africa and beyond! Join as a member to become a part of this game changing community.
Our Organisational Members
Organisational Members are closely tied to ACEN, receiving exclusive benefits like network connectivity and contributing to its growth and knowledge expansion.
