What Power Shift Africa does

Power Shift Africa is a Nairobi-based nonprofit climate think tank that mobilizes climate action across the African continent through policy research, advocacy, and capacity building. Founded in 2018 and operating with approximately 20 staff from its headquarters at Lenana Court on Lenana Road in Kilimani, the organization is led by Founder and Director Mohamed Adow and focuses on producing African-centered climate policy analysis for use in international negotiations and continental advocacy.

The organization's core output is a library of free, publicly distributed knowledge products: in-depth policy briefs on African priorities for COP negotiations, climate finance mechanisms, clean cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa, oil and gas economics in Africa, ICJ advisory opinions, and just-transition frameworks; a quarterly newsletter titled Shifting Power Quarterly; regular blog posts; and official press releases. Distribution occurs via the Squarespace-hosted website (free PDF downloads), email newsletter, and direct in-person engagement at UNFCCC climate conferences (COP29 in Baku, COP30 in Belem, COP31 preparation, SB64 in Bonn) and the Africa Climate Summit series.

As a nonprofit, Power Shift Africa is funded through grants, donations, and coalition partnerships rather than product sales or fees, and all publications are distributed without charge. It serves African governments and national climate policymakers, civil society organizations across at least 11 African countries, and African negotiators engaged in UNFCCC processes. Strategic alliances include alignment with the African Union African Group of Negotiators, Climate Action Network Africa, Greenpeace Africa (Fair Share for People and the Planet campaign), and the G77+China negotiating bloc. The organization reports reaching 10,000+ people through its outreach and maintains 100+ documented collaborations.

Name

Power Shift Africa

Legal name

Power Shift Africa

Website

https://powershiftafrica.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power Shift Africa is a Nairobi-based nonprofit climate think tank that produces policy research, briefs, and advocacy to amplify African voices in international climate negotiations, serving governments, civil society, and negotiators across the continent.

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Product category

Climate Policy Research and Advocacy

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Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Climate policy research
• Climate advocacy services
• Policy brief publications
• Climate negotiation support
• Environmental think tank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

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B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Climate Policy Research and Advocacy Services: Power Shift Africa operates as a nonprofit climate think tank that generates revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships to fund climate policy research, advocacy campaigns, and capacity building for African civil society organizations. The organization produces policy briefs, publications, and analysis to influence climate negotiations and policy decisions.

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Core offering

Power Shift Africa is a nonprofit climate think tank that produces climate policy research, policy briefs, and publications focused on African priorities for international climate negotiations, climate finance, adaptation, and just transition. It mobilises African civil society and governments to participate in UNFCCC COP processes, Africa Climate Summits, and related multilateral forums, and amplifies African voices in global climate discourse.

Product overview

Power Shift Africa is a climate think tank organization operating as a single, unified offering focused on climate policy research, advocacy, and mobilization across Africa. The organization does not offer distinct software products or technology platforms. Instead, its work encompasses producing policy briefs, publications, and analysis on climate issues (including COP negotiations, renewable energy, climate finance, and sustainable development); maintaining a quarterly newsletter (Shifting Power Quarterly) and regular publications covering topics such as African priorities for COP30, clean cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa, ICJ advisory opinions, and oil/gas economic impacts; mobilizing climate action; and amplifying African voices in international climate discourse. The organization functions as a policy research and advocacy entity rather than a product-based company.

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Products and services

• Climate Policy Research and Publications Research and analytical publications covering African priorities for COP30, clean cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa, oil and gas economic impacts in Africa, ICJ advisory opinions, climate finance, and just transition pathways. Delivered as free PDF downloads from the Power Shift Africa website for African governments, civil society, and international negotiators.
• Shifting Power Quarterly Newsletter A quarterly newsletter published by Power Shift Africa that provides climate analysis, updates on UNFCCC COP negotiations, Bonn Climate Conference outcomes, and African climate priorities. Distributed as a free PDF download via the website and referenced from the homepage.
• Climate Policy Briefings and Press Releases Official statements and press releases issued by Power Shift Africa on climate policy developments, COP outcomes, US climate policy changes, and African climate leadership. Distributed through the website and via media contacts to journalists and policy audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 10,000+ people through climate action mobilization and advocacy work
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• African UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Shift Africa works with the African Union framework and participates in African Group of Negotiators (AGN) processes. The organization supports African unity in climate negotiations and works to amplify the continent's voice in international climate discourse through alignment with continental structures.
• Climate Action Network (CAN) AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Climate Action Network Africa on campaign and policy work. Power Shift Africa's Campaign and Policy Lead Dr. Wafa Misrar is referenced as part of CAN Africa, indicating formal organizational partnership in climate advocacy coordination.
• Greenpeace AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greenpeace on Fair Share for People and the Planet initiative. Power Shift Africa's Amos Wemanya serves as Global Project Co-Lead, indicating collaborative work on climate finance and accountability campaigns.
• G77+ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Shift Africa aligns with the G77+China bloc in climate negotiations, representing developing countries' interests in multilateral climate talks and advocating for climate justice frameworks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED):
• Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA): Continental coalition of African civil society organizations advocating for climate justice and equitable climate governance. Directly comparable as Africa-focused advocacy network engaging in COP negotiations and AGN processes, with overlapping funder base and constituencies.
• Climate Analytics: Climate science and policy institute producing research to inform international climate negotiations. Closely comparable to PSA in its combination of scientific/policy analysis with direct engagement in COP and UNFCCC processes, though with a global rather than Africa-exclusive focus.
• E3G: Independent climate think tank focused on accelerating the transition to a safe, secure and low-carbon world through policy analysis and political engagement. Directly comparable as a policy-oriented think tank engaging government and multilateral decision-makers, with similar GTM of policy briefs and direct advocacy.
• Greenpeace Africa: Africa regional office of global environmental advocacy organization; confirmed PSA partner on the Fair Share for People and the Planet initiative. Both produce advocacy content, engage at COPs, and mobilize African civil society — comparable GTM and audience.
• African Climate Foundation: Africa-focused climate foundation working to galvanize climate action across the continent. Most direct Africa-only peer to PSA in mission, target stakeholders, and emphasis on African-led climate leadership in global forums.
• Climate Action Network (CAN) International: Global network of over 1,800 civil society organizations coordinating climate advocacy; CAN Africa is a confirmed strategic partner of PSA. Both operate as advocacy coalitions amplifying civil society voice in UNFCCC negotiations — closest direct peer on mission and GTM.

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Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

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Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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