Green Finance & Climate Strategy Institute
GFCSI is a pan-African public-interest institute advancing climate finance, applied research, governance and diplomacy. We help governments and partners build the institutions, knowledge and financing systems that turn environmental commitments into practical action.
Upcoming Online Forum
Saturday, 7 November 20264:00–5:30 p.m. EATOnline via Zoom
Join Abdihakim Ainte, Dr Daniel Girma Mulat, Ismail Muyinda and Mana Omar, moderated by Zaki Harare, for a conversation connecting early action, scientific evidence, energy investment and climate justice.
Insights & Analysis
Climate Finance8 min read
Somalia’s growing climate investments offer an opportunity to connect national priorities, appropriate finance and capable institutions—and turn funding into lasting resilience.
Read Insight: From Climate Finance to Climate Resilience: Building a System That Works for SomaliaFour connected areas of work supporting Africa's green transition.
Strengthening financing systems, improving access to climate and nature finance, and supporting investment readiness.
Producing independent, policy-oriented research and strengthening the knowledge systems that inform decisions.
Strengthening the policies, institutions and coordination needed to turn environmental commitments into action.
Supporting informed engagement, African coordination and strategic participation in international environmental processes.
News & Events
2026–2027 Cohort
Meet the six emerging researchers joining GFCSI's inaugural fellowship cohort. Their interests span climate finance, environmental governance, agriculture, statistics and sustainable development, contributing to GFCSI's work on Africa's green transition.
GFCSI Research Series No. 01/2027
Status: Research underwayCommenced 1 November 2026
The series begins with The State of Solar Energy in Somalia: Market, Investment and Policy Outlook 2027. Research commenced on 1 November 2026.
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