About Us
WHO ARE WE
Background
The African Conservation and Development Foundation (ACDEF) is an international non-profit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the result of years of collective and individual reflection and consultation by a group of experienced African and international professionals who believe in the power of collective action to achieve regional and global goals in the field of sustainable development.
2008
Founded
Cambridge, UK
Headquarters
International
Non-profit organization
MISSION
An Africa where people live in harmony with nature and benefit equitably from natural resources, within a framework of inclusive and sustainable development.
VISION
To promote biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources in Africa, while improving the living conditions of local communities through innovative approaches that integrate ecosystem protection, climate resilience, sustainable socio-economic development, and community health.
Our Values
At ACDEF, our work is guided by a set of core values that define who we are and how we operate. These values shape our commitment to sustainable development, environmental conservation, and community empowerment. They inform our decisions, strengthen our partnerships, and ensure that our actions create lasting and meaningful impact for present and future generations.
THE FULL SCOPE OF OUR WORK
Areas of Intervention
01
Biodiversity conservation and participatory management of protected areas
02
Sustainable livelihoods and green community-based enterprises
03
Nature-based solutions to address climate change
04
Environmental education, awareness-raising, and advocacy
05
Community health and the environment
06
Applied research and technological innovation
07
Regional cooperation and strategic partnerships
ACDEF’s Positioning
The ACDEF Foundation positions itself as a pan-African catalytic actor, connecting local communities, policymakers, and technical and financial partners. It actively contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The African Conservation and Development Foundation (ACDEF)
is a UK registered organization, Headquartered in Cambridge and works for nature and people in Africa
Charity No. 1125961
Company No. 6334400
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