Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM)

Building Climate-Conscious Leaders

Through Green Skills & Innovation.

Generation
of Climate Champions

Youth Training on Climate Change

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Dr. Justin Nyaga

Message from the Centre Coordinator

Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM)

Welcome to the Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM) at the University of Embu (UoEm). The Centre is envisioned to be the focal point for climate data management (collection, processing and sharing), training, development and growth of climate change research initiatives in Kenya and the Eastern Africa region.

The main objective of the Centre is to provide a platform for education, training and interdisciplinary research on opportunities for climate change bio-adaptation in Eastern Africa.

Dr. Justin Nyaga

About CCCAM

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About CCCAM

The Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation is an inter-faculty powerhouse driving sustainability through research, training, and community-led innovation.

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Our Vision

To be a world-class Centre of excellence in climate-related research for Eastern Africa.

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Our Mission

To advance sustainable development through research, education, and advocacy.

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Our Strategic Objectives

1 Innovate

To co-develop and promote technologies and innovations that support climate change adaptation and mitigation, embraces equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

2 Support

To support development of policies, legislations, strategies and plans on climate change adaptation and mitigation through participatory approaches.

3 Enhance

To enhance adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities (these will include both hardware and software capacities)

4 Cultivate

To establish/strengthen a learning alliance or community of practice on climate change adaptation and mitigation – this will also be a platform for information sharing on weather-based advisories.

5 Catalyze

To stimulate the emergence of transformative leadership in climate change ecosystem through targeted mentorships and empowerment.

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Students Climate Action Movement

A vibrant community of young leaders driving sustainability.

Inclusive: Students from all disciplines.

Active: Reforestation, waste reduction & advocacy.

Impactful: Peer learning & community workshops.

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Students & Youth Engagement

Climate Innovation Hub

The Climate Innovation Hub is a flagship initiative of the Centre for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCCAM), created to equip, inspire, and mobilize the next generation of climate leaders. This transformative program is dedicated to empowering young people to become pioneers of innovative, practical, and scalable climate solutions. It is built on the recognition that students are among the most powerful agents of change. Their creativity, bold ideas, and determination to challenge the status quo are exactly what the world needs to tackle the escalating climate crisis. The Hub provides a future-focused platform where ideas are nurtured, tested, and transformed into impactful climate action.
At the heart of the Hub’s mission is the belief that when young people are given the right skills, mentorship, and resources, they can spark systemic change. Through tailored capacity-building programs, expert guidance, and access to advanced tools, the Hub cultivates an environment where critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation thrive. ….Read more.