Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities (AERC) is a legally registered, youth-led, community-driven nonprofit based in Ghana, Africa. We work at the intersection of environment, climate, and energy justice, empowering rural and marginalized communities to lead in shaping climate and development solutions.
AERC focuses on Environment & Climate and Energy Transition, driving climate justice, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
We empower communities to build resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable infrastructure that supports both people and the planet.
We believe lasting climate solutions must be owned and led by the communities they serve. We strengthen local leadership, build adaptive capacity, and ensure grassroots knowledge informs policy and practice. From training climate champions to supporting community-driven projects, we help people take charge of their resilience journey.
Healthy ecosystems are the foundation of climate resilience. We restore degraded lands, preserve biodiversity, and promote adaptation strategies rooted in nature. By protecting forests, wetlands, and mangroves, we strengthen natural defenses against climate impacts while creating livelihood opportunities for local communities.
We promote inclusive, climate-resilient infrastructure that safeguards lives and livelihoods while supporting sustainable growth. This includes urban planning with green spaces, sustainable transport, and adaptive designs that protect vulnerable communities.
Plastic pollution and poor waste management threaten both people and ecosystems. We reduce plastic use, promote sustainable consumption, and advocate for producer responsibility. Through education, clean-ups, waste segregation, and circular economy initiatives, we turn waste into resources, protect ecosystems, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Through policy advocacy, research, and training, we bridge grassroots realities with national and global decision-making. We amplify community voices, strengthen local leadership, and connect our partners to the knowledge, resources, and networks that drive change. Every project we undertake reflects our belief that rural communities are not just beneficiaries, they are leaders in building a just, resilient, and sustainable future for all.
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Alliance for Empowering Rural Communities (AERC) is a legally registered, youth-led, community-driven nonprofit based in Ghana, Africa. We work at the intersection of environment, climate, and energy justice, empowering rural and marginalized communities to lead in shaping climate and development solutions.
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