AINAS

African Initiative for
Nature-Based Solutions

Our Divisions Background

Our Divisions

Five interconnected divisions advancing environmental leadership, intelligence, restoration, enterprise and policy across Africa.

Divisions for Long-Term Impact

AINAS is organised into five flagship divisions that connect people, science, landscapes, finance and policy. Together, they enable us to move from environmental knowledge to practical action and long-term impact.

Young African environmental leaders working together
Division 01

Youth Leadership & Green Jobs

The public-facing arm of AINAS, empowering young Africans to lead environmental action, build practical green skills, and create enterprises that contribute to a sustainable economy.

Key focus areas

  • AINAS Youth Corps as continental ambassadors and mobilisers
  • Green Innovators Academy for skilling and incubation
  • Climate Entrepreneurship Hub for enterprise support
  • Environmental Leadership Fellowship
Environmental monitoring and satellite intelligence
Division 02

Environmental Intelligence

The scientific and technological engine of AINAS, transforming environmental data into actionable intelligence for governments, communities, researchers and conservation organisations.

Key focus areas

  • Satellite monitoring and deforestation alerts
  • CarbonXtras and carbon monitoring
  • SMILE and ECO-RESOLVE platforms
  • Biodiversity and climate early-warning systems
Landscape restoration and sustainable livelihoods
Division 03

Restoration & Livelihoods

The field implementation arm of AINAS, translating environmental science into restoration projects that strengthen ecosystems while improving community livelihoods.

Key focus areas

  • Agroforestry
  • Landscape restoration
  • Sustainable agriculture and water systems
  • Nature enterprise development
Climate finance and green enterprise development
Division 04

Climate Finance & Enterprise

The investment and enterprise arm of AINAS, connecting environmental solutions with the finance, markets and business models required to scale them.

Key focus areas

  • Carbon markets
  • Green and impact investment
  • Community cooperatives
  • Enterprise incubation
Environmental policy and continental collaboration
Division 05

Policy & Continental Expansion

The policy and institutional growth arm of AINAS, strengthening environmental governance while building partnerships and chapters across Africa.

Key focus areas

  • National policy engagement
  • African Union and ECOWAS engagement
  • Country chapter rollout
  • Strategic institutional partnerships