From Cotonou to Climate Action: A Participant’s Reflections from ASCES 2026
Over the weekend, I was privileged to be a delegate at this year’s African Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit, themed “Building Resilient Communities through the SDGs and Circular Economy,” organized by the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) at Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The room was filled with passionate personalities committed to addressing climate change. I was […]
African Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit 2026 Convenes Sustainability Leaders in Cotonou
Approximately 100 sustainability leaders, innovators, policymakers, development practitioners and other stakeholders from three African countries gathered in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, for the 10th African Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit (ASCES) 2026, convened by the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI). Held on 21–22 August 2026 at Hotel Mavilla, Cotonou, the two-day summit was themed “Building Resilient […]
Nigeria Cleanup Day 2026: Taking Collective Action
Building on this spirit of collaboration, ACI is preparing for Nigeria Cleanup Day, a nationwide coordinated environmental cleanup exercise scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026. The initiative will take place across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing together volunteers, communities, organisations, businesses and other stakeholders. Nigeria Cleanup Day will go beyond […]
A New Month. A New Opportunity to Make an Impact
As September begins, the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) celebrates another month of environmental action, collaboration and our shared commitment to raising environmentally sustainable citizens. As we journey through September, we remain grateful for the relationship we share with you. We deeply value your support, partnership and commitment to the sustainability movement, and we look forward […]
