Background
Innovators 4 Climate Action (ICA) is an LBQ-led Climate Justice Foundation based in Mombasa County, Kenya. It was registered in July 2023 under the Companies Act, 2015.
ICA was established in response to the global climate crisis and its impacts in Kenya. There was a clear need for involvement of frontline communities, especially Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer (LBQ) individuals in climate action, in order to enhance the effectiveness of climate responses, promote social equity and resilience, and community ownership in tackling the global climate crisis.
ICA uses intersectional feminist approaches to effectively address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. We believe that the perspectives and experiences of LBQ individuals who are disproportionately impacted by climate change must be actively included and integrated into climate action interventions. This means recognizing and addressing the various forms of oppression and inequality that intersect with climate change, and working towards solutions that are equitable and just for all.
Our Vision
Inclusive, dignified, and sustainable world free from climate change threats.
Our Mission
Our mission is to innovate and promote just, inclusive and sustainable climate action solutions in Kenya that center the interests of Sexual and Gender Minorities.
Our Core Values
We believe that our communities are entitled to be treated with respect, and compassion, and without discrimination, regardless of their background, identities, or circumstances.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in all of our actions.
We are committed to excellence, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
We believe that all individuals should have the same opportunities, rights, and treatment without discrimination or prejudice based on their background, identity, or circumstances.
Thematic Areas
Climate Adaptation
We recognize that climate change impacts vary across communities.
Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
We actively engage LBQ individuals in climate action through ACE.
Climate Justice
Equity lies at the heart of our work. We advocate for LBQ rights within the climate justice frameworks.
Our Strategies
Institutional strengthening
Read our Climate Impacts Report.
THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON LBQ INDIVIDUALS IN KENYA.
Climate justice and Lesbian Bisexual and Queer (LBQ) justice are both some of the most important yet under-researched issues of our time in the Global Majority Countries, most especially in Kenya. This groundbreaking report is an essential piece of work
for Innovators 4 Climate Action (ICA) precisely because it spotlights the intersection of climate justice and LBQ justice.
News and Updates.
The recent floods in Kenya in 2024 have had a devastating impact on communities who were affected by the floods especially those living in informal settlements. These floods have been described as the worst in recent times in Nairobi. The…
Meet our Board of Directors
S.B.M
S.B.M is a feminist activist and a champion in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and girls in all diversities...Read More
B.H
B.H is an artist, activist and healer. Their writing and photography explores African queerness, bodies and mental health...Read More.
O.M
O.M, a queer feminist and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, is currently a Program Officer at the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission...Read More.
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