African Centre for Climate Change and Aviation Decarbonization (ACCCAD)
Welcome message from the Head of Centre
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the African Centre for Climate Change and Aviation Decarbonization (ACCCAD). As Africa’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence for climate-smart aviation, ACCCAD is committed to advancing research, capacity building, policy engagement and technology incubation that will accelerate the continent’s transition to a sustainable and resilient air transport sector.
ACCCAD is hosted at the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, and has been established to bridge the growing gap between aviation growth and climate responsibility. Our work focuses on solutions that are both technically robust and locally appropriate — supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), green airport infrastructure, climate risk assessment and market-based mechanisms that enable African states to meet ICAO, UNFCCC and CORSIA obligations.
Dr. S. A. Chado
Head of Centre, ACCCAD
Vision
To become Africa’s leading Centre of Excellence in climate-smart aviation, driving innovation and policy for a sustainable air transport future.
Mission
To advance knowledge, build capacity, and foster innovation in sustainable aviation fuels, emissions reduction technologies, and climate-resilient aviation infrastructure across Africa.
What we do
- Conduct cutting-edge research on SAF and emissions reduction technologies.
- Provide postgraduate and executive training aligned with international standards.
- Support policy, MRV and carbon market readiness for African aviation stakeholders.
- Host regional innovation labs and pilot demonstration projects.
Why ACCCAD matters
Africa’s aviation sector must grow sustainably. By combining academic rigour with industry partnerships and international collaboration, ACCCAD will contribute practical solutions that reduce emissions, strengthen resilience and unlock climate finance for aviation-related projects across the continent.
Thematic Units
Feedstock mapping, production R&D, certification and lifecycle analysis.
Renewable integration, net-zero airport design, electrification of ground operations.
Impact assessments, downscaling, and asset vulnerability modelling.
MRV systems, CORSIA support, and carbon finance mechanisms.
Our Offerings
- Executive short courses
- M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes
- Policy advisory services
- Research collaborations
- Innovation incubation
