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Building Africa's climate intelligence and responsible AI infrastructure

Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab works through climate AI systems, AI governance and policy, and AI for good partnerships to turn local data, research, and collaboration into practical tools for climate resilience and sustainable development.

Our Portfolios

Climate AI Systems

AI-powered climate intelligence tools, including AyéMọlẹ AI, applied climate modeling, and data systems that translate local data into usable insights.

  • Expand AyeMọlẹ AI into a robust platform with broader geographic and language coverage.
  • Integrate applied research into deployable climate advisory and early warning systems.
  • Strengthen data pipelines and community-driven data systems for local accuracy.
  • Build partnerships that support institutional adoption by governments, NGOs, and development actors.
Climate data Early warning Forecasting

AI Governance & Policy

Policy research, regulatory advisory, and governance frameworks that support responsible, inclusive, and trustworthy AI adoption across Africa.

  • Deepen policy engagement through forums, advisory work, and regional governance conversations.
  • Develop policy-relevant research on data governance, innovation ecosystems, and responsible AI.
  • Convene policymakers, researchers, civil society, and ecosystem actors around actionable outcomes.
  • Amplify youth, community, and locally grounded perspectives in policy processes.
Policy research Data governance Responsible AI

AI for Good & Ecosystem Partnerships

Partnerships, incubation, and capacity building that help institutions and communities apply AI to real social, environmental, and development needs.

  • Consolidate collaborative work with partners across incubation, capacity building, and applied AI deployments.
  • Create a pipeline for innovation, talent, and real-world use cases that strengthen the core portfolios.
  • Support community and institutional learning around climate information and responsible AI use.
  • Connect ecosystem partnerships to practical implementation and sustained impact.
Partnerships Capacity building Incubation

How Our Portfolios Work Together

1. Local Data & Research

Build evidence from local climate data, community needs, and applied research.

2. Climate AI Systems

Translate the evidence into forecasting, advisory, and decision-support tools.

3. Governance & Adoption

Align deployment with responsible AI practices, policy needs, and partner capacity.

4. Institutional Impact

Support measurable outcomes for communities, governments, and partner institutions.

Featured Projects

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AyéMọlẹ AI

Our flagship localized climate intelligence platform for forecasts, early warnings, and advisory services in local languages.

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AI4Climate Research Assistant

An AI-powered research assistant that helps users explore publications, knowledge gaps, literature, and evidence on AI for climate change.

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Community Climate Intelligence

Partner-led deployments that turn climate insights into localized adaptation, resilience, and sustainability actions.

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