Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure & Resilient Communities Across Africa.

The Africa Resilient Communities & Infrastructure Lab (ARCIL) is a research-driven initiative examining the intersections of climate change, sustainable energy and water infrastructure, and governance systems to advance resilient communities across Africa.

What We Do

Research

Community Engagement

Implementation

We produce rigorous, policy-relevant research on energy and water infrastructure systems, social justice, and climate resilience.

We work with local stakeholders to co-develop solutions that reflect lived realities and local priorities.

We design and pilot scalable interventions that improve infrastructure access and resilience.

Featured Project

Volta River Energy Justice Initiative

A research and community engagement initiative examining the impacts of hydropower infrastructure on communities along the Volta River in Ghana, with the goal of advancing equitable and sustainable energy systems.

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Lab Events & Knowledge Exchange

We welcome collaborations with researchers, institutions, and community partners.