About EACLA
Uniting East African Parliamentarians for Climate Action Through Legislative Excellence
Our Story
The East Africa Climate Legislative Assembly (EACLA) was born from the recognition that climate change knows no borders. As extreme weather events, droughts, and floods increasingly affect our region, the need for coordinated legislative action became undeniable.
Founded by visionary parliamentarians from across East Africa, EACLA represents a groundbreaking approach to regional climate governance. We believe that effective climate action requires not just international agreements, but strong, harmonized national laws that can be implemented and enforced.
Today, EACLA stands as the premier platform for climate legislative cooperation in East Africa, bringing together lawmakers from 10 countries to share knowledge, develop best practices, and create the legal frameworks needed for a climate-resilient future.
Our Foundation
Built on the principles of shared responsibility, collaborative governance, and evidence-based policymaking for climate resilience.
Our Core Values
Collaboration
Working together across borders to address shared climate challenges
Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in climate legislation and policy development
Sustainability
Promoting long-term environmental and economic sustainability for future generations
Knowledge
Evidence-based policymaking grounded in scientific research and best practices
Integrity
Maintaining transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all our work
Innovation
Embracing creative solutions and adaptive approaches to climate governance
Our Journey
EACLA Formation
Regional parliamentary caucus established to address climate challenges
First Regional Forum
Inaugural climate legislation forum bringing together 10 countries
Policy Framework
Development of harmonized climate policy guidelines
Legislative Toolkit
Launch of comprehensive climate legislation resources
Regional Impact
200+ parliamentarians trained across East Africa