About Us

At African Sustainability Lab (ASL), we believe sustainability is more than just a target — it’s a mindset, a design principle, and a way of living that can reshape Africa’s future. As cities across the continent expand at an unprecedented rate, we see a unique opportunity to build systems that are resilient, inclusive, and regenerative. For us, sustainability is not a distant dream — it is the foundation for how we live, build, and thrive in the face of growing challenges.

ASL was born from a shared sense of urgency and vision. Across Africa, millions of people are facing deeply interconnected crises: food insecurity, broken transport systems, widespread unemployment, and environmental degradation. Traditional models — linear, extractive, and short-sighted — are no longer fit for purpose. We created African Sustainability Lab to pioneer a new way forward, one that harnesses science, entrepreneurship, and circular thinking to create solutions that work for real people.

Inspired by the science lab model of detection, diagnosis, and treatment, we approach urban challenges with clarity and creativity. We detect pressure points in essential systems like food, mobility, and employment. We diagnose root causes — from policy gaps and infrastructure failures to social inequities and environmental threats. And we design, test, and prototype solutions that are human-centered, scalable, and adaptable to local contexts.