Event Recording
Background
Led by the Green Africa Youth Organization, this event speaks on how the urgency of addressing climate change has become increasingly evident worldwide. Africa, as a continent experiencing the severe impacts of climate change, recognizes the need for collective action. Engaging youth as key agents of change is vital for driving sustainable solutions in tackling climate-related challenges. To foster their active involvement, it is crucial to highlight funding opportunities available for youth-led climate projects in Africa.
Objectives
- Showcase Successful Community-led Climate Initiatives through youth-led projects
- Build youth capacity for climate advocacy
- Introduce participants to a publicly accessible database and resource pack as a tool for informed climate advocacy and communication
- Highlight the role of policy advocacy at the international level
- Information sharing on accessing Funds for Climate Initiatives
- Shed light on funding mechanisms and resources dedicated to supporting youth-led climate projects in Africa
- To discuss ways to enhance funding opportunities for youth-led climate projects in Africa
- To facilitate networking and collaboration among key stakeholders.
Agenda and Format
The format of this event will be a panel discussion.
| Time |
General Structure |
Led by |
Details |
| 5 minutes |
Welcome address and event overview |
Moderator |
|
| 10 minutes |
Introducing the panelists and their expertise |
Moderator |
|
| 15 minutes |
Showcasing Community-led Climate Initiatives (videos) |
Technical team |
Representatives from successful community-led climate initiatives present their projects. |
| 15 minutes |
Throwing more light on youth-led climate initiatives |
GAYO, CAC, Kenyan rep from the UNDP Funds |
Representatives briefly highlight successes particularly in attracting funding, lessons learned and the impact of their initiatives. |
| 50 minutes |
Dialogue between funders and project coordinators. |
Panelists |
Funders and Project coordinators share their initiatives and discuss the dynamics in creating bankable projects. Initiative (ASFI), African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC). |
| 20 minutes |
Q&A |
Moderator |
Session with short answers to address participant queries. |
| 5 minutes |
Closing remarks and outcomes |
|
Summary of key takeaways and outcomes from the panel
discussion. Encouraging continued collaboration and networking among participants. |
Speakers
|
Name
|
Role
|
Affiliation/Organization
|
| Joshua Amponsem |
Strategic Director/ Founder |
Youth Climate Justice Fund |
| Mujidah Ajibola |
Program Manager - International Climate Policy and Advocacy Training |
Care about Climate |
| Roxani Roushas |
Youth4Climate Coordinator |
UNDP |
| Winnie Mutai |
Climate Change and Green Growth Program Officer |
African Development Bank (AfDB) |
| Cyrille Traore |
Campaign Coordinator |
AYM4COP |
| Richard Matey |
Climate Lead |
GAYO |