Africa’s population is young and continues to get younger; this has presented an opportunity for young people to elevate the continent. The prospects offer African youth a space to create their ideal future. Some being involved in sustainable solutions and ecological projects. In tackling the solutions youth often face limitations such as access to finance, land, credit, training and new technologies needed to effectively improve livelihoods and deal with challenges posed by climate change.
WORTH
- To create a platform for discussions, sharing of ideas and experiences among youth participants and selected stakeholders. to discuss current and emerging issues on climate change
- To develop and publish a youth position paper ahead of COP23
- Showcase best practice projects by youth on climate change.
- Develop a youth roadmap for implementing NDCs and integrating youth into the national Government Delegation and Team of Negotiators for COP23 and beyond
- To Launch AYICC’s Five year strategy on Climate change
DEADLINE: August 21 2017
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