SEO Riders:
– Youth shape climate justice agenda at pre-ACS II symposium
- – Calls for meaningful integration of youth voices into Africa’s climate policy ahead of Addis Ababa summit
- – Symposium amplifies grassroots solutions and intergenerational solidarity in climate governance
In the lead-up to Africa Climate Summit II (ACS-II), a Climate Justice Symposium convened African youth leaders, policymakers, and activists—placing young climate champions squarely at the heart of continental climate discourse. Emphasizing urgency and equity, participants called for tangible inclusion in decision-making on themes like climate finance, indigenous knowledge, and nature-based solutions, paving the way for a more representative and restorative climate governance framework.
The symposium served as a powerful platform to spotlight youth-led climate innovations and advocacy, reaffirming their role not just as beneficiaries, but as architects of Africa’s climate resilience and green economic future. It set a bold tone for ACS-II—including the forthcoming Addis Ababa Declaration and strategies ahead of COP30—ensuring that Africa’s youngest voices are integral to crafting solutions for its climate challenges.
