Youth-Driven Climate Justice Framework

Ensuring that youth perspectives are considered in discussions around climate solutions is among the crucial steps to thoughtfully develop and design approaches that adequately address the needs and aspirations of young people in our society. In this discussion, we are looking at youth voices and climate justice by analysing what must be done to make climate actions a reality and promoting youth inclusion in climate actions influence decisions at regional and national levels and drive positive change within communities.

Hear from the , East Africa Community Youth Ambassadors:

• Sarah Mutagoma, EAC Youth Ambassador for Rwanda

• Karikumutima Lys Esther, EAC Youth Ambassador for Burundi
• Edgar Mutungisa, EAC Youth Ambassador for Uganda

Hosted by:

• Stella Agara - Programme Coordinator for the Danida Fellowship Centre/MS TCDC Partnership ⁠Together for Impact⁠.

This episode is inspired by the ⁠EAC Youth Ambassadors attending the People's Dialogue Festival in Denmark,⁠ a transformative training experience where they developed their skills on SDGs advocacy and drew an action plan for the East African context.  The Youth Ambassadors are currently developing a framework which aims to educate diverse groups of young people and stakeholders on Climate Action - ⁠Sustainable Development Goal 13⁠.  

What does it take to make #ClimateAction a reality? Share your comments below! #climatejustice #youthinaction