NAYO and partners call for Climate Action at the AU Pan-African Forum in Algeria.

On November 2, 2024, the Urban Futures Consortium which is composed of the National Association of Youth Organizations (NAYO), Green Governance Zimbabwe, and the Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) with the support of HIVOS hosted a panel discussion that took place on the sidelines on the African Union Pan-African Youth Forum in Oran, Algeria and attended by more than 60 participants. The session was titled, “Empowering Youth through Education for Climate Resilience.” The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including youth leaders, educators, and policymakers, to address the urgent need for climate education and effective participation of youth in food systems. This gathering underscored the pivotal role that young people can play in fostering resilience against climate change through knowledge and action. Youth from African countries and partners called for sustainable action towards climate change. The event kicked off with welcome remarks from Joseph Mhasvi the Head of Zimbabwe Delegation to Algeria Pan-African Forum, who emphasized the importance of youth engagement in climate discussions including their important role in Urban food systems. He highlighted the potential of young leaders to drive meaningful change in their communities.