Climate-Smart Agriculture YOUTH Network

10/08/2026

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! 🚨

⏰ 24 HOURS TO GO!

The long-awaited moment is finally here, and GAF-I 2026 is now closer than you think! 🌍🌱

Nairobi, are you ready? 🔥🔥🔥

Tomorrow, we gather young leaders, researchers, innovators, farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners, and changemakers from across the world for the GCSAYN First Annual Forum (GAF-I 2026).

The conversations are about to begin.
The connections are about to happen.
The ideas are about to come alive.

🌱 GAF-I 2026 IS HERE!

And together, we are ready to CHANGE THE NARRATIVE. 🔥🌍

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 11–12 August 2026

Our Future. Our Food. Our Responsibility.

-I2026 -I

31/07/2026

And the countdown begins..

Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global forum.

Excited to meet and speak to other young leaders across the globe and widening my conservation knowledge and skills.

Slowy shaping our future with Climate-Smart Agriculture YOUTH Network

30/07/2026

Dear GCSAYN Members, Partners, Mentors, Supporters, and Guardians,

We are pleased to officially announce the Special and Deputy Special Envoys from City of Mercy Christian Academy (Nigeria) and The Rift Valley National Polytechnic (Kenya), who have been driving the process for the GCSAYN First Annual Forum (GAF-I) 2026 since January 2026.

https://soils.org.uk/blog/gcsayn-appoints-young-environmental-leaders-as-special-envoy-and-deputy-special-envoy-for-the-first-annual-forum-gaf-i-2026/

The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Emmanuella Peter as Special Envoy and Miss Abigael Wambui as Deputy Special Envoy for the GCSAYN First Annual Forum (GAF-I) 2026, scheduled to take place on 11–12 August 2026 at the United St...

25/07/2026

What we eat, how we buy, and how our food systems respond, it's all connected.

Ahead of the AFS Forum 2026 Summit in Kigali, we are hosting a key discussion on Consumer Demand Trends & Food Environments: Shaping Demand for Nutritious Diets in Africa.

Whether you're in agribusiness, public health, policy, or sustainable development, this session will offer actionable insights on how to foster healthier, more resilient food systems across Africa.

Mark your calendars:
Date: 28th July 2026

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (CEST)

Where: Zoom Live

Link coming soon. Stay tuned to save your seat

19/07/2026

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to official announce that Emmanuella Peter a 13 year old a Junior High student at City of Mercy Christian Academy, Jos, Nigeria have been appointed as the Special Envoy for the GCSAYN First Annual Forum ( GAF-I), August 11-12, 2026, Nairobi, Kenya!!! Like, comment and share widely...

18/07/2026

🌍 The countdown has begun!

The journey to the GCSAYN First Annual Forum (GAF-I) 2026 is officially underway.

Over the coming days, we'll be featuring the inspiring voices of our speakers, delegates, partners, and young leaders as they share their expectations and excitement for this landmark gathering.

Today, we're delighted to spotlight our Special Envoy, whose passion and commitment reflect the spirit of GAF-I, bringing together young people, researchers, policymakers, and global experts to advance climate-smart agriculture and sustainable food systems.

🎥 Watch the video and join us as we count down to GAF-I 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Together, we're cultivating ideas, building partnerships, and shaping a more resilient future.

08/07/2026

🌍 GCSAYN at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026

The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (GCSAYN) was proud to participate in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, contributing to global conversations on the future of youth, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

As part of the AI for Good Youth Alliance side event, participants explored the theme:

"Catalyzing Youth-Led Digital Public Infrastructure: A Philanthropic Roadmap for Human-Centric AI and Global Equity."

The session brought together youth leaders, AI innovators, researchers, development partners, and global organizations to discuss how emerging technologies can be designed and governed to serve humanity while ensuring young people are active contributors, not merely beneficiaries of digital transformation.

Through partnerships with organizations including UNFPA, Global Youth Philanthropy, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and other global stakeholders, GCSAYN continues to create opportunities for young people to engage in international policy dialogue, innovation, and sustainable development.

These engagements reaffirm our commitment to empowering youth with the knowledge, networks, and platforms needed to shape a more inclusive, equitable, and technology-driven future.

Together, we are building a generation of young leaders equipped to drive meaningful impact across agriculture, climate action, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.

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08/07/2026

🌍 The GCSAYN Mentorship Program 2026 Has Officially Begun!

A new chapter has commenced.

Following the successful completion of the GCSAYN Cohort 5 Internship Programme, our most impactful internship cohort to date, we are proud to officially welcome our graduates into the GCSAYN Mentorship Program 2026, a platform designed to nurture the next generation of leaders driving sustainable change across Africa and beyond.

On Friday, 26th June 2026, mentees, mentors, and young professionals from across our global network gathered for the inaugural mentorship session, marking the beginning of a journey centered on learning, collaboration, innovation, and purposeful leadership.

Theme:
🌱 Leading Through Communication: Empowering Youth for Climate Resilience and Global Impact

The session introduced participants to the expectations of the mentorship programme, encouraged them to define their career aspirations and areas of passion, and reinforced the importance of communication, accountability, teamwork, and lifelong learning in shaping impactful leaders.

Over the coming months, mentees will engage with experienced professionals and global experts, gaining practical guidance, expanding international networks, and strengthening their capacity to champion climate-smart agriculture, food systems transformation, youth development, and sustainable solutions within their communities.

This mentorship journey is more than a programme, it is an investment in people, purpose, and the future.

Together, we are raising leaders who will not only respond to today's challenges but shape tomorrow's solutions.

Here's to a transformative and impactful mentorship journey ahead!