https://www.facebook.com/738464699351207/

Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025

Home
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025, Environmental conservation organisation, Addis Ababa.

07/09/2025

What an amazing closing for ! 🎉

We kicked things off with an insightful discussion between representatives from Pan African Climate Justice Alliance and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Africa about climate finance, exploring how we can connect with various supporters and partners on the ground.

We were also thrilled to witness the adoption of our declaration by talented youth delegates from across Africa! 🌍

The inspiring words from H.E. USG Claver Gatete from United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the Africa Climate Summit 1 president, and Dr. Richard Muyungi the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) Chair truly resonated with everyone and were highlights of the event.

To top it all off, we celebrated the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice participants with a certificate ceremony that brought so much joy to the crowd! 🎓✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to champion our declaration in local, regional, and global engagements! 💪🌱

06/09/2025

"We work with young people to elevate their skills to speak up, ask questions, and support themselves and their families. We also create spaces for women to engage in government policies, while encouraging youth to prepare themselves for opportunities from different agencies.” — Gloria Kaberia, Regional Adolescent and Youth Lead, UNICEF

06/09/2025

In our High-Level Intergenerational Dialogue, Alex Urwin from CIFF emphasized that investing in young people is the most powerful way to secure a sustainable future.

06/09/2025

AYCA 2025 is more than an event—it is an ongoing journey where young people are taking ownership of Africa’s climate future. Together, we are shaping solutions, raising our voices, and building a resilient Africa for generations to come.

06/09/2025

“Creating learning opportunities for youth and women to elevate their skills and provided platforms that showcase their powerful ideas and brilliant minds is must.” — Obed Keringo, CARE International

06/09/2025

“Mother Africa’s future depends on us. We can solve climate challenges through afforestation and by empowering young people to protect our environment.” — Kebron Haile, Nature Lovers of Ethiopia

06/09/2025

AYCA 2025 – Day 1 Afternoon Sessions

This afternoon, delegates engaged in two dynamic panel discussions:

🔹 Future Builders: Unlocking green jobs through Africa’s energy transition and food systems.
🔹 Nature at the Core: Restoring ecosystems, protecting resources, and building resilience.

The day concluded with the Closing Session, Declaration Working Session & Climate Scorecard, where youth began shaping the historic AYCA 2025 Declaration.

Day 1 ended with powerful ideas and collective determination for Africa’s climate future.

05/09/2025

At , ambassadors from the UK, Denmark, and Sweden joined African youth in a powerful dialogue on climate change, health, finance, and youth leadership.

They stressed that climate change is not optional—we are all in the same boat. The ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to:
✅ Support youth participation in climate action
✅ Strengthen the link between climate & health in global discussions
✅ Back Pan-African youth-led climate movements and initiatives

Their message was clear: Africa’s youth are not the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today.

05/09/2025

𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗶 – 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗚𝗚𝗜) & 𝗔𝗬𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱

At the African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) 2025 in Addis Ababa, Elizabeth Wathuti delivered a keynote speech that challenged diplomats and leaders to act with urgency, courage, and fairness in the face of the climate crisis.

❝ Young people are not only the largest population in the world and across Africa, but we are builders. We are not leaders tomorrow because we are already leading today. Across Africa, young people are restoring rivers and forests, powering schools with clean energy, growing food in dry seasons, creating new jobs from circular economies. We are doing the work. What we need from diplomacy is not applause and kind words, it is access, collaboration, and resources. That’s not only goodwill but democracy. ❞

She reminded the audience that history will not remember eloquent speeches but whether young innovators in places like Garissa, Kisangani, Gulu, or Beira were able to scale their solutions because diplomacy chose to open doors, move resources, and clear paths.

Her call was simple yet profound: Africa’s youth are ready. With diplomatic muscle and youth leadership working together, urgency can be transformed into delivery.

05/09/2025

Keynote Address – AYCA 2025

We are honored to host Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Lead of the Non-State Actors and Inclusivity Committee and Executive Director of PACJA, as a keynote speaker at the African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) 2025.

In his compelling keynote, Dr. Mwenda highlighted the intersection of climate justice, youth leadership, and Africa’s role in global climate action:

"Africa carries a heavy crisis of a debt it did not produce. Climate justice isn’t just about rising temperatures—it’s about shrinking justice and a generation whose dreams are held hostage by a crisis they didn’t cause. No green transformation has ever happened without young Africans. You are not the leaders of tomorrow—you are the leaders of today. This assembly is the moral compass of Africa’s agenda: a united youth cannot be defeated. Demand a seat at the table, call for climate finance as investment, and remember—Africa is not a problem to be solved, but a solution to be embraced."

His address calls on African youth to assert their voice, champion climate action, and lead boldly toward a sustainable and equitable future for the continent.

05/09/2025

Welcoming Remark – AYCA 2025

We are honored to have Hon. Yousuf Mohammed, Vice President of the Ethiopian Youth Council, deliver the official welcoming remarks at the African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) 2025.

In his opening words, Vice President Yousuf set a warm and inspiring tone for the assembly:

"This is not an ordinary gathering—it is an assembly that brings together youth from across Africa. The voice of Africa is boldest when it is unapologetic. We meet at a time when climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is here! This assembly is our opportunity to amplify climate solutions. Together, let us write a new chapter for our shared future."

His remarks emphasized the power, creativity, and leadership of Africa’s youth, welcoming all participants to engage fully, collaborate, and take decisive action for a sustainable and resilient future.

Address

Addis Ababa

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025 posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Addis Ababa?

Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025

07/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category