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News Joint Statement by AFRIWOCC UNDP on the Sponsorship of Young Africans to The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai United Arab Emirates
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News Joint Statement by AFRIWOCC UNDP on the Sponsorship of Young Africans to The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai United Arab Emirates
Thursday, November 30, 2023- [Accra]- We are pleased to announce the sponsorship of fortyeight (48) (52 short of our goal of 100 young climate activist) young climate activists from across Africa to participate in this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) from Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Tuesday, December 12, 2023. This is a collaborative effort between the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC) and the United Nations Development Programme. This partnership is premised on the 2023 AFRIWOCC Communique that recommends that “Women and children must be represented at all levels of the climate discussions for their voices to be heard”. In fulfilment of this recommendation, a pledge made by Madam Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator, Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for Africa at the AFRIWOCC High-Level Dialogue; a side event at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi-Kenya this year, birthed this partnership. This is in recognition of the pivotal role of the youth in driving critical climate solutions, through innovations and meaningful dialogues.
The participants, drawn from several countries across Africa, have been selected after having gone through a rigorous selection process and meeting the criteria based on the context of the respective countries. The sponsorship includes visa processing, air tickets, accommodation, transportation and accreditation facilitation. These participants, a cross-section of Africa’s youth, are expected to contribute to discussions, build networks and showcase innovative solutions and ideas in the fight against climate change and its effects particularly on women and children in Africa.
AFRIWOCC and UNDP are committed to ensuring that the voices of women and children are continuously amplified to drive significant sustainable and resilient development in Africa and beyond. We look forward to the positive aftermath of this conference on our local communities and the broader global conversation on climate change.
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