The African Youth Climate Hub is a platform encouraging youth-focused and youth-based participation in Climate Change conversations and actions
#Goal13
@SDGoals
💡From concept to creation, Alioune Badara Sylla's AYCH journey is a testament to the program's transformative power! 🚀 He shares how thisenriching experience propelled his entrepreneurial spirit. Get ready to beinspired and turn your ideas into impactful ventures! 🌍
Young African entrepreneurs, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! AYCH will propel your dreams to new heights. Stay connected to find out how we'll shape the future together.
Success awaits you, stay tuned!
#AYCH
#stay_tuned
Passionate about your startup🚀 ? Seeking a game-changing opportunity? Propel it into a new era with AYCH 🤝
The second edition is finally here! Tune in to find out all about the submission process and program details. 👇🏻
#AYCH
#EntrepreneuriatAfricain
Adeyinka Idowu, one of our program participants, shares his thoughts and expectations about this transformative incubation experience. Join us on this journey of discovery and inspiration, and find out how this program could be the catalyst for your own entrepreneurial success.
This is your time to shine! 🌟 Get ready to blaze your own entrepreneurial trail and turn your ideas into reality : applications are now open, and the deadline is September 25.
Apply now to pave the way to a bright entrepreneurial future! 📈
#AYCH
🌍 Join the Movement for Change! 🚀
The African Youth Climate Hub's second edition is here, and registration is OPEN until September 25th! 🌱💡
Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible eco-innovator journey.
#AYCH
#EntrepreneuriatAfricain
Rejoignez-nous dans cette aventure audacieuse, célébrant la diversité et votre potentiel infini. AYCH est la passerelle vers un monde de créativité, où vous laisserez votre empreinte dans l'innovation. 💯
#AYCH
#Cr
éativité
#Innovation
In the following days, we will be highlighting the profiles of the African Youth Climate Hub (AYCH) ambassadors, 17 young Africans taking the lead on climate action. What questions would you like to ask them? Get ready to ask!
#AYCHub
#ClimateAction
#AYCHAmbassador
#SDG13
It was our great pleasure and privilege to contribute and collaborate with
@UNYouthEnvoy
for
#reachnotpreach
. Thank you of course to our brillant ambassadors for their very instructive insights !
النسخة الثانية د برنامج Aychقربات, وبغيناكم تكونو جزء منها. قدّموا مشروعكم الآن وانطلقوا في رحلة من الابتكار والإبداع والتعلم.! 🚀🌟🌍 دخل للموقع ديالنا و دفع الطلب ديالك من اليوم
#AYCH
#EntrepreneuriatAfricain
#InnovationUnleashed
Be the Change! Join the Movement for a Sustainable Africa 🌍Our Demo Day is not just an event; it's an invitation to be part of a thriving community of passionate young change-makers. Together, we're redefining the future of our continent, one eco-conscious idea at a time.💡Ready
An interesting discussion on the role of how climate education can nurture youth innovative minds to better address climate change and promote sustainable development, during the event we organized at the Moroccan pavilion in
@COP26
The world needs youths to drive climate action! Meet our ambassador
@hatimelotmani
of
@Atlas4Dev
. Hatim believes youths need the older generation because of their experience but the older generation need youths even more for their intelligence and innovation.
The African Youth Climate Hub is launching its incubation program on December 17th. Join our launch event on 17th of December at 2pm GMT+1
Stay tuned!! More exciting news about the content of this event will be shared!
"Climate change is the biggest health threat and biggest opportunity of the century."
Meet Tarek Ezzine from Tunisia. In this interview, he speaks on being a champion for climate action in Africa and the
@IFMSA
drive to include climate change in medical curriculum worldwide.
The African Youth Climate Hub is an initiative created to highlight, foster, and nurture African youth leadership on climate action.
"Africa, a continent which is suffering from the impact of climate change, must be a priority in our collective action." - King Mohammed VI.
📢 Important! Due to your numerous requests, we have decided to extend the deadline for submitting applications to 10/15. This is your chance to participate in the AYCH incubation program! Don't miss this opportunity. 🚀
📢 Important ! Suite à vos nombreuses demandes, nous avons
#AYCHAmbassador
, Adenike Oladosu (
@the_ecofeminist
) co-wrote an opinion piece on the UK Guardian with
@GretaThunberg
about the menace of fossil fuel on the planet.
Read here: and tell us what you think.
Astou Sene works as an Innovation Entrepreneurship Program Officer, and in this interview she says she is willing to raise awareness and let the youth know it's time for them to raise their voices and make a change.
#AYCHub
#ClimateAction
#AYCHAmbassador
#SDG13
African
#Youth
are building momentum for
#COP26
. As a young person, you can be part of this year's 4th African Youth Conference on Climate Change 8-10th September, with support from the
@hlcchampions
. Register here:
#AfriYOCCC
You are kindly invited to attend the Young Africans Debate on September 9th at 3pm GMT+1 where African youth will be engaging in identifying the problems and solutions regarding two specific topics, climate education and youth engagement in COP processes.
Watch Yostina Boules's view on Climate Change. She believes climate change can be addressed through behavioral changes, and this commitment is being met by youth, advancing of technology and deploying finances for fighting climate change.
#AYCHub
#ClimateAction
#AYCHAmbassador
It’s our pleasure. Thank you for including us in this important conversation. Very much looking forward to all the interventions, including
@AYC_Hub
Ambassador
@hatimelotmani
!
Yesterday, as part of
@COY16
ahead of
@COP26
,
@AYCH
launched its first e-learning module: « Climate Change in Africa ». Check out the climate academy on
Join The African Youth Climate Hub Event on 9 and 10 Live from Morocco via Zoom, Register here: .
The objective of this event is to introduce the 10 projects selected for the first edition of AYCH incubation program.
1/3 Chiagozie Udeh is a Programme Coordinator in Nigeria for
@Pftp_int
. Through the Trillion Trees campaign, he explores ways to get member states & private sector organizations to set ambitious afforestation targets to reduce carbon emissions by 25% in 2030.
#AYCHAmbassador
1/2 Delphin Kaze is a young social entrepreneur. Studying environmental sciences at
@UPGBurundi
strengthened his passion for environmental protection. He is the Founder/CEO of
@KAGEconomy
, a social enterprise that provides eco-friendly charcoal from organic waste.
#AYCHAmbassador
COP26 High Level Champion M. Nigel Topping is joining us for the launch of AYCH incubation program on December 17th.
Join our launch event on 17th of December at 2pm GMT+1
Elizabeth Gulugulu (
@lizgulaz
) is an MSc candidate in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture who volunteers for the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change in Zimbabwe
@AyiccZim
#AYCHAmbassador
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CALL FOR APPLICATION
LCOY 2023 aims to bring the voices of young people together from all over the world from the grassroots to COP28
Are you excited to host the Local Conference of Youth 2023 in your country? If yes, apply here now!
#youth4climate
#youth
(1/2) Yared Abera is a Youth Climate Leader from Ethiopia. He works as a Co-Executive Director at
@1YNCCC
and recently became a
@YALIRLCEA
Fellow. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and is running his graduate studies at
@IPSS_Addis
.
#AYCHAmbassador
Today, I will be sharing my passion & learnings alongside
@murimi_lydia
&
@brianwesaala
on “The Role of Advocacy in Supporting Resource Mobilization for Grassroots Projects” to the Top 100 Young Africa Conservation Leaders.
⏰ 2 PM GMT+1
#AfricanYouth
#Top100AfricanYouth
We just celebrated the first birthday of the launch of the Initiative by Her Royal Highness Lalla Hasnaa last week. A lot has happened since and we are looking forward to more Youth Action. Thanks to the
@Morocco_UN
for their constant mobilization for Youth and Climate Action!
Amb Hilale highlighted the Youth Led initiative launched by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, aiming at promoting the ideas and solutions of
#YoungAfricans4Climate
#AfricanYouthClimateHub
Deux de nos ambassadeurs
@aminaricci
et
@kaze_delphin
participent à un webinaire “pour une relance à travers l’économie verte lundi prochain” suite à un Keynote de
#SaidMouline
Connectez vous le 18 Mai à midi UTC. (Information d’inscription dans l’affiche plus bas)
Are you hot? There's research to explain this! The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (
@IPCC_CH
projects that regions in Africa within 15 degrees of the equator are projected to experience an increase in hot nights as well as longer and more frequent heat waves.
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My engagement today with the
@UNFCCC
& partners representing
@AYC_Hub
today was eye opening amazing platform for further engagement whilst improving capacity on
#NationalActionPlans
&
#NDCs
....I am for ever greatful for the
#AYCH
team for trusting me with this role
(1/2) Climate change is real and needs serious action from all, especially the young people. Watch Mirana Njakatiana of the
@PAUWES
Climate Change and Gender Club, Algeria describe the purpose of the African Youth Climate Hub (AYCH).
#AYCHub
#ClimateAction
#AYCHAmbassador
#SDG13
My friend and sister just won the
@IYCM
Global South Focal Point elections! Congratulations
@lizgulaz
. This is a well deserved win💚💚. I am so happy✊🏿💚. Let’s get to work!
Yours truly,
Your Campaign Manager.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency
@GeneralNeva
for the recognition of my work as a young innovator and environmental activist. I am more than ever motivated to bring my contribution to making my country
#Burundi
and the world a better, breathable place.
#LaborDay
Mandal Bidar collected plastic trash from the beaches of Agadir with other students.
Watch her tell her story in this epic video 🎥 produced with the help of
@WPP
and running on our virtual conference platform during the
#ClimateDialogues
this week:
Meet Yared Abera who will moderate the Climate Action in Addis: Youth Leading the Way dialogue on 29 June from 3pm-4pm EAT. Register now:
Yared Abera is a global youth climate leader and founder of The Youth Print, a youth led environmental organization.
@lizgulaz
@AyiccZim
She is a strong advocate for solutions to indigenous environmental problems. She has an interest in sustainable farming, building resilient communities, climate action, youth and women empowerment through advocating for sustainable projects and renewable energy use. (2/2)
African Youth Climate Hub is an initiative for and by the youth, set up as a positive space for exchange and concrete support for young Africans both in terms of skills/knowledge & entrepreneurship/job opportunities. Visit to become a member or partner
#AYCHAmbassadors
Chiagozie Udeh &
@aminaricci
join
@Aymancherkaoui
& Dr. Cosmas Kombat Lambini at the plenary session of the African Youth and Students Summit to emphasise their role in 'Responding to & amplifying the voices & actions of African Youth for the climate.'
#asys2019
It was our pleasure to host youth from 52 African countries at the Hassan II International Center for Environmental Training. The students learnt about climate change and how they can be a part of the
#AYCHub
inititative.
Here are some highlights from their visit below:
We participated in the Strengthening Legal Foundations for Climate Ambition & Compliance Panel at UNFCCC Pavilion on December 10th during
#COP25
in Madrid.
#COP25Madrid
The
#AYCHub
participated in several activites at
#COP25
. Here are pictures from the Workshop on African Youth Climate Hub during the Conference of Youth on December 1st.
The African Youth Climate Hub is a platform that brings together young people from different parts of Africa for their voice be heard on climate change. Click to join the initiative.
#AYCHub
#ClimateAction
#AYCHAmbassador
#SDG13
Joanita Babirye is the Co-Founder and Programs Director at Girls for Climate, a youth led organization that is putting girls at the forefront of climate action.
#AYCHAmbassador
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Première édition, succès retentissant ! 🎉
🚀 226 candidatures reçues
💡 10 projets incubés
Le futur s'annonce encore plus prometteur. Restez connectés pour la suite ! 🌟🌍
#AYCH
#EntrepreneuriatAfricain
I am so happy to be notified that my article for the Royal Scottish Geographer Society magazine is ready to be mailed to me - this magazine will be sent to every high school in Scotland.
Deux de nos ambassadeurs
@aminaricci
et
@kaze_delphin
participent à un webinaire “pour une relance à travers l’économie verte lundi prochain” suite à un Keynote de
#SaidMouline
Connectez vous le 18 Mai à midi UTC. (Information d’inscription dans l’affiche plus bas)
On the first day of
@coy16glasgow
,
@Farjiai
of
@AYCH
as member of the Ad-Hoc steering Group of
@UNESCO
YoU-CAN, co-hosted a three hours workshop ahead of
@COP26
on how to connect young leaders through multidisciplinary climate action 👇🏽
The world is warming at an unprecedented rate. From melting ice caps in the Arctic to catastrophic natural disasters in Asia, excessive flooding and low agricultural yield in Africa, global warming is here. What are you doing about it?
#AYCHub
#ClimateChange
#GlobalWarming
#SDG13
1/2 Serena Bashal is the Global North Focal Point to
@IYCM
. She is the International Youth NGOs Officer and Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Coordinator
@ukycc
. She's studying an undergraduate degree in Mathematics & Biology at
@KeeleUniversity
where she leads the Climate Society
Exploring ourinaugural edition's achievements – an unmatched success! 🤩
Promising successes foreshadowmore. Stay tuned for an unmatched symphony of opportunities. Join us in the nextphase of this remarkable journey! 🎯
#AYCH
#EntrepreneuriatAfricain
“NDCs should not only be too good on paper but also implementable.”
@lizgulaz
, Contact Point of the
@IYCM
Agriculture Working Group.
As we are counting down to
#COP26
please register for the Youth Webinar on
#NDCs
organised by
@IYCM
on August 31st.
Land degradation is negatively impacting the well-being of at least 3.2bn people.
On 🌏
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay
, listen to
@the_ecofeminist
discuss the effect that displacement & the loss of agricultural land is having in Africa, and on women and girls 👇
#COP26
|
@UNFCCC