Climate change poses one of the greatest threats to Kenya’s sustainable development. Its impacts—ranging from prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures—are already undermining health, food security, water availability, and livelihoods. Vulnerable groups such as women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and marginalized communities bear the heaviest burden.
African Youth And Climate Change -A policy Brief In Light Of COP-27
This policy brief was made in light of the upcoming COP27 to address significant themes concerning climate change and African youth engagement. We find that despite the urgency of including youth in climate discussions, there are several difficulties that African youth face in getting involved. Reasons why these focus areas are of concern for African youths, are elaborated, followed by recommendations concerning these issues. The latter portion of the policy brief summarises four challenges African youths face regarding participation in climate matters.