The African Climate Leaders Fellowship, a flagship program of Greenlead, has commenced its 7-week virtual training session aimed at building the capacity of young Africans to address climate change.
The program, which kicks off on August 16 and runs until September 28, will attract a diverse group of participants from 32 African countries. These participants will undergo training in climate science, sustainable development, green economy, climate policy, governance, communication, advocacy, community engagement, partnership building, project management, and resource mobilization.
Objectives
According to Josceline Arthur, the Publicity and Communications Officer of Greenlead, the program seeks to build the next generation of African climate leaders, equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive climate action and advocate for policy changes.
Miss Arthur believes that by building the capacity of young people and magnifying their voices, they can foster inclusive and sustainable climate action and build a resilient and sustainable Africa for all.
Read the full statement issued by Greenlead below
Greenlead’s African Climate Leaders Fellowship Begins…
The African Climate Leaders Fellowship, organized by Greenlead, is a free capacity building programme targeted at training the next generation of African Climate Leaders for a sustainable Africa.
The 7-week Fellowship which runs virtually from Auguest 16th to September 28th, 2024, aims to bring together participants from diverse backgrounds, including media, CSO/NGOs, students, community leaders, private businesses, state actors, etc. across Africa to be taken through a 6-week module sessions led by Experts in the Climate space on Climate Science, Sustainable Development and Green Economy, Climate Policy and Governance, Climate Communication and Advocacy, Community Engagement and Partnership Building, and Project Management and Resource Mobilization. The 7th week, which is the Sustainable Solutions Symposium week, will have Fellows present their Capstone projects targeted at solving climate challenges in their communities/countries and identifying opportunities too.
The threat Climate change poses to vulnerable populations especially, young people and the world cannot be overemphasized and it is essential that young people be actively involved through capacity building to inspire climate action, advocate for policy changes, and to serve as credible voices of accountability in building a sustainable future.
The main objective of the African Climate Leaders Fellowship is to build capacity for climate action towards building inclusive and sustainable communities. The Fellowship also provides the platform for young people across Africa to deliberate on the adverse effects of climate change on young people and how to enhance youth participation.
Aside the Capstone projects to be presented at the end of the project, the Fellowship seeks to end with a survey assessing the efforts of relevant stakeholders in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the continent and the concerns of young people. The outcomes of the Fellowship will contribute to further deliberations with relevant stakeholders, and advocacy and capacity building strategies of the organization.
The first Cohort of the African Climate Leaders Fellowship received 628 applications from 32 African countries out of which our selection algorithm selected accepted Fellows to be taken through the Fellowship.
We are happy to partner with renowned organizations like CENS Africa, GAYO, B.ISA, AImpactful, and Clean Recycling Initiative in putting together this Fellowship. Fellows also get the chance to compete in Clean Recycling Initiative’s African Award of the International Sustainability Marketing Competition for a cash prize of CAD 1000.
We are also honoured to have Mrs. Cynthia Tima Yeboah, a renowned Media Practitioner known for her interest in Environmental sustainability issues as our Ambassador for this Fellowship.
The Greenlead African Climate Leaders Fellowship is indicative of the pivotal role young people can play in the pursuit of inclusive and people-centred climate policies hence the need for capacity building. It also emphasizes the opportunities young people can take advantage of provided they have the needed skills and knowledge hence the need to build their capacity.
By building the capacity of young people and magnifying their voices, we can altogether foster inclusive and sustainable climate action and build a resilient and sustainable Africa for all.
Greenlead, the organizers of the African Climate Leaders Fellowship is a registered NGO founded by Miss Mercedes Rowe Asamani and Co-founded by Mr. Bernard Abakah, which is committed to building a sustainable future for Africa. The African Climate Leaders Fellowship is one of its flagship projects in line with the mission of the organization.
Visit www.greenleadaclf.org for more information and contact us via info@greenleadaclf.org.
Signed:
Miss Josceline Arthur
Publicity and Communications Officer
Thamar Victoria Afedu-Annan
Chief Programmes Officer
Patrick Owusu Ansah
Deputy Programmes Officer
Mercedes Rowe Asamani
Founder and Executive Director
Bernard Abakah
Co-Founder and Partnership and Finance Officer
