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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

4PM WAT

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC), the African Development Bank (AFDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the COP27 Presidency, and YOUNGO invite you to their event during the Africa Climate Week on "Beyond activism — Leveraging the potential of youth contribution to transformative adaptation and long-term resilience". 

With charismatic young people emerging from Africa, activism has been the most prominent contribution by far. This event will discuss other avenues for effective youth contribution while highlighting challenges and potential solutions to facilitate youth contribution toward transformative adaptation and long-term resilience in Africa.

Moderator: Ms. Lilian Daphine Lunyolo, Fellow, UNFCCC

16:00 — 16:10 Introductory remarks by the COP 27 Youth Envoy

16:10 — 16:30 Follow-up remarks by speakers and elaboration of their role in youth engagement

16:30 — 17:30 Panel Discussion:

• Dr. Omnia El Omrani, COP 27 Youth Envoy
• Ms. Elizabeth Gulugulu, Global South Focal Point, YOUNGO
• Mr. Jordan Okana, Vice President, AISEC Garbon
• Dr. Richard Munang, Deputy Regional Director, UNEP Africa Office
• Ms. Noora Makela, Programme Coordinator, Migration, Environment and Climate Change, IOM
• Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Principal, Climate Change & Green Growth Department, AFDB

Further information regarding IOM's participation in the Africa Climate Week can be found here.