Africa Youth Needs- YOUNGO
This report on African Youth Climate Needs, prepared by YOUNGO for Africa Climate Week 2023, provides a critical analysis of the unique challenges and immense potential of Africa’s youth population in confronting the climate crisis. The findings are based on a voluntary survey designed to capture youth voices and perceptions, aiming to inform constructive, fact-based discussions and actions.
Report Focus: Analyzes the urgent needs of Africa’s youth-–who will make up 42% of the world's youth by 2030—to be equipped to combat climate change and actively participate in crafting effective climate solutions, based on direct survey data.
Features: The report presents findings from a voluntary sampling survey circulated through YOUNGO networks. It highlights the severe vulnerability of African ecosystems and young populations to climate impacts, arguing for the essential inclusion of youth perspectives in policies and strategies to unlock inclusive and effective climate action.