On 27 June 2026, the South African Council of Churches (SACC) hosted a memorable and inspiring National Youth Prayer Walk and Youth-Led Service in commemoration of Youth Month. The event began with a prayer walk from the Hector Pieterson Museum to Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, honouring the legacy of the...
On 13 June 2026, Climate YES (Youth Ecumenical Summit) Namibia hosted the Youth Voices for Climate Justice Workshop under the theme “Environmental Stewardship for a Sustainable and Just Future” at St Michael Anglican Church in Katutura, Windhoek. The workshop brought together 37 youth leaders from various church denominations committed to advancing climate justice, environmental stewardship,...
On 02 MAY 2026, Climate YES Tanzania convened its National Members Meeting and Youth Advocacy Dialogue in Dar es Salaam. The gathering brought together Climate YES Tanzania members from different regions of the country to strengthen their unity, deepen their understanding of climate justice, and enhance their advocacy skills for collective action. Although the event...
On June 7, 2026, the Climate YES (CY) movement, in close collaboration with the Namirembe Diocese Youth Ministry, convened a transformative Youth Forest Conservation and Advocacy Training in Masulita Parish, Uganda. Hosted at St. Peter’s Kakiri Church of Uganda (COU), the gathering served as a powerful testament to a enduring truth: the global struggle for...
Climate YES–Kenya, in partnership with JPIC Franciscans Africa and leading faith-based, climate, and social justice coalitions, spearheaded a transformative event at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi on May 29, 2026. Bringing together citizens, faith leaders, students, grassroots activists, artists, and climate justice champions, the Climate Art Build Concert united diverse voices...
On Friday, June 6, 2026, Climate YES Kenya-Kisumu hub hosted a World Environment Day Creative Art Workshop, bringing together young people and Climate YES members for a day of learning, reflection, creativity, and action. The event provided a unique platform for participants to explore the connection between faith, environmental stewardship, climate justice, and youth leadership....
The International Federation of Surveyors—known globally by its French abbreviation FIG (Fédération Internationale des Géomètres)—is the premier UN- and World Bank–recognized non-governmental organization representing surveying, geospatial, and land administration professionals worldwide. Founded in 1878, FIG represents national member associations, ministries, academic institutions, and industry experts across more than 120 countries. The organization serves as an...
Faith-based youth leaders in Ezulwini gathered on 14 May 2026 at the Community Hall in Ezulwini Royal Kraal for the Climate Justice Advocacy Indaba hosted by Climate YES Eswatini. The event brought together 23 young people from churches affiliated with the Council of Eswatini Churches, the Conference of Churches, and the League of Churches to...
In Africa, young people make up the majority of the population and are the hardest hit by environmental crises. In Togo, these challenges manifest daily as recurring floods in Lomé, depleted agricultural soils, declining crop yields, biodiversity loss, and a mounting plastic waste crisis. In response, Climate YES Togo—with support from Climate YES—officially launched its...
On the 6 th of June 2026 More than 65 Christian youth from different denominations gathered in Juba to launch the Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit (Climate YES) South Sudan, marking the beginning of a nationwide faith-based movement dedicated to climate advocacy, environmental stewardship, and climate justice. The launch brought together young leaders, church representatives, and...
