Climate change continues to pose significant environmental and social challenges to communities, requiring collective action from different sectors of society. Faith communities have a particularly important role to play because of their strong community networks, trusted leadership and ability to mobilize people around issues affecting their wellbeing and environment. Recognizing this potential, Climate YES Zambia...
Climate YES Uganda participated in the LCOY Uganda 2026 held in Kampala from August 5–7, 2026, under the global framework of YOUNGO the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC). During the conference, Climate YES successfully hosted a side event in Pavilion D, titled “Faith in Action: Scaling Youth-Led Green Innovations for a Resilient Uganda,” organised...
On Tuesday, 23 June 2026, Climate YES South Africa hosted a Climate Justice Workshop at the Church of Grace in Thabong, Welkom. The workshop brought together 28 young people from various ecumenical churches across Matjhabeng to deepen their understanding of climate justice and strengthen youth leadership in environmental action. The programme began with interactive ice-breaker...
Climate YES Botswana on Saturday, 8 August 2026 gathered at the BOFABONETHA conference facility in Gaborone for an Introductory Workshop that formally launched climate justice conversations among the country’s church denominations. This gathering marked a vital step forward in local movement building, bringing together thirteen representatives including the Anglican Church Diocese of Botswana, the Methodist...
On July 27, 2026, Climate YES DRC gathered fifteen youth leaders on July 27, 2026, at the SKV Center in Goma, DRC, for an intensive practical workshop on upcycling plastic waste into art and functional items. Grounded in this biblical call to stewardship, the gathering sought to address one of Goma's most pressing environmental challenges through creative, community-led action.
Climate YES Nigeria Launched in Taraba For years, the climate crisis has been unfolding quietly in our communities—not quietly enough for those living through it, but often quietly enough to be overlooked. In Taraba State, a land blessed with forests, mountains, rivers and fertile agricultural communities, the signs are becoming harder to ignore. The changing...
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...
