Article by Bino Makhalanyane A Gathering of Young Minds for Climate Action On the 2nd and 3rd of August 2024, the South Africa Climate Action Network, the Global Shapers Community: Tshwane Hub, and the African Climate Reality Project hosted the Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) South Africa 2024. This significant event convened over 100 youth...
Article by Morena Pule On Monday 17 June 2024 , 43 young people from the ecumenical joined the Climate YES one day workshop on Generational Restoration under climate justice. Eco-champ Morena Pule began the day with a brief bible study on See, Judge and Act using Deuteronomy 6 as the base of bible study, the...
Article by Climate YES members The young people of Climate YES were invited to attend the Continental Capacity Building and Roundtable of the Africa Faith Actors Network for Climate Justice in Nairobi Kenya from 27th to 29th August 2024. Four youths from Eswatini, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia participated in the meeting, representing the different hubs....
Article by Letago Kgomoeswana – Climate YES South Africa Attending the Regional Conference of Youth on Climate Change (RCOY Southern Africa 2024) as a delegate for ClimateYES has been an empowering and transformative experience. Held under the theme “Shaping Financial Climate Resilience for Child and Youth-led Adaptation,” the event broughttogether passionate young leaders from across...
We’re thrilled to announce that Climate YES has been recognized with the prestigious “Power of Hope” Award! This incredible honor celebrates the impactful work of our dedicated volunteers and their commitment to climate justice. Christian Aid specifically sought to acknowledge powerful ecumenical work that aligns with their mission, values, and thematic priorities, connecting UK volunteers...
Article by Eric Kapira, Climate YES – Tanzania My name is Erick Kapira, a champion for climate change in Tanzania and the chairperson of Climate Yes Tanzania. We have been involved in various environmental conservation activities, particularly focusing on marine environments, through the following activities: 1. Cleaning beaches by removing plastic waste.2. Planting mangroves to...
Climate YES delegates Collins Lungu (Zambia), Mncedisi Masuku (Eswatini), and Emmanuel Kenyi (South Sudan) share their reflections on COP29, held in Baku from November 9th to 23rd, 2024. They delve into the conference’s key discussions and outcomes, addressing crucial questions such as the most significant breakthroughs and setbacks in negotiations, the evolution of discussions on...
In Africa, young people make up 60% to 70% of the total population and boasts the world’s youngest population which is expected to grow even further. This proportion is not different in our religious population where young people make up the biggest population. Young people therefore have become a vital force that bring about the...
