Empowering Namibian Youth for Climate Action: Insights from the Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek
Key Ideas
- The Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek, supported by UNDP Namibia, focused on empowering youth to drive national climate solutions and prepare for COP29.
- Sessions highlighted the importance of biodiversity, climate vulnerability, and advocacy strategies, aligning with Namibia's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy and Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0.
- Youth-led organizations showcased climate initiatives, with discussions covering waste management opportunities, green hydrogen projects, and indigenous knowledge in climate action.
- Renowned speakers like Katharine Hayhoe inspired youth to take climate action, emphasizing turning climate anxiety into hope and global collaboration.
The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) held in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme 'Youth at the Forefront: Driving National Climate Solutions,' gathered over 50 youth delegates from 14 regions. Supported by UNDP Namibia, the event aimed to empower young leaders in addressing climate change and preparing for COP29. Key sessions focused on biodiversity's role in climate adaptation, core topics like climate vulnerability and advocacy strategies, and aligning youth efforts with Namibia's sustainability frameworks. The conference showcased youth-led initiatives and projects by organizations like Wakapinya Environmental Organisation and Youth4CAN. Day 2 highlighted climate mitigation, green hydrogen projects, and the significance of indigenous knowledge in water management. Renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe inspired the delegates to take action, emphasizing hope and global collaboration. The event, supported by UNDP Namibia, EU Namibia, and GIZ Namibia, concluded with a pledge by youth delegates to combat climate change, setting the stage for active youth participation in climate discussions.
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Projects
Biodiversity
Sustainability
Green Technology
Community Engagement
Climate Adaptation
Youth Leadership
Indigenous Knowledge
Climate Education
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