Climate Change: Nigerian Youth advocates to host side-event at COP28 in Dubai

 

Nigerian youth advocates are gearing up to make a significant impact on the global stage as they prepare to host a significant youth side-event at the upcoming COP28 summit, set to be held in Dubai.*

The event is convened by Kemi Areola, former Special Assistant on Youth, ICT, and Corporate Relations to the immediate past Minister of Youth and Sports Development, and will be organized by Vivacity Development, an organization dedicated to promoting positive change and development.

Topics for discussion during the event include human health, with a focus on women and young people; adaptation strategies, resilience building; and the power of individual actions in the fight against climate change.

This initiative builds on the success of a previous Nigerian youth side event, which took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022, organized by the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports. Last year’s event was centered on “Youth and Climate Change,” highlighting the crucial role young individuals play in addressing climate-related challenges.

During the 2022 event, a tree planting project named “Project 250k” was launched with the aim of combatting the adverse effects of climate change in Nigeria.

As COP28 in Dubai approaches, Nigerian youth advocates, led by Kemi Areola and supported by Vivacity Development, are poised to drive climate action and awareness to new heights. Together, they aim to chart a course toward a more sustainable future, recognizing the vital roles of Africa’s youth, women, and climate change in shaping our shared destiny.