The impact of climate change is too evident in Africa to ignore, from the sweltering heat and destructive floods to persistent droughts and subpar agricultural harvests. Despite the fact that young people, especially in Africa, are sensitive to climate change, political mobilization is highly challenging.

There is a common framing when talking about youth and climate change that places young people as only being influenced in the future, omitting the current effects that youth are experiencing and how these impacts may differ from those experienced by older generations. The same is true of an expanding field of activity focused on fostering a just transition in Africa related to climate change.

A new opportunity centered on the just transition is a crucial means of involving young people.

The Environment and Climate Action Working Group of the All-Africa Students Union has been at the forefront of demystifying climate change from the scientific jargon to an everyday language that the general populace can easily relate with. An identified challenge within the climate change mitigation and
adaptation space is Climate Education. To achieve this, need an all-hands-on-deck approach. To broaden participation within the scope of Climate Change, it is imperative to communicate the challenge in a language that is best understood by all. This has been one of the key priorities of the Working group!

We believe COP 28 is a one-stop shop for Climate Action. All well-meaning global citizens and organisations involved in climate change converge to mark progress, assess stands and review strategies. With the substantial contributions of the All-African Students in line with Environment and Climate Mitigation, we hope to secure funding for representation and direct participation in the CoP 28 in Dubai
to help drive the conversation and equally showcase the potential of the African Student.