Resources on: Youth and Environment

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Africa Environment Outlook for Youth Report : Our Region Our Life

The trumpet call has sounded all over Africa and the youth have responded enthusiastically. This publication is the youth version of the premier Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) report. AEO was the first comprehensive and integrated report on the African environment.

Africa youth Environment Network Conference: increasing young women's participation in environmental activism - Arthi Sanpath.

This reportback covers the first Africa Youth Environment Network (AYEN) strategic planning conference held in Brazzaville, Congo, in May 2006, which was organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Part of the discussions was the theme of gender mainstreaming within the formation of the network. It was acknowledged that young African women have a key role to play in the future of our African continent, being active participants in claiming the continent and fighting for gender and environmental justice.

Climate Change Kiosk - Climate Talk Series

A special feature of the kiosk is the climate talk series where invited representatives of IGOs, NGOs, Business and Industry and Governments give 15 minute presentations relating to a theme. For this year's Kiosk panels, the works of graphic designer Harish Murthi from Nairobi are featured. Mr. Murthi's work captures the issues of adaptation, technology transfer, CDM opportunities, youth initiative and local initiatives.

International Conference of Youth 2 (COY2)and African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC)

Climate change has become a concern for governments all over the world. This November shall witness the hosting of the 12th Committee of Parties meeting (COP12) organised by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and hosted by the Ministry of Environment in the Government of Kenya.

Africa Environment Outlook (AEO)

The activities of young people in Africa have and will continue to have a tremendous impact on the environment and, for that reason, it is important that youth have access to an interesting and reliable source of information about the environment. The Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) recently published by UNEP provides a comprehensive analysis of status and trends of the environment in Africa and engendered participation from a wide range of stakeholders.

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Africa Environment Outlook for Youth

The activities of young people in Africa have and will continue to have a tremendous impact on the environment and, for that reason, it is important that youth have access to an interesting and reliable source of information about the environment. The Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) recently published by UNEP provides a comprehensive analysis of status and trends of the environment in Africa and engendered participation from a wide range of stakeholders. It is considered an important tool for information dissemination on environmental issues in the region, however it is targeted primarily at governments and policy makers and its technical nature is not particularly youth-friendly.

United Nations Environment Programme: Tunza for Youth

The word “TUNZA” means “to treat with care or affection” in Kiswahili (a sub-regional language of Eastern Africa). The overall TUNZA Concept, therefore, is built around this theme. It is an initiative that is meant to develop activities in the areas of capacity building, environmental awareness, and information exchange, with a vision to foster a generation of environmentally conscious citizens, capable of positive action.