GEO-6 for Youth: Africa


Table of Contents


Preface by United Nations Environment Programme Director and Regional Representative for Africa Foreword by AMCEN President Executive Summary


Chapter 1: Youth-led Green Solutions Key Messages


1.1 Introduction 1.2 Africa’s greatest asset: Youth


1.2.1 Challenges facing Africa’s greatest asset 1.3 Nature powering youth livelihoods 1.3.1 Natural capital


1.3.2 Challenges to Africa’s natural capital 1.4 The green economy


1.4.1 The green economy and job creation 1.5 Young African scientists and sustainability 1.5.1 Sustainable power supply


1.5.2 Sustainable agricultural practices 1.5.3 The way forward for young scientists


1.6 Communicating change: Innovative means to creating environmental awareness 1.7 Conclusion References


Chapter 2: A Breath of Fresh Air Key Messages


2.1 Introduction 2.2 Youth role in addressing air pollution


2.3 Youth economic empowerment through renewable energy and energy efficiency 2.3.1 The economic rewards of off-grid electricity 2.4 Climate change in Africa


2.4.1 Challenges faced by youth in accessing global climate funds 2.4.2 Enhancing youth adaptation to climate change


2.5 Conclusion References


Chapter 3: Restoring our Land Key Messages


3.1 Introduction 3.2 Sustainable land management


3.3 Waste generation and economic opportunities 3.4 Climate Smart Agriculture


3.5 Nurturing the next crop of Africa’s farmers


3.6 The potential synergies between climate change mitigation, youth employment, and food security goals 3.7 Conclusion References


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