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Exciting News For Nakuru County Youth! LCOY Kenya 2024, in partnership with WWF-Kenya and Youth4Nature through INUKA Afrika, is hosting a three-day Pre-LCOY from tomorrow, August 27th to 29th in Nakuru County. This event will focus on the crucial role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in building climate resilience and the pivotal role Kenyan youth play in driving this change. Under the theme Unlocking Youth Potential for Scaled NbS Action, this Pre-LCOY aims to: 1⃣ Empower youth with a deeper understanding of NbS best practices through policy reviews and hands-on field experiences. 2⃣Uncover opportunities for synergizing and scaling NbS initiatives, tailored to Kenya's unique challenges. 3⃣Critically analyze existing policy and financial tools, providing actionable recommendations for real-world impact. We will be updating you with key session insights as the workshop progresses! YOUNGO UN Climate Change UN Biodiversity #LCOYKe2024 #NatureBasedSolutions #YouthforNbS #justclimateaction

Check out Elphic Tossi's insightful recap of our three-day Pre-LCOY workshop in Kilifi! As the founder of Onemilliontrees4Kilifi, Elphic highlights key learnings on Adaptation and Climate Finance and shares valuable inputs gathered for the Kenyan Youth Statement from Kilifi County. Read more through the link below: https://lnkd.in/d8JEcmxy #lcoyke2024 #justclimateaction #climatefinance

successful days of intense learning,thinking and fun created by LCOY-KENYA in kilifi during the “Building Generations for Climate Resilience" PRE-LCOY 2024.Delved deep in climate change policies and how the youth can make the new world more comfortable through systems thinking. creativity and innovation were encouraged inthe resilience building.

Collins Otieno from Hivos led a session on the Climate Finance Agenda at COP and the national level, covering various financing instruments. The climate finance landscape is shaped by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Aligning national policies with these global mechanisms is key to securing and utilizing climate funds effectively, guided by policies like the Climate Change Act and the national climate change strategy. The GCF focuses on reducing vulnerability and building resilience, but there's a need to accelerate its implementation to benefit communities. The GEF, through its LDCF and SCCF sub-funds, supports adaptation and technology for the most vulnerable nations. Share your experience with these climate finance mechanisms in the comments below. YOUNGO UN Climate Change Green Climate Fund Global Environment Facility #LCOYKE2024 #JustClimateAction #ClimateFinance

Climate change disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable in our communities. Today, PESAID is proud to join a three-day Pre-LCOY workshop at Silver Palm, Kilifi County, focused on empowering young climate champions to develop sustainable solutions. The discussions center around Adaptation and Climate Finance, crucial aspects for building resilience in our communities. Together with LCOY-KENYA @KenyaYWCA, VSO Kenya and @The50Percent we are driving meaningful change for a sustainable future. 🌍💪 #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableSolutions #PESAID

Over the past few months, Kenyan youth with their smartphones have proved to be a force to be reckoned with! Yesterday during the Building a Climate-Resilient Future for Young People session facilitated by Valentine Maina of VSOKenya, youth in Kilifi were challenged to actively participate in public participation forums, especially the upcoming ones on The different CIDPs ( County Integrated Development Plan) We were also encouraged to closely examine these key bills: 1⃣The Livestock Bill 2024 2⃣The Seed and Plant Varieties Act 3️⃣The Mung Beans Bill 4️⃣ Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill, 2023. 5️⃣ The Natural Resources Benefit Sharing Bill, 2022. We are curious to hear from you. Have you read through any of them? What are your key takeaways and concerns? YOUNGO #LCOYKE2024 #JustClimateAction

LCOY Kenya 2024, in partnership with Arid Lands Information Network, Oxfam Kenya, VSO, and YWCA Kenya, will be hosting a transformative Adaptation and Climate Finance Workshop for Kilifi County youth from 19th to 21st August next week. This workshop will empower Kilifi's young climate leaders with a deep understanding of the global climate policy and climate finance architecture, equipping them to: 1️⃣Navigate climate finance to boost community resilience 2️⃣Develop and pitch sustainable, bankable projects 3⃣Identify and build on existing community efforts to address climate adaptation challenges By the end, we aim to see Kilifi youth leading the way in climate action, armed with the knowledge and tools to make real impact. Stay tuned for updates! #LCOYKE2024 #YouthClimatePolicy #KilifiClimateAction #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateFinance

Such an immense pleasure participating in an event themed "Empowering Kenyan Youth for Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Action" organized by LCOY-KENYA As the climate crisis deepens, it’s increasingly clear that our generation must take the lead in implementing and advocating for Agroecology—an approach that harmonizes agriculture with ecological principles to create sustainable and equitable food systems. Agroecology is not just a method of farming; it’s a transformative movement that empowers communities, enhances biodiversity, and ensures food sovereignty. We , should take up these spaces!. During the event, I had the opportunity to present practical products from my agroforestry initiatives in my first-ever mini exhibition. This platform allowed me to demonstrate how innovative agroforestry practices can contribute to both ecological restoration and sustainable livelihoods. It was a rewarding experience to see the interest and enthusiasm for Agroecology among my peers and to be part of a larger movement that is driving real change. I am running this initiative through my start up @tree_mendouske To mark youth day, my message is that we can create food systems that are not only productive but also resilient and equitable, ensuring a better future for all. #Agroecology #YouthLeadership #genz #ClimateAction #FoodSystems #Agroforestry #youthday Beatrice Wambui . Victor Henu LCOY-KENYA Sonny Halms Kimang'a

Having spent a decade working within policy-making environments, I can attest that the greatest obstacle to sustainable development is the fragmented and siloed implementation of policies. On #InternationalYouthDay2024, I had the privilege of discussing with young people why building collective intelligence and adopting a systemic approach is crucial for addressing challenges in food systems. I illustrated this point using the story from Godfrey John Saxe's poem "The Elephant and the Six Blind Men." Each blind man, having touched only one part of the elephant, described it differently, demonstrating how incomplete perspectives can lead to misunderstandings. As we tackle food systems challenges, it is essential to recognize that diverse viewpoints—shaped by different cultures, environments, and experiences—must be integrated to form a comprehensive understanding. This is where the wisdom of the crowd's concept comes in handy especially in enhancing collaboration and cooperation. I am grateful to the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, LCOY-KENYA, #WorldFoodForum and other partners for their support in organizing the successful 2024 Youth Day. Special thanks to Stefanos Fotiou , Dr. Nicole De Paula #PriscillaMuiruri Victor Muiru Brenda Mareri Maureen Muketha Dorah Momanyi Elizabeth Mwende GE EBK, GIEK, MEIK Ruth Magak Apollo Karuga, RD. for joining and sharing insights. Together with effective #ClimateAction we can #EndPoverty and ensure #ZeroHunger in the world.

Yesterday, on #YouthDay, we had an exciting #LCOY food system event that brought Kenyan youth together to take action! We focused on empowering young people to create #sustainable food systems, tackle #climate challenges, and strengthen #agriculture. The event was full of energy and ideas, with workshops and talks that showed how we can make our food systems stronger and more resilient. It was more than just a gathering it was a step forward in building a better future for all of us. LCOY-KENYA #YouthDay #LCOYKenya #SustainableFoodSystems #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment