It’s Getting Hot In Here

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Now that the UN Climate negotiations in Nairobi are over participants have had time to reflect and rethink what has happened and what still needs to happen. Of course the progress made in the negotiations does not come close to adequately addressing the magnitude and severity of our climate crisis. However, progress has been made and if we look past the (slow and convoluted) politics there are clear positive outcomes and reasons to remain optimistic. One of the outcomes that is particularly encouraging and exciting is the official launching of the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change! Many individuals and organizations (particularly the Greenpeace Solar Generation team!) have been part of bringing this initiative together. Those of us who were in Nairobi and had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the passionate and dedicated youth and organizers involved in this initiative can attest to its strength and significance. I would tell you more about it but would rather let the African Youth involved speak for themselves. The short video attached, put together with the help of several people from the Conference of Youth in Nairobi, was used for the official launch of the AYICC in a side event during the United Nations climate change convention. This video contains some of the voices of the youth from across Africa who are concerned about climate change and who are taking action and making a difference.To learn more or to help fund this vital organization please visit www.AYICC.org for more information.