PACJA targets 3,000 young climate leaders by 2027
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The Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) aims to train over 3,000 young climate leaders by 2027. This commitment was made during the launch of applications for the sixth cohort of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ), taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 20th to July 3rd, 2027. Since the inception of the Nairobi Summer School, PACJA has trained more than 2,500 young people from 144 countries in Africa and beyond.
Dr. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of PACJA, highlighted the school's role as a hub for capacity-building and leadership development for young climate advocates. Notably, alumni of the program are actively engaged in climate negotiations and advocacy at both the continental and global levels. Dr. Samuel Ogalla, Head of Unit for Climate Change at the African Union, emphasized the impact of PACJA's alumni in UNFCCC negotiations, covering various thematic areas such as climate finance and adaptation.
Alumna Shampi Anna shared that PACJA's support played a crucial role in the passage of climate-related legislation in Kenya. Dr. Augustine Njamnshi, Executive Director of ACSEA and Chair of the PACJA Board, expressed that the Nairobi Summer School is a strategic move to equip young African leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively participate in COP32 and shape Africa's climate future.
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