Tag:youth advocacy

Climate Change

COP26 President urged to engage young people meaningfully

In preparation for the 26th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which...

Michael Simire - February 14, 2021

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World leaders told to recognise youth as climate advocates

Young people around the world have been instrumental in mobilising for climate action and leading public demand for a transformational response from governments to...

Michael Simire - December 17, 2020

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Climate case against 33 countries clears major hurdle at European court

The European Court of Human Rights announced on Monday, November 30, 2020 its decision to green-light a first-of-its-kind climate case against 33 countries. Its...

Michael Simire - November 30, 2020

Climate Change

Six Portuguese youths sue 33 countries over climate crisis

Four children and two young adults from Portugal have filed what looks like an unprecedented climate change case with the European Court of Human...

Michael Simire - September 3, 2020

Sustainable Devpt

Nigerian youth, digital media advocate for SDGC/A 2017

The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) has picked Nigerian youth campaigner and digital media expert, Olumide Idowu, to manage social media and...

Michael Simire - June 29, 2017