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Young Women Christian Association in partnership with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung have rolled out efforts to educate and sensitize marginalized communities, youth, women, and persons living with disability through conferences and training pre-COP28.
This is meant to foster greater participation, inclusivity and simplify the language barrier and bridge the knowledge gap to ensure a more inclusive strategy is developed.
The pre-COP 28 conversation comes at a time when a great percentage of the Kenyan population particularly marginalized communities have a struggle to comprehend the intricacies and benefits of these discussions around climate Change.
Speaking during the opening of the two-day workshop Michael Okumu-The Deputy Director, Climate Change Directorate and Lead- presumed that civil societies should strive to understand pressing issues and minority crises and give possible workable solutions.
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According to YWCA, Despite the pivotal roles in climate adaptation and mitigation, African youth, women, and indigenous communities are often left out of the critical post-Paris climate dialogue.
YWCA Kenya has taken a significant step towards amplifying the voices of marginalized communities by Collaboratively, facilitating crucial participation of youth, women, and indigenous representatives in shaping Kenya’s climate change policies. This includes input on climate change act amendments, county climate action plans, and critical COP discussions.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government is set to host COP 28, the 28th Conference of the Parties slated for November 30th to December 12th, 2023.
The Conference is expected to convene over 70,000 participants, including heads of state, government officials, international industry leaders, private sector representatives, academics, experts, youth, and non-state actors amongst others.