About AYICC

MISSION

Through skills development and knowledge building, ensure active youth participation at all institutional levels as well as influence the adoption of climate-friendly behavioural changes at the community level

AYICC OVERVIEW

The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC) will address the bigger picture of climate change by appreciating its links with sustainable development.
In this regard, the AYICC will link climate change and poverty reduction targets, especially in terms of utilizing appropriate and ecologically viable strategies.
Thus ensuring both positive developments and avoiding the negative impacts of climate change.

OUR GOAL

To build capacity and strong partnerships among African youth so that they may understand the urgency of the situation and take action against the impacts of climate change for both present and future generations.
This will be accomplished through participation in the negotiation and implementation of adequate strategies at all institutional levels including strategies at the grassroots level that showcase youth-led initiatives against climate change.

OUR VISION

An African continent with an empowered and united youth movement, proactively involved in the decision making process and the adoption of sustainable options towards a better climate and social equity.

CORE VALUES

Representation
Gender equity
Geographical balance
Transparency
Democracy
Cultural democracy

Our Objectives

Youth innovation encouraged
Youth encouraged to translate scientific and indigenous knowledge into concrete actions/projects
Increase capacity of youth actions on campuses across Africa
Youth Empowerment through active participation in the development of their education environments
Youth skills developed and increased youth participation in the environmental movement
Increased youth understanding of complex climate issues and encourage youth to explore science material.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Networking and partnerships, including South/South and South/North.
Communication and Education
Precaution
Mitigation
Adaptation
Indigenous and scientific knowledge



About AYICC AYICC Founding Conference AYICC Structure, Goals & Activities AYICC at COP13 in Bali Publications Climate Change Information Contributors AYICC Funding Opportunities Contact Us Home			About AYICC MISSION Through skills development and knowledge building, ensure active youth participation at all institutional levels as well as influence the adoption of climate-friendly behavioural changes at the community level AYICC OVERVIEW The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC) will address the bigger picture of climate change by appreciating its links with sustainable development. In this regard, the AYICC will link climate change and poverty reduction targets, especially in terms of utilizing appropriate and ecologically viable strategies. Thus ensuring both positive developments and avoiding the negative impacts of climate change. OUR GOAL To build capacity and strong partnerships among African youth so that they may understand the urgency of the situation and take action against the impacts of climate change for both present and future generations. This will be accomplished through participation in the negotiation and implementation of adequate strategies at all institutional levels including strategies at the grassroots level that showcase youth-led initiatives against climate change. OUR VISION An African continent with an empowered and united youth movement, proactively involved in the decision making process and the adoption of sustainable options towards a better climate and social equity. CORE VALUES Representation Gender equity Geographical balance Transparency Democracy Cultural democracy Our Objectives Youth innovation encouraged Youth encouraged to translate scientific and indigenous knowledge into concrete actions/projects Increase capacity of youth actions on campuses across Africa Youth Empowerment through active participation in the development of their education environments Youth skills developed and increased youth participation in the environmental movement Increased youth understanding of complex climate issues and encourage youth to explore science material. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Networking and partnerships, including South/South and South/North. Communication and Education Precaution Mitigation Adaptation Indigenous and scientific knowledge