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Climate Policy Aug, 2024

African Youth Leaders Mobilize for Climate Action

Funding climate initiatives is key to resolving the climate crisis. During the 2024 Youth Sustainable Development Conference in Morocco, African youth climate leaders voiced concerns about lack of funding to combat climate change and called on people in positions of power to elevate youth in productive ways. Over the course of two days, delegates from different countries brainstormed solutions to assist Rwanda, Uganda, and other African nations address climate impacts and threats.
 First-time international delegate Dana Kahn shares her insights on her colleagues and fellow advocates at the inspiring conference. She calls on foundations, large and small, to begin funding more climate solutions and particularly youth environmental projects.
Student Experience at COP Jul, 2024

Climate Activists Demand Larger Say in Global Talks

Activists are challenging leaders on Paris Agreement commitments and calling for more inclusivity. As the UN climate meetings face rising fossil fuel influence, will their voices be heard?
Water Dec, 2023

The Ocean is a Climate Casualty and Key Solution

The ocean naturally traps excess heat and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With climate change imperiling the marine system, UN climate policy needs to incorporate ocean-related solutions.
Climate Justice Aug, 2023

Youth Power on Climate: Beyond Tokenism

Youth have faced a number of challenges that have limited their involvement in climate discussions such as lack of funding and inclusion in negotiations, inadequate climate education and capacity building, VISA restrictions, and linguistic barriers.
Climate Justice Jul, 2023

Restoring Earth through Science and Songs

Dana Kahn 23C, 25G, finds creative inspiration for many of her songs through hearing different stories from climate leaders. Last March, she traveled to New York for the Ceres Global Conference, a three-day business forum of business people, politicians, and social leaders promoting a collective and sustainable course for the economy.