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As the public questions if governments can meet climate commitments and get back on course to prevent catastrophic warming, countries face pressures to finalize carbon market rules to meet this decades demands.

In global climate conversations, Africa is often minimized by a focus on its challenges and disproportionate climate impacts. However, this does not tell the full story—the continent possesses immense renewable resources critical for accelerating the energy transition and has an expansive young population engaged in environmental advocacy. Following the Youth Sustainable Development Conference 2024 in Morocco, conference planner Clare McCarthy emphasizes the innovation and power showcased at the event. She advocates for an asset-based perspective on Africa to maximize its unique strengths in the fight against climate change.

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.

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?

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.