The climate crisis is jeopardizing hard-won development gains and reinforcing cycles of poverty, fragility, and vulnerability. Today, there is an unprecedented sense of urgency among Africa’s youth to take action and find sustainable solutions to climate change.
Against the backdrop of Africa Climate Week, this virtual roundtable will provide an opportunity for young activists from West and Central Africa committed to climate issues to share their concerns and visions on solutions.
12:00 pm - 12:03 pm | Introduction by Naye Bathily, External Affairs Manager for Western and Central Africa, World Bank |
12:03 pm - 12:08 pm | Welcome by Gilles Yabi, Executive Director, Citizen Think Tank WATHI |
12:08 pm - 12:10 pm | Video |
12:10 pm - 12:20 pm | Presentation by Kanta Kumari Rigaud, Lead Environmental Specialist, World Bank |
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm | Panel moderated by Gilles Yabi, Executive Director, WATHI Panelists:
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1:00 pm - 1:25 pm | Q&A with participants and closing remarks by panelists |
1:25 pm - 1:30 pm | Closing remarks by Kanta Kumari Rigaud, Lead Environmental Specialist, World Bank |
1:30 pm | End of session |
