Surge Africa has officially launched of the Youth Manifesto on Climate Change, a collective call to action from Nigerian Youths to the Nigerian government on key socioeconomic and environmental issues that must be addressed to fully tackle the growing threat of the climate crisis.
These issues are highlighted as a list of intersecting demands for key sectors outlining health, water, agriculture, urban sustainability, energy access, climate finance, waste management, and transportation as fundamental areas of action for the government to effectively address.
The launch event, held on December 16, 2023, created a platform for meaningful engagement between state and non-state actors and the adoption of the Youth Manifesto on Climate Change by key stakeholders.
Some notable endorsement of the Youth Manifesto on Climate Change comes from the Sokoto State Ministry of Environment, the Zamfara Ministry of Environment, Mines and Solid Ministry Development, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), and the Nigerian Youth Parliament.
To create a lifeline of implementation for the Youth Manifesto on Climate Change, Surge Africa developed the Youth Climate Collective: an initiative that seeks to streamline the demands of the Youth Manifesto into actionable points to ensure that the call to action outlined in the Youth Manifesto on Climate Change are prioritised and implemented.
“The Youth Climate Collective emerges as a dynamic platform, promoting actionable steps for a sustainable future from a youth perspective. This initiative stems from the collective determination of Nigeria’s vibrant youth to address the climate crisis and its profound impact on our nation’s prosperity,” stated the group.
With Nigeria boasting one of the world’s largest youth populations, and the demography that will be most impacted by climate change, the Youth Climate Collective is said to serve as a rallying point, advocating for urgent and robust political interventions to address the existential crisis.
“Our vision is to build a network of young changemakers leading the charge on Climate Governance and Diplomacy across Nigeria and beyond the African continent. The Youth Climate Collective invites stakeholders, visionaries, and advocates from diverse backgrounds to contribute their invaluable knowledge and experiences to this pivotal gathering, shaping a sustainable future for generations to come,” added Surge Africa.
The Youth Manifesto on Climate Change can be downloaded here.
