Youth and Climate Justice: An Assessment of COP29 Outcomes on Climate Financing for Low-Income Countries

Youth and Climate Justice: An Assessment of COP29 Outcomes on Climate Financing for Low-Income Countries

Youth are also greatly impacted by climate change due to the loss of educational and skill-building opportunities. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that by 2050, climate change would cause up to 1.8 billion school days to be lost worldwide, which will have a catastrophic effect on the education and skill-building of young people.

The Role of Youth in Promoting Human Rights and Social Justice in the SADC Region

The Role of Youth in Promoting Human Rights and Social Justice in the SADC Region

Apart from engaging in activism and lobbying, young people in the SADC area also use community-based projects to advance social justice and human rights. Numerous youth in the neighborhood participate in community-based initiatives that support social justice and human rights, especially in the fields of economic empowerment, health, and education.