Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda

Gender Equity is key to a fair transition! As #COP29 draws to a close, we’re reminded that excluding women in climate action is a half-measure. Amplifying women’s voices ensures true inclusivity. Join SHE Changes Climate and advocate for a #FairTransitionForAll. #SHEChangesClimate

Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda at the PRE-INC-5 Breakfast Meeting 🌿 Ahead of the 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on #plasticpollution, We have joined stakeholders at the PRE-INC-5 Breakfast Meeting at Protea Hotel by Marriott® Kampala Skyz Hosted by BIO VISION AFRICA (BiVA) and @WWF Uganda, the meeting is focused on Uganda’s role in advancing a global treaty to combat plastic pollution. As the world gathers in Busan, Korea 🇰🇷 (Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2024), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda remains committed to amplifying youth voices and driving sustainable solutions. #INC5 #PlasticPollution #YouthAction #Sustainability

Are you in Ghana this November? Join me and Anja Carron in Accra as we organize an informal gathering to connect like-minded experts, share insights, and foster meaningful conversations around the #circulareconomy and its intersection with various sectors. Females in the space are highly welcome 🙏🏼 Circle Economy Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda , B. INSPIRED WITH STORIES FROM AFRICA (B.ISA) , Circular Economy Club

The Uganda Children and Youth Climate Statement is now live! Explore Uganda’s children and youth priorities for climate action under the #LCOYUganda2024 theme: “Mainstreaming the Power of Children and Youth in Tackling Climate Change in Uganda.” Find it here: https://bit.ly/4hO9pad

A Historic Win for GAYO! 🌟 Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has made history as the first youth-led organization to win the prestigious 2024 The Earthshot Prize Prize in the #CleanOurAir category! 🌍✨ This award highlights #GAYO’s impactful work in sustainable #waste management, creating green jobs, and championing #circular economies across #Africa. 💚 Congratulations to the entire GAYO team and leadership for this monumental achievement! #Sustainability #YouthLeadership #EarthshotPrize Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)Botswana Youth Climate Council Uganda GAYO Eco-Club Campus Chapters (GECCC)

From Negotiations to Action As Week 2 of COP29 Azerbaijan unfolds, our team continues to push for: 🌿 More investment in adaptation and resilience. 🌍 Equity in climate governance. 💡 Empowerment of vulnerable communities. Let’s drive real, inclusive solutions! #COP29 #ClimateAction

At #COP29 we will explore key #youth enablers on #climateresilience to empower youth and #children and strengthen their participation in Ghana’s NDCs. 🌍💪 #GAYOatCOP29 #COP29Azerbaijan COP29 Azerbaijan COP29 Life COP29 Baku Jobs and Updates UNICEF Ghana United Youth Initiative for Africa - UNIYIA GAYO Eco-Club Campus Chapters (GECCC)

At #COP29, our session with Ghana's Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources will broker knowledge on #zerowaste models and explore low-cost community-centered waste management methods and their broader impacts on Africa’s environmental and #health landscape. 🌍♻ #COP29Azerbaijan #GAYOatCOP29

On November 14, 2024, we hosted an impactful training session for Environmental Health Officers in the Greater Accra Region at Miklin Hotel. The event focused on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to manage waste sustainably, reduce methane emissions, and promote clean air. 💡 Highlights from the Day: * Insights on methane gas emissions and effective reduction strategies. * Practical techniques for waste segregation, recycling, and composting. * In-depth discussions on alternatives to incineration and advocating for anti-pollution practices. This training was a crucial step in empowering frontline officers to champion environmentally sound practices and protect public health. The trainers included Allison Felix Hughes, Ph.D from Afri-SET WEST, Mr. Nurokinan Chimbar (ACIB. MSc. MSc. Dip. ITIL. BA) from Safisana, and the team from UrbanBetter. We also had a presentation on our Zero Waste Cities Project by Jacob Johnson Attakpah(Manager, Zero Waste Cities Project) 🌱 Together, we are making strides towards a cleaner, more sustainable Accra! #EnvironmentalHealth #WasteManagement #CleanAir #Sustainability #GreenAfricaYouthOrganization #ClimateAction Clean Air Fund Global Methane Hub UMI Fund GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) LA DADE-KOTOPON MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)Botswana GAYO Eco-Club Campus Chapters (GECCC)

One Week into #COP29: Where Are We Now? It’s been a week since #COP29 began. Are we any closer to solving the climate crisis? The discussions on #Waste Management: key contributors to CO2 and methane emissions, demand urgent attention. Are decision-makers addressing these issues, or are they being overlooked yet again? When will #ClimateJustice and #JustTransition take center stage in global climate discussions? Will policymakers take bold steps to ensure that the voices of vulnerable communities, workers, and youth are prioritized in decision-making processes? How are we progressing on #Financing Grassroots Action and Youth Involvement? :When will we see the funds move to where they are most needed? Have states reached an agreement on a high-ambition finance goal that meets the needs of developing economies? Where are the actionable National #Climate Plans? , 1.5°C-aligned climate plans that are supported by real investments? The urgency to publish and implement these plans cannot be overstated. Are we truly advancing the critical conversations from this COP29 Azerbaijan or are we already deferring solutions to the next one? @COP30 At GAYO, we are on the ground at #COP29 in Azerbaijan, driving discussions on #YouthInclusion, #ClimateFinance, #ClimateJustice, and following up on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Ghana, Uganda and Botswana . Let’s ask the tough questions. Let’s hold leaders accountable. When, where, what, and how? #mission2025 Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) , Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)-Uganda , Youth Climate Justice Fund , Alianza Global para Alternativas a la Incineración GAIA , UN Climate Change , UNICEF Climate Investment Funds Climate Change Department (CCD) , US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , ICLEI Europe , Mastercard Foundation , Deutschland - Land der Ideen