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AfriYOCCC, Wed 8- Fri 10 September

Day 1, Wed 8 Sept, 3.00-4.30 pm EAT

A 1.5 hours learning session on climate change and its impacts. By the end of the session participants will appreciate the need for urgent action to address climate change and would have identified entry points for their engagement at the national, regional and international level.

Speakers:
1. Dr. Richard Munang, Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator @UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. Dr. Youba Sokona, Vice-Chair @Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
3. Stuart West, Head of UN Climate Change Negotiations Strategy @UK COP26 Presidency
4. Joshua Amponsem, Youth Fellow, Global Center on Adaptation @Founder, Green Africa Youth Org.
5. Deon Shekuza, Youth Advocate for Sustainable Development, National Country Coordinator @CAADP Youth Network
6. Udeh Chiagozie, Global Focal Point SDG7 @United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth
7. Lady Maria Horne, Founder/CEO @BLI Global, Member - IUCN CEC

Day 2, Thur 9 Sept, 3.00-4.30 pm EAT
The session will also provide the participants the opportunity to share their expectation for COP26 which will feed into the African Youth position paper as well as speak to COP27 which will be hosted by an African country.

Speakers:
1. Nisreen Elsaim, Chair, Youth Advisor @UN Secretary General
2. Selwin Hart, Special Advisor and Assistant SecGen for Climate Action @UN Secretary General
3. Nigel Topping, High Level Climate Champion, COP26
4. Gonzalo Muñoz, High Level Climate Champion, COP25
5. Ambassador Seyni Nafo @African Group of Negotiators

Day 3, Fri 10 Sept, 3.00-4.30 pm EAT

A 1hr 30 mins session dedicated to the launch of African Youth position paper for COP26 as well as the online launch of youth Eco-Smart project book. Participants are expected to also receive a resource pack and information that will be useful for their further engagement in the climate change processes.

Speakers:
TBC