In partnership with the embassy of France in Uganda, Fridays For Future Uganda carried out national consultative meetings through a project dubbed; “Young Ugandan
Through the project, Fridays For Future Uganda connected both rural and urban youth to global climate discussions.
Four regional meetings were held in four different parts of the country. The first meeting was held in Masaka (central Uganda), a second meeting was held in Mbale (eastern Uganda), a third meeting was held in Hoima (South western Uganda) and the fourth held in Gulu (northern Uganda). Representatives from the four regional meetings were invited to Kampala for the report launch. The launch was officiated by the commissioner of climate change from the ministry of water and environment at the French Residency.
The project focused on participation of youth who do not get a chance to attend COPs yet their views can influence policy discussions. It sought to collect ideas of ordinary young Ugandans who don’t get opportunities to attend formal climate change events. The project targeted young people from 15 to 35 years. Each region was represented by at least 30 people selected from districts that make up the selected regions.
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The project focused on participation of youth who do not get a chance to attend COPs yet their views can influence policy discussions. It sought to collect ideas of ordinary young Ugandans who don’t get opportunities to attend formal climate change events. The project targeted young people from 15 to 35 years. Each region was represented by at least 30 people selected from districts that make up the selected regions.
The total number of young people reached during the four consultative meetings were 140.
The project gave a voice to those whose voices aren’t heard. It has also amplified the voices of those who are heard but not listened to. Climate talks have been taken to areas and people who need them most. The project inspired climate action, and advocacy and attracted many young people to join the climate movement.
The project resulted to the formation of four regional youth platforms that act as centers of climate information and knowledge sharing and promoting climate action.