Africa-Press – Malawi. The country’s Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) and National Youth Network on Climate Change (NYNCC) have emphasised the need for young people to continue to be part and parcel of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP)’s resolutions implementation. The two groupings observe that young people and children must embrace COPs proceeding for their inputs be taken on board.
Addressing the Post COP28 reflection session on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in the capital Lilongwe, CISONECC National Coordinator Julius Ng’oma hinted that despite COPs summits being complex, young cannot be left behind saying youths are in the realm of the decision-making stage.
N’goma urges young people to embrace the spirit of tracking COP’s resolutions and commitments. “Advocacy is a long-term approach for certain resolutions, and commitments of the aftermath of COP summits to bear fruits hence the need for everything including youths to be part and parcel of the processes,” observes Ng’oma.
Echoing the same, NYNCC Dominic Nyasulu said COPs meetings are vital as they act as inclusive global forums where young people showcase their ideas on how they have been affected by the effects of climate change.
“The COP28 reflection session aimed at providing a platform for CSOs and Youth delegates to share their experience (challenges, opportunities, and recommendations). We want young people to understand COPs processes for an informed decision,” said Nyasulu.
With joint financial support from Save The Children, Concern Worldwide, CISONECC and NYNCC, a Post COP28 reflection session aimed at enhancing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and youth leaders’ understanding of UNFCCC negotiations and COP processes, identifying opportunities to increase CSOs and youth participation.
NYNCC with support from Concern Worldwide organized a serious virtual meeting for youth to follow the proceedings of the just-ended COP28 summit that was held in Dubai. The virtual sessions allowed young people to ask questions and understand COP processes.
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