The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM) partnered with the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) to organise the Youth Adaptation Forum in Ghana, a key precursor to the formation of the Global Youth Adaptation Network.
This initiative brought together young leaders from across the country to share their climate adaptation solutions. It culminated in a national communique that will be presented to global leaders at COP30. As the sub-regional focal point for the Youth Adaptation Network, GYEM will provide sub-grants to 10 youth-led organisations across Africa to support their initiatives in commemorating Youth Adaptation Action Day on October 12, 2025.
GYEM & GCA collaborate on Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day 2025
The Ghana Youth Environmental Movement (GYEM), in partnership with the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), is proud to announce the rollout of a sub-grant to 10 youth-led organizations across West Africa as part of the Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day 2025.
This initiative recognizes the vital role of young people in leading climate solutions and ensures that their voices, innovations, and community-led actions are placed at the center of adaptation efforts.
About the Sub-Grant
The sub-grant supports in-country focal points who will coordinate national activities in alignment with the global celebration on October 12, 2025. Each youth-led organization will host localized events that highlight:
- Community-driven climate adaptation projects
- Youth innovation and knowledge sharing
- Advocacy for resilient policies and practices
- Regional solidarity on adaptation challenges and solutions
Why This Matters
West Africa is one of the regions most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. By strengthening youth networks and resourcing them to take action, this partnership:
- Builds regional capacity for adaptation
- Elevates youth voices in global policy dialogues
- Transforms innovative ideas into lasting community solutions
This collaboration is a testament to the shared vision of GYEM and GCA: to empower youth as active architects of a sustainable, climate-resilient future.
Stay tuned for stories from across the region as we count down to Youth Climate Adaptation Action Day, October 12, 2025.
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