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As world events continue to escalate, aggravating local conditions of unemployment and poverty, we realise the importance of collective action. So, in our ongoing quest to remain sustainable, relevant and agile we at Sappi Southern Africa have intensified and amplified our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are taking action across every aspect of our business, determined to make a positive impact. Read more about our amplified efforts in our Southern African Corporate Citizenship report: https://lnkd.in/dVf2CMv#SappiSA #Amplify #SappiSACorporateCitizenReport #UN #SDG

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I am in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 5th African Youth SDGs Summit, which has the theme "ATTAINING THE SDGs THROUGH YOUTH INNOVATION AND FINANCING FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA." A key takeaway from yesterday was that the summit stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of African youth, who are architects of a brighter future for our continent and innovation is a key enabler, #AYSDGs #SDGs #YouthInnovation

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#CDD promotes #youth #debate on Mozambique's 48 years of independence, in the City of #Nampula. As part of the project *Civil Society Actions for Social Cohesion in Northern Mozambique*, the CDD promoted this Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Office in the city of Nampula, a debate on the theme: 48 YEARS OF ( IN)DEPENDENCE: PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES OF MOZAMBICAN YOUTH. The objective of the event was to engage and awaken young people to participate in the life of the country as fundamental actors in the promotion of positive structural changes and transformations for the Development of Mozambique. The debate was attended by #Youth, among them #students, #academics, #journalists and #social #activists, who left their feelings around the 48 years of independence, their perspectives and challenges. However, the need to bear in mind was stressed that #independence is a continuous struggle and cannot, at any time, be considered as a finished process, essentially due to the way in which #Democracy is conducted in the country”. The Social Cohesion Project is implemented by the CDD, in consortium with the MASC Foundation and IESE, with financial support from the Swiss Embassy.

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On Tuesday, 2nd August 2023, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ruka Sanusi, the Executive Director of GCIC, moderated a panel at The Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC). The conference, hosted by H.E Samira Bawumia and led by the President of the Republic of Ghana H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, serves as a significant platform for high-level dialogue on women and children’s issues in Africa. The panel led by Ms. Sanusi was on the theme “Technology and Innovation in Enhancing Livelihoods of Women and Children within Climate Change.” Participants of the conference deliberated and agreed to the following: Inadequate institutional capacity, high levels of gender inequality, and low levels of technology usage and technical knowledge worsen the impact of climate change in Africa, particularly for women and children. The climate crisis has widespread repercussions that leave women and children particularly vulnerable. Africa’s youthful population represents an opportunity for demographic dividends, as well as a challenge to social cohesion if the right investments are not made now. The narrative on climate action must change from problem-based to identifying and seizing opportunities for innovation, creative solutions, education and empowerment. Conscious and intentional efforts must be made to create spaces for the voices of African women and children to be heard in climate discussions at local, national and international levels. Financing for green initiatives exists but are not readily accessible to women and youth who can be climate change agents. Lack of education on climate issues, as well as limited opportunities to build the capacities of women, youth and children in climate mitigation efforts slow Africa’s progress in combating climate change. Climate change is increasingly inducing migration and heightening political insecurity threats across the sub-region, further impacting economic stability especially of women and children. You can visit the GCIC website at this link, ghanacic.org to read more about our work supporting local businesses who have developed solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. #AFRIWOCC23 #ClimateAction #SamiraEmpowermentAndHumanitarianProjects #GCIC #ClimateControl #ClimateAdaptation #ClimatePolicy #GhanaClimateChange #CanadaDev #Ashesi #NationalIncubator #BusinessIncubator @uninghana @euinghana @ministryofenergygh

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The largest youth gathering on #SDGs in Africa is set to happen in Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲, from August 15th to 17th. Join the conversation on topical issues as we explore ways to attain the SDGs for inclusive growth in Africa.#sdgs #AYSDGs #YouthInnovation

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In our latest newsletter:▪ Report launch: International Financial Institutions’ Covid-19 lending in South Africa: Context, contentions and policy implications.▪ The IEJ's initial comments on the Presidency's draft anti-poverty strategy.▪ Upcoming events: ▫ Feminist Economics, Debt, Structural Adjustment, and the Climate Crisis. ▫ The 2023 Rethinking Economics for Africa Festival.▪ Call for just energy transition research proposals from Kenya and Ghana.https://t.co/fsoWlEEaSi

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💫 #IRENAImpact Spotlight🎥 Watch how Jane Nakasamu's involvement in IRENA Youth Forum, Assembly, 'I Act' program & her #RenewableEnergy education shaped her commitment to energy access in Zambia.Learn more about IRENA’s youth engagements 👉 bit.ly/3DqrNTn

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If your a young person interested in making a significant contribution as far as the Renewable energy Industry is concerned,Kindly watch this video Jane Nakasamu has highlited key points that should be focused on.Chalo Chesu TBinc

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Key take-aways from the Nampost stakeholder event held at the Country Club last evening (Keynote speaker Daniel Silke):- The world is facing a "polycrisis". Inflation, elevating interest rates, war, slow economic growth, demographic challenges. But not all bad.- Africa has huge potential to develop: Young population, huge urbanisation potential, minerals, infrastructure investment etc.- African leaders face colossal challenge to avoid being influenced by foreign interests in ways that are detrimental to the continent. This interference is likely to only increase in the coming decades.- Clear, transparent and accountable governance is critical for African economic development.- Abundant opportunities are available from intra-African trade for economic growth and diversification.#nampost #africa #growth #opportunities #development

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Day 2 of the African Youth Sustainable development goals was great ,met up with Kasapo Manda country director Zambia 2ndDoor and Diana Amabelle N.the director of programs LEAP Africa .Some insights and my takeaways where:1.Governments throughout Africa have been deliberate about creating policies that may improve the livelihoods of people and help in the attainment of SDGs by 2030.However the youth have to do the research and communicate through the right channels in order for them get access to the tools required for SDGs attainment.2.The United Nations and other NGOs with different specific objectives are there to help Governments in situations where Governments reach and impact may be limited.Youth are called upon to reach out out and Collaborate with these organizations in order for us to attain the SDGs.3.Only pragmatic deliberate action from the youth and young people who constitute over 80% of the continent’s population will result in the change we want to see.4.As a youth we should research,network and take action for any meaningful change to be made.#unitednations #undp #sdgs2030 #AYSDGS

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