12 young members from 10 Arab countries at the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change
The Arab Youth Center has revealed the “Arab Youth Council for Climate Change” second session’s members names for the years 2024-2026.
This initiative is in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Office of the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Affairs.
In partnership with several private sector institutions.
The current session of the council includes 12 young members from 10 Arab countries.
The members have advanced expertise in environmental sustainability and climate change.
The announcement of the new council aims to continue its work in empowering Arab youth to engage in climate action.
Moreover, it seeks to find solutions and proposals from their perspective and present them as recommendations to both the public and private sectors.
As well as decision-makers in the Arab world.
New Opportunities
The council will focus on providing more opportunities for Arab youth to participate in local and international conferences.
By equipping them with the necessary skills to raise awareness about climate challenges.
Additionally, it encourages investment in startups and companies working in this field.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President of COP28, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to honing the skills of young people and preparing them for an active role in building a sustainable future.
The center plays a crucial role in enhancing the contribution of future generations to achieving economic and social development for all.
Dr. Al Jaber highlighted the youth pivotal role in the success of COP28 outcomes.
His Highness has also emphasized the conference’s commitment to institutionalizing their participation in future COP events to support their active engagement in climate action.
Confidence in Youth
Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber welcomed the new members of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change.
Expressing confidence in their influential role.
As they will mitigate the impacts of climate change and raise community awareness about this critical issue.
Dr. Al Jaber emphasized that expanding the youth participation base in climate action and attracting promising talents is a strategic step toward empowering informed Arab generations.
This will make tangible progress in climate work.
It will also connect them with promising opportunities across various economic sectors, industries, and artificial intelligence technologies.
Mentioning that the developments in climate change are rapidly evolving globally.
Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of Youth and Deputy Chairman of the Arab Youth Center, stressed the need to enhance efforts and collaboration to keep youth at the heart of these changes.
Listening to their opinions and leveraging their recommendations will be essential in designing innovative solutions to address climate challenges.
Arab Youth Council for Climate Change strategic goals:
- Empowering Arab youth with the necessary skills to tackle climate challenges.
- Representing their voices in Arab and international forums related to the environment.
- Supporting Arab countries in enhancing their climate efforts.
- Proposing effective solutions in partnership with both the public and private sectors.
- Encouraging investment in environmentally protective projects and sustainable practices.
Comprehensive training and readiness programs await the new council members in preparation for their active participation in events and conferences.
The new council members role is summarized as below:
- Representing the voices of Arab youth
- Expanding the council’s network
- Contributing to skill development programs and policies
- Strengthening regional cooperation and partnerships
- Conducting specialized studies and surveys to raise climate awareness
- Promoting green economy initiatives by enhancing green skills and jobs
- Leveraging the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises
- Collecting data
- Developing impactful initiatives aligned with the aspirations of Arab youth and communities.
While connecting them to global indicators and best practices.
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Launch
The Arab Youth Center launched the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change in 2021 for the first time.
Highlighting that the council aims to bring about a significant shift in how Arab youth engage with environmental issues.
After two eventful years, the council has accomplished six initiatives and four qualitative studies.
It has collaborated with a youth network comprising over 8,000 young members from various Arab countries.
Along with more than 60 regional and international partners.
The council actively participated in organizing and developing six international events.
Mentioning that it received recognition for its members during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) proceedings.
