Committee on Sustainable Development and Climate Action
Theme: Empowering West African youth to lead the green transition and build climate-resilient communities.
Overview:
This committee will focus on youth-driven environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and eco-innovation. Members will examine pressing ecological challenges in West Africa—deforestation, desertification, flooding, and energy poverty—and propose practical, scalable solutions led by youth.
Objectives:
To develop innovative, community-based responses to environmental degradation.
To promote renewable energy, circular economy models, and sustainable agriculture.
To encourage policy dialogues between youth leaders and environmental agencies.
Subtopics:
🌿 Youth-Led Climate Solutions
Creation of youth climate hubs and local adaptation projects.
Promoting renewable energy initiatives such as solar microgrids and biofuel startups.
Addressing waste management through recycling innovation and plastic alternatives.
🌍 Sustainable Agriculture & Green Economy
Encouraging eco-friendly agribusiness among young farmers.
Promoting sustainable value chains for cocoa, cashew, and shea sectors.
Linking green startups with investors to boost environmental entrepreneurship.
Expected Outcomes:
A “Youth Climate Pact” for West Africa with measurable sustainability goals.
A regional proposal for green jobs and sustainable entrepreneurship programs.
Collaborative pilot projects linking rural and urban youth in environmental action.