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"African Youth at the Heart of the Green Transition"
The YAAC network (Youth Alliance for Agroecology and Climate), in collaboration with the DAAD Alumni Network, organized the workshop “A Green and Resilient Africa,” bringing together nearly 40 young people, experts, and partners committed to agroecological and energy transition in Africa in Dakar. Description of the blog post:
YAAC Team
10/20/20251 min read
The first day of the workshop “A Green and Resilient Africa”,
co-organized by YAAC (Youth Alliance for Agroecology and Climate) and the DAAD Alumni , brought together in Dakar around forty young participants, experts, and committed partners.
Marked by the presence of representatives from the European Union and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Senegal, the day provided an opportunity to present study and funding opportunities offered by Team Europe and the DAAD.
Discussions focused on the role of youth in driving the agroecological and energy transition, through a dynamic panel and an interactive World Café addressing four key themes:
Gender inclusion and women’s leadership,
Sustainable management of mineral resources,
Youth entrepreneurship,
and Climate finance.
A first day marked by reflection, exchange, and collective commitment toward a greener and more resilient Africa.
