Voices for the future: Empowering adolescents and youths through climate education and action across eastern and southern Africa

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EST 
Online only: https://www.brookings.edu/events/voices-for-the-future-empowering-adolescents-and-youths-through-climate-education-and-action-across-eastern-and-southern-africa/ 

With climate-resilient programming taking root across the globe, it is vital to include young people at the center. In Africa, where youths’ experiences with climate change link to other challenges—from disrupted education to hunger, unemployment, and mental health issues—it is particularly important to listen to youths to build solutions that will work for them. By ramping up learning and engagement and incorporating youth-led action, climate-resilient education and programming in Africa can thrive. 

On December 10, join us for a webinar to explore insights from over 200 adolescents, youths, educators, and stakeholders across Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Rwanda, and Kenya. This event will center adolescent and youths’ experiences, challenges, and solutions in climate education while emphasizing empowerment and future-oriented action.  

Viewers can submit questions via email at events@brookings.edu or by using #Voices4Future on X or Bluesky. For media inquiries, please contact globalmedia@brookings.edu.