PROGRAMMES

Day 1

Conference Theme I: Globalization: Environmental Challenges and role of Youth in Africa
Presentation/Topic

Climate change: adaptation and mitigation options for growing economies
Reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) plus: implications for forest management
Fisheries Governance and related oil exploration: Any hope for a sustainable fisheries industry

Plenary Discussion

Topic: Challenges and opportunities in a changing environ
Scientific research paper presentation

ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠBreak away sessions (2 Groups)

Youth Voluntarism in Fighting Environmental Problems
What is volunteering? Why volunteer? Options to volunteer Developing a voluntarism idea/plan

Day 2

Conference Theme II: Intersections of Youth & Food Security
Presentation/Topic

1. Harnessing water resources for improved food security
2. Strengthening the land and resource rights of women

Participatory

Session Project proposal writing

Day 3

Conference Theme III: Fighting Environmental and Energy Crises in Africa
Presentation/Topic

Solving Environmental Pollution using homegrown capabilities
Can Energy Crises in Africa be resolved?

Plenary Discussion

Topic: Could waste generated in our cities and towns be an answer to energy crises?

Day 4

Conference Theme IV: ᅠYouth as role leaders in Flood mitigation
Presentation/Topic

Flood crises – the dilemma for governments in Africa
How to become flood-smart as people and nation?

Plenary Discussion

Topic: Opportunities in the flood mitigation and management