The sixth Youth Adaptation Forum will take place on 7 September 2025, 9:00, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit. Organized by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in partnership with Youth Print and local youth organizations, the Forum provides a platform to engage African youth in climate adaptation and highlight youth-led solutions.
Mission & Objectives
Empowering Youth Leadership: Strengthening the role of young people in driving climate-resilient solutions and adaptation strategies across Ethiopia and Africa.
Knowledge Exchange & Collaboration: Facilitating the sharing of experiences, best practices, and recommendations among youth, government representatives, universities, and adaptation experts.
Informing Policy & Action: Capturing youth perspectives and recommendations to guide decision-making and support effective adaptation efforts.
Key Features
Collaboration: Bringing together students, youth-led organizations, universities, government representatives, and adaptation experts to exchange knowledge and experiences.
Interactive Engagement: Sessions include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and thematic exchanges focused on youth-led adaptation initiatives.
Youth Communiqué: Documenting youth needs and recommendations, to inform policy dialogues and contribute to broader regional and global adaptation discussions ahead of COP30.
Practical Solutions: Showcasing innovative, actionable strategies to strengthen resilience and foster climate-adaptive communities.
At a Glance
The Youth Adaptation Forum – Ethiopia 2025 serves as a key platform for youth-led climate action, connecting young leaders with experts, policymakers, and peers. By fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical solutions, the Forum aims to enhance resilience, accelerate youth-led adaptation initiatives, and amplify youth voices in the global climate agenda.
