Nairobi, September 2nd, 2023 - In an unprecedented move, children and young advocates from the Global South have come together to vocalize their concerns and aspirations regarding climate change and global financial justice. Converging in Nairobi from 31st August to 2nd September 2023 for the 1st Ever Global Child-led Climate Change Summit, these passionate individuals showcased their collective resolve and commitment towards a greener, brighter future.
The summit, organized on the sidelines of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, presented the New Children’s Global Financial Pact Declaration, initially introduced in Paris earlier this June. The outcome statement, crafted with diligence and hope, aims to influence policymaking and decision-making, ensuring that the voice of children and adolescents isn't just heard but acted upon.