Climate Change: UN Inter Agency supports youth investment

In order to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN Inter Agency Group on Youth has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in young people in the green economy.

At the debate the UN Information Centre (UNIC) sponsored in Abuja on Saturday to give young people skills for the green economy, agency stakeholders made this information clear.

To honour the 2023 International Youth Day, a celebration with the subject “Green skills for youth: towards a sustainable world” was organised.

According to Ms. Gifty Addico, the UNFPA Resident Representative, youth discussion is now crucial to achieving a sustainable green economy in light of the world’s environmental issues.

According to Adduce, “Green skills are the cornerstone of this transformation as the world changes to a greener future, serving as tools that empower individuals to champion a resource-efficient society.

“We make sure that every interaction advances the goal of a sustainable Nigeria run by young people with the necessary skills.

Ending unnecessary maternal deaths, unmet family planning needs, gender-based violence, and other harmful practises are tangible examples of how committed we are to preserving the rights and wellbeing of our youth.

“We are dedicated to standing up for young people’s rights and giving them the information and skills they need to not only protect themselves but also be able to make wise decisions.

“So they can realise their full potential and aid in the transformation of the economy and society.”

Rownak Khan, Deputy Representative of UNICEF, praised the occasion as appropriate in securing a shared future for youth in various interviews.

She claims that UNICEF is still appreciative for not just having presided over the Inter Agency Group, but also for its commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for young people in Nigeria.

“It’s important to work together to create a sustainable future for young people, and the green skills are fundamental to their future,” said Khan.

“Working through the lenses of climatic resilience, sustainable employment, and environmental sustainability.

We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to equip people with the necessary skills so they may use them to provide a secure future for the following generation.

The debate was started, according to Mr. Babatunde Adelekan, UNFPA Focal Aide for Youth, to help young people develop their skills in the green economy.

“By providing young people with the required information and connecting them to the ecosystem, we hope to achieve this.

“Through opportunities, training, and skill development, allowing them to take advantage of the different chances that are available.

“We as a nation must move swiftly to address the green revolution,” he stated, “so that our vivacious, agile youths will be able to realise their full potential.”

The climate, according to Segun Tekun, National Project Officer, Social Protection and Youth Employment, International Labour Organisation (ILO), is a significant issue that impedes young people’s growth.

“We agreed that there is a need for us to transition to the green economy economy and that climate change is an issue and that young people are the ones most impacted by it.

“We need to create green jobs in order to transition to the green economy,” We need green skills to perform those tasks, he remarked.

The video presentation on the green economy, U-report findings on green skills, and climate change were the event’s highlights.

The topics of what green talents are, why they are crucial, green jobs, market development, requirements, and career transition were also discussed. (NAN)