Africa Climate Fellows

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🇳🇬 66 years of Independence!
As we look ahead, building a resilient Nigeria means protecting our environment, strengthening communities and taking meaningful climate action.

Here’s to a Nigeria where people, nature and future generations can thrive.
#IndependenceDay #NigeriaAt66

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What happens when climate stories meet policy? 🌍
This Friday, 18 September 2026, our Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship fellows will engage with Celine Mulrean, Policy and Storytelling Consultant at Celine Mulrean Consulting.
#LakeChadClimateJustice #ExpertSession

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Grant Announcement and Project Launch!

DEAN Initiative is pleased to announce its selection as one of the ACE Microgrant beneficiaries. supported by the Pulitzer Center (@pulitzercenter)! 📢✨ 

Our new project, "Connecting Sahel Climate Stories to Local Governance Realities," bridges global climate reporting with grassroots action in Abuja.

As we flag off this project, We are utilizing investigative climate journalism as a tool for local community engagement through dialogues, policy accountability, and youth-led digital advocacy. 
Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀🌱
#ACEMicroGrant #PulitzerCenter #DEANInitiative #ClimateAction #SahelClimateStories

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Reflection from the youth climate policy alignment lab from participants. Part 1

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Meet the 20 Young Climate Leaders who participated in the first cohort of our Youth Climate Policy. Youths shared experiences, learn about policy alignment, connected with new networks, asked questions and turn ideas into action.

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Some people don't just show up for an event; they help shape the experience.
Seyi's contribution went beyond a session; it helped create conversations that made people think, question, and see climate action differently.

We're grateful for the energy Seyi brought to the room.

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The Youth Climate Policy Alignment Lab brings together 20 emerging climate leaders for two days of interactive learning, policy conversations, design sprints, peer learning, and co-creation.

Connect. Share. Amplify.

#YouthClimatePolicy #YouthClimateAction #ClimateLeadership

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Restoring the environment is the only hope of restoring our livelihood. This hope is being ignited in the hearts of many across the Lake Chad region.

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#DEANInitiative

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Our speakers brought insight, experience, and practical solutions to the Climate Youth Hangout, reminding us that climate action begins with informed voices and collective responsibility.

#ClimateStories, #DEANClimateHangout, #ClimateInAbuja, #ClimateChampions

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🚨 FULLY FUNDED!
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | YOUTH CLIMATE POLICY ALIGNMENT LAB
✅ 2-day Residential Workshop
✅ Learn from experts and policy practitioners
✅ Network with like-minded young climate leaders

📍 Apply here: https://t.co/5nOelijECf

#YouthClimatePolicy #ClimateAction

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Fellow Spotlight: Munang Othniel Bungo 🌱

When the river evaporates, so does our hope. This is the reality of thousands of lives living in communities across the Lake Chad region.
Othniel's Story: https://t.co/O0uX5ABI5U

#LakeChadClimateJusticeYouthFellowship #ClimateJustice

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It's tomorrow!

We can't wait to welcome an amazing community of young climate actors, changemakers, storytellers, and innovators for the Climate Youth Actors Meetup Abuja.

See you tomorrow!

#ClimateStories, #DEANClimateHangout, #ClimateInAbuja, #ClimateChampions

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It's almost time!
This Saturday, we're creating a space to meet new people, share ideas, learn a few things, and have fun while we're at it. 💚

See you at the Climate Youth Actors Meetup Abuja! 🌍✨
#ClimateStories, #DEANClimateHangout, #ClimateInAbuja, #ClimateChampions

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3 days! 🌍

The climate community is pulling up... and so should you. 💚

See you this Saturday for good conversations, new friends, and lots of climate energy.
#ClimateStories, #DEANClimateHangout, #ClimateInAbuja, #ClimateChampions

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50+ passionate young people are coming together for one purpose: to connect, learn, and take action for the climate.
Abuja, we're excited to welcome the next generation of climate leaders to the Climate Youth Actors Meetup. See you on 1 August!
#ClimateYouthActors #Youth$Climate

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A fellow from Borno shared how the Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship opened doors once beyond reach. Talent matters, but opportunity helps it shine. We must keep creating spaces for young leaders to thrive.

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Funding opportunities. Climate Youth leadership.
Fellows will engage with Valery Molay, Programme Coordinator of the Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) Program, in a special session on how young people can access funding of up to $10,000 for climate democracy initiatives

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🌍 Climate action is about people, justice, and our shared future.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay2026, the Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship celebrates young changemakers driving local solutions across the Basin.
For Climate. For Our Future.

#ClimateJustice #YouthForClimate

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Happy Birthday, Elona 🎉🌍
We celebrate your leadership, passion, and commitment. Your work on our Youth Advisory Board on Climate sparks action toward a sustainable future. May this year bring opportunities, growth, and strength. Thanks for your energy 💚✨

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Climate change is not always far away.
Sometimes, it looks like flooding, extreme heat, dry water sources, poor harvests, or displacement within communities.
🌍 Climate action starts with understanding what is happening around us.

#DidYouKnow #CommunityRealities #ClimateAction