Dear Partners,
We are excited to share highlights and key insights from yesterday’s Youth Eco-Resilience (YER) session titled Climate, Conflict & Cooperation, one of the foundational sessions of the programme.
Engaging participants from across Africa and Europe, the session fostered meaningful dialogue on how environmental stress affects communities, the pathways from climate pressure to conflict, and—most importantly—the powerful role of cooperation in building peace and resilience.
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Session:
- Climate stressors like droughts, floods, and resource loss are not just environmental issues—they deeply impact human security, identity, and social stability.
- Conflict often emerges when climate pressures intersect with existing vulnerabilities, but these risks can be mitigated through inclusive dialogue, youth-led action, and cross-community collaboration.
- Young people are not just victims of climate and conflict dynamics—they are essential agents of solutions, capable of turning challenges into opportunities for cooperation.
✨ What Made This Session Special:
Participants engaged in interactive discussions, shared local experiences, and explored practical strategies to drive cooperation within their own contexts. The energy and commitment shown reaffirm the vital role youth play in shaping resilient and peaceful futures.
We extend our gratitude to all participants, facilitators, and partners who contributed to this important conversation.
📌 Missed the session or want to revisit the insights?
We encourage you to engage with the YER programme as it progresses and to share these learning opportunities within your networks.
Together, we are equipping a generation of young leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections to foster eco-resilience and peace in their communities and beyond.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.”
Warm regards,
The Sedarvp Ghana Team
For the Youth Eco-Resilience (YER) Programme