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Saturday November 14, 2026 09:00 - 09:40 +03 The Swedish pavilion - Open for public

Partner: Sida

Category: Unleashing enablers (Finance, tech and Capacity building)

How can young people and local communities shape and benefit from a just green transition?

The discussion explores how skills development, green entrepreneurship, access to finance and partnerships can turn locally driven climate solutions into opportunities for decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods – particularly for those at risk of being left behind.

Moderator:

  • Ulrika Åkesson, Deputy Director, Department for Results, Sida

Speakers and panelists: 

  • Rose Kobusinge – Founder, Vital Crest Foundation, Uganda
  • Alvian Wardhana – YECAP Fellow and youth climate advocate, Indonesia
  • Lucky Andrianirina – President, AIKA (Malagasy Youth Alliance for Climate, Biodiversity and Desertification), Madagascar
  • Collins Otieno – Director, Africa Youth Climate Fund, Kenya