ROOTA SPONSORS STUDENTS AT UNEP [Feb 17- MaRch 1, 2024]
Akello Patricia's Journey with ROOTA at the United Nations Environment Assembly
ROOTA proudly nominated Akello Patricia, a lawyer and co-founder of Uganda's Nkunzi Foundation, to participate in the Global Youth Environment Assembly and associated UN events from February 17th to March 1st, 2024. Akello's experience reflects ROOTA's commitment to empowering young leaders for sustainability and social change.
At the Global Youth Environment Assembly, Akello engaged in discussions on plastic pollution and children's environmental rights, witnessing the handover of draft resolutions to UNEP's Executive Director Inger Andersen. Subsequently, at the OECPR and UNEA-6, she participated in negotiations where crucial resolutions were adopted, marking a significant step towards addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. Akello was ecstatic to engage in discussions and contribute to drafting resolutions on plastic pollution. She was also able to interact with leaders under UNEP and at the UN office of Nairobi which, "...fueled my inspiration to strive for excellence and create impact in my community". Through this opportunity, the discussions and resources provided empowered Akello to engage in her own community.
Reflecting on her journey, Akello expressed profound gratitude to ROOTA for offering her and other young leaders such transformative experiences. She emphasized the importance of inclusion and empowerment in fostering effective leadership and creating positive change in communities. ROOTA's support has not only broadened Akello's understanding of global environmental challenges but has also inspired her to contribute actively to solutions, as evidenced by her acceptance into the Climate Diplomacy Academy 2024.
In Akello's words, "I am grateful to ROOTA for offering us young people with
these spaces. They create a great impact in our lives and push us to become better leaders in our
communities". Through our commitment to empowering youth like Akello, ROOTA continues to drive positive change and foster sustainable development worldwide.
roota DELEGATES at unep [NOVEMBER 13-19, 2023]
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
The UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3)
This is what Zahra commented after her incredible experience at UNEP Stockholm
ROOTA DELEGATES AT UNEP [JUNE 2-3, 2022]
The United Nations Stockholmplus50 International Meeting
The UNEP Stockholm meeting concluded in Stockholm, Sweden with all the media coverage, it market an era of environmental multilateralism. It commemorates the historic 1972 "UN Conference on the Human Environment". (Prisha)
This is what Zahra commented after her incredible experience at UNEP Stockholm
ATTESTATIONS
ROOTA DELEGATES AT UNEP [JUNE 2-3, 2021]
"I want to deeply express my gratitude for the support you are giving me" - Rebecca
"A great honour to carry the voice of the youth." -Rebecca.
"We reflecting on the work of the last 50 years but also to ensure that Stockholm +50 is a huge step forward!" - Prisha
"It was a milestone towards a more inclusive and intergenerational process, with youth delegates delivering interventions in the 3 informal Working groups, the Leadership, Dialogues and participating as the scene setters for LDs." - Prisha
youth discussing environmental policies at unep conference
GEN Z HAVING A VOICE AT UNEP YOUTH CONFERENCE
It was a pleasure seeing the younger generation meeting at UNEP to discuss environmental issues.
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