GEO – 6 for Youth Africa : A Wealth of Green Opportunities

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Title: GEO – 6 for Youth Africa : A Wealth of Green Opportunities

There are more young people in Africa than anywhere else in the world. This has endowed the continent with the potential for unparalleled energy, dynamism, and innovation. Unfortunately, this priceless asset of a predominantly youthful population can easily be undermined by lingering youth unemployment across the continent. This GEO for Youth Africa: A Wealth of Green Opportunities publication explores the economic opportunities that can be found in Africa’s vast natural resources. The first aspiration of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 is, ‘a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development’. Africa must therefore shift towards an inclusive green economy that will replenish the environment and deliver jobs to youth. The time is ripe for new development models that can drive growth in income and employment for youth, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.

Category: Climate Change and Green Economy