Young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard.
Experts say climate vulnerable African nations need at least $1.3 trillion on annual basis if they are keep its fossil fuel in the ground and address energy poverty.
Recent studies point to escalation of droughts, floods, extreme storms or wildfires, among others that threaten food security and livelihoods of millions of people across resource-poor countries.