ICCDI Partners with Frontline for Climate Action to Train 30 Young Ghanaians on Climate Justice Advocacy
- frontlineclimateac
- May 28
- 3 min read
In a bold and timely move to build youth capacity for climate justice across Africa, the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) has teamed up with Ghana-based Frontline for Climate Action to deliver a focused training for 30 young Ghanaians under the banner "Climate Justice Advocacy for Young African Climate Activists." This initiative marks the beginning of a broader West African effort to empower young people with the knowledge, tools, and collaborative networks needed to push for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Olumide Idowu, Founder of ICCDI, expressed his admiration for the work of Frontline for Climate Action and the impact it has created across communities in Ghana. "We are deeply inspired by the grassroots energy and leadership of Frontline for Climate Action. This partnership is just the beginning of a broader regional initiative that will amplify youth voices across West Africa in the fight for climate justice," said Olumide. He announced that similar trainings will be rolled out in other West African countries under a collective initiative titled Climate Justice Advocacy for Young West African Climate Activists.
Welcoming the partnership, Cedric Dzelu, Founder and Executive Director of Frontline for Climate Action, described it as a “breakthrough for regional collaboration.” He emphasized that “this partnership with ICCDI strengthens our mission to empower young people with knowledge and skills, while building bridges across African nations for a just and sustainable future.” Dzelu also assured ICCDI of maximum collaboration to ensure all deliverables are met and the impact is far-reaching.
Objectives of the Training
To build a strong foundation in climate justice principles and advocacy strategies among young African climate activists.
To equip participants with tools for policy engagement, grassroots mobilization, and storytelling.
To foster cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange between youth climate activists in West Africa.
To raise awareness on the intersection of social equity, environmental sustainability, and climate policy.
Potential Outcomes
Enhanced capacity of 30 young Ghanaian activists to influence climate policy and drive community action.
A network of trained climate justice advocates ready to collaborate on regional campaigns.
Increased youth engagement in national and sub-regional climate dialogues and decision-making spaces.
Documented case studies and insights from the training to inform future youth-led climate justice initiatives.
About ICCDI
The International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious. A leading youth voice on climate change, which seeks to build a climate-smart generation across Africa while identifying key development issues affecting populations across Africa, especially in Nigeria, through creative dialogues and innovations.
About Frontline for Climate Action
The Frontline for Climate Action emerged as a youth-centered, volunteer-driven Non-Governmental Organization with the mission to tackle the climate crisis and advocate for sustainable practices, safeguarding a habitable planet for present and future generations. Founded to meet the pressing demand for a dedicated entity focused on climate issues, it harnesses the collective energy, creativity, expertise, and passion of young individuals, fostering a culture of volunteerism and social impact. Through community engagement and innovative approaches, we strive to deliver climate solutions and effect positive change at the grassroots level as well as influence National and International policy outcomes.
Conclusion
This partnership between ICCDI, headquartered in Nigeria, and Frontline for Climate Action, based in Ghana, signifies a new era of transnational cooperation among African youth-led climate organizations. It demonstrates how shared values and a common vision can unite nations to advance climate justice and youth empowerment. As the training unfolds, it promises to be a stepping stone for future joint actions that resonate across borders and generations.
Peter Martin
Communication Officer
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