Climate Awareness Project

Africa stands at a critical juncture in its journey toward sustainable development, with the growing climate crisis posing significant challenges to livelihoods, ecosystems, and economic resilience across the continent. In alignment with global climate action goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 which envisions an environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient Africa, efforts to raise awareness and build climate literacy at the grassroots level have become increasingly urgent.

It is within this broader context that the Climate Awareness Project was carried out by Teens and Youth in Leadership (TYIL). Designed as a dynamic extracurricular platform, the project seeks to equip young students with foundational knowledge on climate change, sustainability, and clean energy solutions, while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and innovation.

The initiative responds to a recognized gap in early-stage climate education across African secondary schools, where environmental topics are often underrepresented in core curricula. By integrating practical learning, student engagement, and community-based activities, the Climate Awareness Club aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

Over a six-week period, students are engaged in participatory learning experience, where theoretical discussions with hands-on activities and exposure to real world renewable energy innovations are communicated. The program culminated in a final project that introduced students to small-scale wind energy systems. This experiential component reinforced the practical possibilities of local clean energy solutions and inspired participants to consider climate-smart innovations within their communities.