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TunisiaYouth: a key driver to reverse climate change in the Mediterranean region
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) today hosted the first General Assembly meeting of the Mediterranean Youth Climate Network (MYCN) in Barcelona, which aims to promote awareness, advocate, share experiences and support local initiatives to fight climate change.
Initiated during the MedCOP Climate 2016 with the support of the UfM, the MYCN is a network of 7 youth associations of the Mediterranean region, deeply concerned about the effects of climate change in the region. They are strongly motivated to take action and make it a priority, as well as to contribute to international and regional climate fora.
“Generating job opportunities and fighting against climate change are among the top priorities for young people,” said Imene Bouchair, a young representative of the MYCN. “Young people can act as a driving force for sustainable development if we all work together. That’s why we have created the Mediterranean Youth Climate Network with the support of the UfM, a place to share ideas and implement tangible action, putting the Mediterranean region at the forefront of the movement in support of sustainable development.”
The UfM strongly supports youth-driven initiatives such as the Mediterranean Youth Climate Network. The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean recently organized the second UfM Regional Forum which focused on youth as a driver for stability and development.
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