Transparency. The process behind how a garment is made, where its materials were sourced, and, crucially, the person who stitches it together should all be clear to the retailer as well as the consumer. Too often, we are still dealing with frosted glass or even a solid wall that obstructs the visibility of the fashion industry value chains from production to consumer and finally the waste pile.
Climate change is a major issue in Kenya today and poses a significant economic, social, and environmental threat.The country is climate-vulnerable and has already been facing adverse impacts of climate change, with projections of temperatures rising by 2.5º C between 2000 and 2050 and rainfall patterns becoming more intense and unpredictable.[i]According to a 2018 study by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the country loses 2–2.4% of its gross domestic product annually due to the adverse effects of climate change, such as drought and floods.[ii]
Climate change is a pressing global issue which is exacerbated by human activities and practices. This affects the environment and future survival of every species. Young people, a vital economic force, influence the climate trajectory due to their role in resource-dependent economies. However, they're often overlooked in policy decisions despite facing economic and social hardships. The United Nations acknowledges their exclusion from decision-making,impacting their present and future. Among these are climate-related policies and those that affect the environment.
Following the Pre-COP Youth Forum held on the 28th of October 2022, SLYCAN Trust hosted a Post-COP Youth Debrief on the 2nd of December 2022 to share with youth updates received through engagements and partnerships formed at the 17th Conference of Youth (COY17) and the 27th meeting Conference of Parties (COP27) for scaling up youth engagement in climate action in Sri Lanka. The objective of this event was to share the outcomes from COP27, share the experiences of the youth participants and convey the youth priorities for the year 2023.
SLYCAN Trust Youth hosted an Orientation and Capacity Building Workshop on Activities of the Global Youth Forum on Climate Change 2022/2023 on the 11th of February, with the aim of scaling up youth collaboration in identifying key actions that can be implemented under the thematic areas of the Global Youth Forum. Youth in climate-resilient food systems, climate resilience & risk management, youth entrepreneurship and innovation, renewable energy, just transition & youth, and just transition in fashion were the focus areas of discussion.
Youth are an integral part of the community and are an essential stakeholder group in climate action. They have the potential to identify and provide solutions to address issues that would help create a better planet, including finding avenues for ensuring the earth and its resources are conserved and the global temperature goal of 1.5 C is maintained.
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