Programme Overview:

Duration: 5 days (May 21st – May 25th, 2024)

Commitment: Engage in a series of impactful activities, hands on training and webinars, dedicating approximately 4 hours per day to enhance your knowledge and skills with a target of only fifty (50) people for the fellowship.

Program Curriculum:

• Understanding Climate Change Science: Global Warming, Greenhouse Gases and Consequences
• Media and the Act of Story Telling in Combating Climate Change
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; the way forward
• Climate Action & Environmental Health for Sustainability
• The importance of Stakeholders Engagement in Sustainability
• E-waste Management and Circular Economy
• Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
• Transformative Leadership
• Safety Management in the Workplace
• Amplifying the Sustainable Development Goals and its impact.
• Climate Financing
• Carbon Emission Reduction and Carbon Exchange Market
• The Business of Waste Management & Recycling

Eligibility Criteria:

This program is open to young leaders in Africa who:

• Reside in Africa
• Are passionate about environmental sustainability and waste management.
• Can commit to the five days in person training holding in Lagos, Nigeria. 
• Aspire to drive profitable waste initiatives in their communities.

In the Programme, Participants Will:

• Better understand Circular Economy concepts and how their adoption/best practices can support sustainable development.
• Understand Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation; the way forward
• Be equipped to better understand the physical changes in their environment and provide them with the tools with which to combat climate change.
• Advocate for an equitable and sustainable future for all.
• Raise a community of Climate Action Ambassadors for Mother Earth.

Expectations:

Participants commit to:

• Active involvement in all stages of the program
• Completing assigned training and micro-funding activities
• Engaging in monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement
• Contributing to a circular economy in their communities

Proposed Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Engage improved knowledge in Climate Change, Circular Economy and Sustainability.
• Raise Climate Action Ambassadors across Africa committed to protecting Mother Earth.
• Fellows will be equipped with the right skill needed to embark on eco-friendly projects in their community.
• Opportunities for Global Impact will be annexed by the Fellows.
• Possible Collaborations amongst fellows. 

Certification:

All successful participants will receive a Climate Action Sustainability Fellowship certificate, marking their commitment to environmental responsibility.

Platforms for Engagement:

• In person and virtual sessions 
• Webinars and discussions on designated platforms
• Collaboration through a dedicated fellowship network.