By Jones Gadama
The National Youth Network on Climate Change (NYNCC) has taken a significant step towards promoting inclusivity in climate action by holding a feedback session with children in Ntchisi.
The session aimed to respond to the contributions made by children during the recent National Environmental Day commemorations, demonstrating how their ideas are being considered in shaping environmental policies.
During the session, facilitator Henry Machemba emphasized the importance of inclusivity in climate action, highlighting that every child has the right to access information and be part of decision-making processes.
“We are pushing for inclusive engagement, ensuring even children are heard in these dialogues,” Machemba said.
The feedback session was well-received by the children, with Thokozani Chalo, a child representative, expressing confidence that their voices are being heard.
“The feedback process proves that our voices are reaching relevant platforms, boosting our confidence and reinforcing our role as important agents in the fight against climate change,” Chalo said.
NYNCC plans to roll out similar feedback sessions in other districts to strengthen grassroots involvement in both national and global climate policy conversations.
The organization aims to ensure that children’s voices are heard and considered in the development of environmental policies, including those that may influence Malawi’s input at the upcoming COP30 summit.
The initiative is a positive step towards promoting child participation in climate action and ensuring that their perspectives are taken into account in decision-making processes.
By engaging with children and providing them with a platform to express their views, NYNCC is helping to build a more inclusive and sustainable approach to climate action.
The feedback session in Ntchisi demonstrates NYNCC’s commitment to promoting child participation in climate action and ensuring that their voices are heard.
As the organization continues to work towards strengthening grassroots involvement in climate policy conversations, it is likely to have a positive impact on Malawi’s efforts to address the challenges of climate change.
