Time: 08:00–09:30 ET / 12:00–13:30 GMT / 15:00–16:30 EAT
On the sidelines of the Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD), where the Sustainable Development Goals under review include Climate Action (13) and Zero Hunger (2), this discussion will underscore the pivotal role of education in addressing pressing challenges.
The event will offer insights from regional and grassroots perspectives into how education can foster resilience in the face of climate-related crises and contribute to achieving Zero Hunger. By exploring innovative approaches and best practices shared by stakeholders across sectors, including youth, government representatives, and CSOs, the event will showcase the transformative power of education in building sustainable and resilient futures.
Speakers:
- Hon. Madalitso Wirima, Minister for Education, Malawi
- Shalom Ndiku, Head of Policy & Partnerships, Food4Education
- Memory Banda, GPE Youth Leader, Zambia
- Moses Ngware, Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
- Julie Mwabe, Global Advocacy and Public Policy Lead, GPE
- Anika Jenne, Head of Advocacy, AMPLIFY Girls
- Ms. Sweta Saxena, Director of the Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Laurel Kivuyo, Climate Envoy, SADC Youth Forum
- M. Cheikh Mbow, Directeur Exécutif de la COSYDEP
- Sarah Beardmore, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Capabilities Team, GPE
- Foluyinka Fakoya, Advocacy Specialist, GPE