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BRUSSELS, 13 November 2023 / PRN Africa / -- The Students Climate Summit, organized by the Tanzania Students Coalition on Climate (TaSCC) at United World College East Africa in Moshi, brought together students from 20 Tanzanian high schools to draft a Proposal Paper for COP28. Key EU participation, with figures like Mr. Lamine Diallo speaking, highlighted the role of youth in climate action and underscored the EU's commitment to global environmental initiatives.

On Friday, 10 November, the Students Climate Summit was held at United World College East Africa in Moshi, organized by the Tanzania Students Coalition on Climate (TaSCC).

This coalition of high school students, addressing climate and environmental issues in Tanzania, was inaugurated with EU support on World Environment Day 2023, demonstrating a growing commitment to environmental activism among Tanzanian youth.

Keynote contributions at the Summit came from high-profile figures including Mr. Lamine Diallo, Head of Natural Resources at the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tanzania and EAC, Elizabeth M. Mrema, Deputy Executive Director at United Nations Environment Programme and UN Assistant Secretary-General, and Hon. Khamis Hamza Khamis, Deputy Minister for Union and Environment.

The highlight of the event was a panel discussion featuring Mr. Diallo and Ms. Mrema. This discussion centered on youth perspectives on climate change and their role in the upcoming 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai this December.

It underscored the importance of the EU's Youth Action Plan, an initiative designed to engage, empower, and connect young people globally, and highlighted the EU's role as the largest provider of public climate finance to the Global South

The Summit's success was marked by a collaborative effort where students from 20 Tanzanian high schools, along with representatives from various diplomatic missions, worked together to draft a Proposal Paper. This paper, embodying the Tanzanian youth's perspectives on climate issues, is poised for presentation at COP28.

This endeavor showcases TaSCC's ambition to become a prominent voice for climate action among students in East Africa, emphasizing the essential role of youth and marginalized communities in shaping global climate policies. The EU's involvement in this process is vital, serving as a catalyst for bringing these important perspectives to the forefront of international climate discourse.

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