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Kenyan Youth Pledge to Promote Renewable Energy and Sustainability
19 Oct
Summary
- Over 700 young activists gathered in Kenya to discuss climate action
- Pledged to reduce carbon footprint, advocate for clean energy, and collaborate
- Aligned with Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals
Last month, in September 2025, more than 700 young environmental activists from schools, NGOs, and religious groups in Kenya gathered for a two-day convention to discuss how their ecological and social values can help them lead important climate work. The annual event, organized by The Laudato Si Movement and Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation- Franciscans Africa, took place at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
The gathering closed with the youth activists signing a pledge to commit to promoting peace, renewable energy, and ecological care. They vowed to take measurable steps to reduce the carbon footprint of their institutions, organizations, and communities, including using energy-efficient technology, minimizing waste, and advocating for clean energy. The group also affirmed its alignment with the Paris Agreement and committed to supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy, climate action, and life on land.
The youth activists emphasized that climate justice must include recognizing and raising awareness of the marginalized communities most affected by environmental degradation. "We recognize that climate justice is central to peace and equality, and we will advocate for policies that reflect these principles," they said in their statement.
This event in Nairobi reflects the growing wave of youth-led climate action around the world as global temperatures continue to rise, making some places "too hot to live," according to NASA.
