We are delighted to have received accreditation to participate in the 64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) held in Bonn, Germany. Although unable to attend in person, our Executive Director, Ms. Patience Ahiabor, closely followed the negotiations and discussions from Accra, Ghana, demonstrating our continued commitment to global climate action and sustainable development.
The SB64 discussions placed significant emphasis on implementation and strengthening existing climate commitments, with key negotiation highlights emerging at the intersection of youth and gender. The intersection of youth and gender emerged as an important cross-cutting theme, reflecting growing recognition that climate action must be inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of women, girls, and young people. While these issues were embedded across broader agenda items, several key developments stood out:
- Implementation of the Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP)
- Strengthening gender- and age-disaggregated data systems
- Advancing gender-responsive climate finance
- Promoting inclusive participation and leadership
- Integrating gender, adaptation, and climate justice
- Strengthening the Just Transition for young people and women
Key Takeaway for Ghana and Africa
For young climate advocates across Ghana and Africa, SB64 reinforced a critical message: effective climate action requires the meaningful integration of youth and gender perspectives into all aspects of climate policy, finance, adaptation, and implementation. The conference strengthened momentum toward ensuring that young women and men are not only beneficiaries of climate action but also active leaders in shaping a just, resilient, and sustainable future.
As consistently echoed throughout the discussions, “climate justice cannot be achieved without gender justice and meaningful youth participation.” This principle remained central to the conversations as the world moves toward COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
Our Planet Our Future!