Afro Arab Youth Voices in the Climate Dialogue — From Oman to COP31
AAYC Participation | Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
The Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) took part in the Regional Conference of Youth on Climate Change for the Middle East and North Africa (RCOY MENA 2026), held in the Sultanate of Oman from 16–19 September 2026, with the participation of Abdelazim Mousa, representing the Council at this important regional youth gathering.
Hosted at the Oman Across Ages Museum in Nizwa, the conference serves as the official regional platform for youth climate engagement across the Middle East and North Africa under YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year’s edition brought together more than 500 young people from 22 countries, alongside experts, practitioners, and other stakeholders working on climate action.
AAYC’s participation reflects its continued commitment to strengthening the role of young people in regional and international affairs and ensuring that Arab and African youth voices are part of conversations shaping the future of sustainable development and climate action.
Throughout the conference, Abdelazim took part in sessions and workshops addressing key issues including climate justice and climate finance, adaptation and resilience, the links between climate and peace, youth participation in governance, and green innovation and solutions. Discussions also focused on moving beyond youth participation towards meaningful contributions to climate policymaking and decision-making.
Beyond the formal sessions, the conference provided a valuable space for dialogue, exchange, and networking among young people from across the region. Its outcomes included the development of the Regional Youth Climate Statement and a regional policy paper, with youth recommendations feeding into the broader pathway towards COY21 and COP31, to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, in November.
Among the key priorities reflected in the outcomes of AAYC’s participation were increased financing for climate adaptation, greater support for technology transfer to vulnerable countries, protection of water and environmental resources in communities affected by conflict and climate change, and the creation of sustainable regional networks connecting young innovators with experts and decision-makers.
Reflecting on the experience, Abdelazim Mousa highlighted the opportunity to bring the voices of Sudanese, Arab, and African youth into regional conversations on climate action and the future of youth engagement. He also expressed his appreciation to the Afro Arab Youth Council for its support and sponsorship of his participation in the conference.
This participation reflects AAYC’s broader vision of expanding meaningful youth presence across regional and international platforms, while connecting youth priorities with the wider agendas of development, peace, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
From Sudan to the region, young voices are part of shaping the conversation on our climate future.
#AAYC #AfroArabYouthCouncil #RCOYMENA2026 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #YouthLeadership #MENA #Sudan #YouthVoices #COP31
AAYC Participation | Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
The Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) took part in the Regional Conference of Youth on Climate Change for the Middle East and North Africa (RCOY MENA 2026), held in the Sultanate of Oman from 16–19 September 2026, with the participation of Abdelazim Mousa, representing the Council at this important regional youth gathering.
Hosted at the Oman Across Ages Museum in Nizwa, the conference serves as the official regional platform for youth climate engagement across the Middle East and North Africa under YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year’s edition brought together more than 500 young people from 22 countries, alongside experts, practitioners, and other stakeholders working on climate action.
AAYC’s participation reflects its continued commitment to strengthening the role of young people in regional and international affairs and ensuring that Arab and African youth voices are part of conversations shaping the future of sustainable development and climate action.
Throughout the conference, Abdelazim took part in sessions and workshops addressing key issues including climate justice and climate finance, adaptation and resilience, the links between climate and peace, youth participation in governance, and green innovation and solutions. Discussions also focused on moving beyond youth participation towards meaningful contributions to climate policymaking and decision-making.
Beyond the formal sessions, the conference provided a valuable space for dialogue, exchange, and networking among young people from across the region. Its outcomes included the development of the Regional Youth Climate Statement and a regional policy paper, with youth recommendations feeding into the broader pathway towards COY21 and COP31, to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, in November.
Among the key priorities reflected in the outcomes of AAYC’s participation were increased financing for climate adaptation, greater support for technology transfer to vulnerable countries, protection of water and environmental resources in communities affected by conflict and climate change, and the creation of sustainable regional networks connecting young innovators with experts and decision-makers.
Reflecting on the experience, Abdelazim Mousa highlighted the opportunity to bring the voices of Sudanese, Arab, and African youth into regional conversations on climate action and the future of youth engagement. He also expressed his appreciation to the Afro Arab Youth Council for its support and sponsorship of his participation in the conference.
This participation reflects AAYC’s broader vision of expanding meaningful youth presence across regional and international platforms, while connecting youth priorities with the wider agendas of development, peace, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
From Sudan to the region, young voices are part of shaping the conversation on our climate future.
#AAYC #AfroArabYouthCouncil #RCOYMENA2026 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #YouthLeadership #MENA #Sudan #YouthVoices #COP31
