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SUMMARY:Consultative Workshop on the National Roadmap on Countering Electoral Disinformation in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:After three months of intense hardwork\, we finally wrapped up the #NetSafi project in style at the Chewani Ajira Youth Empowerment Center in Hola. The workshop reviewed the experiences of the Youth Digital Watch Cells and National Roadmap on Countering Electoral Disinformation in Kenya. \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/consultative-workshop-on-the-national-roadmap-on-countering-electoral-disinformation-in-kenya/
CATEGORIES:Project activity
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SUMMARY:NetSafi Training in Tana River County
DESCRIPTION:In Hola\, we launched the Tana River Youth Digital Watch Cell in style\, as we continue implementation of #NetSafi. Over the next 2 weeks\, the Youth Digital Watch Cell will track\, monitor and document misinformation in on social media channels primarily used in Tana River County.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/netsafi-training-in-tana-river-county/
CATEGORIES:Policy Training,Project activity
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SUMMARY:Food Security and Sustainability in Africa Debate at COP29
DESCRIPTION:Join us tomorrow\, as we co-host an interactive Debate on Food Security and Sustainability in Africa\, in collaboration with YouLead Africa\, on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku\, Azerbaijan. \nThe Debate shall be moderated by Ms. Eunice Oyule – Climate Action Lead at YouLead Network\, and feature distinguished speakers including Ms. Charlene Ruto – Founder & Patron at SMACHS Foundation\, Mr. Hamza Abdiwahab – Director at Somalia Youth Hub\, Mr. Nyongesa M. Khaduyu – Environment and Climate Justice Officer at ForumCiv\, Ms. Ongaya Mulobi – Programs Lead at SMACHS Foundation\, and Mr. Wani Stephen – Executive Director at Africa Democracy and Resilience Network- ADRNET South Sudan.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/food-security-and-sustainability-in-africa-debate-at-cop29/
CATEGORIES:Debates & Dialogue,Round-Table
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
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SUMMARY:Kenya Blue Economy Debate
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Ocean Climate Innovation Hub – Kenya\, we shall be hosting the Kenya Blue Economy Debate on November 5th-6th\, 2024\, at the Technical University of Mombasa. \nThe Debate shall touch on the following themes:\n– Marine renewable energy\n– Maritime\, shipping\, and transport\n– Aquaculture and food security\n– Coastal and marine tourism\n– Ocean pollution and plastic waste management\n– Marine mining\n– Climate change resilience and adaptation \nWe welcome debaters\, innovators\, researchers\, and policy makers to join us for an amazing two-day discussions.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/kenya-blue-economy-debate/
LOCATION:Technical University of Mombasa\, Mombasa\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Debates & Dialogue
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ORGANIZER;CN="Policy Action Initiative":MAILTO:info@policyactioninitiative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20240926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20240926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200534
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SUMMARY:Solar Radiation Modification Stakeholder Briefing
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)\, we organized a Solar Radiation Modification stakeholder briefing in Nairobi\, bringing together participants from government\, civil society organizations\, and the private sector to train them on the concepts of carbon dioxide removal and policymaking skills. \nSolar Radiation Modification\, also known as solar geoengineering\, is one of the proposed carbon dioxide removal techniques to mitigate the effects of climate change by reflecting sunlight back into space\, preventing it from warming the Earth. It essentially tries to cool down the planet by reducing the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth’s system. \nDuring the Briefing\, it was emphasized that Kenya’s SRM policy must address the agriculture (fertilization and rainfall patterns)\, marine (ocean acidification)\, energy (solar technologies)\, and water sectors. \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/solar-radiation-modification-stakeholder-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Policy Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200534
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Round-Table
DESCRIPTION:On June 5th\, The World Environment Day\, we collaborated with Dabaso Youths for Green Future in organizing an open Mental Health Round-table for youths to discuss handling depression\, social media\, mental strains at the workplace and love relationship challenges. \nWe are grateful to our facilitators and youth participants who showed up in great numbers and engaged actively to make the session a success. \nIt is vital to destigmatize the negative perceptions on mental health\, particularly among men. Anyone can feel down\, broken\, and fighting against the world. And when that occurs\, remember to speak up\, share your experiences\, and seek help from practitioners.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/mental-health-round-table/
CATEGORIES:Round-Table
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T170000
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SUMMARY:Tanzanian National Debate Championships
DESCRIPTION:This week\, our Head of Research\, Elijah Bakari is in Arusha\, Tanzania\, moderating the Tanzanian National Debate Championships. \nThe Debate has attracted over 200 participants from high schools across the country and is structured to provide platforms for teenagers to express their ideas on key issues affecting their futures such as climate change\,  poor governance\, social media and internet. \n  \n \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/tanzanian-national-debate-championships/
CATEGORIES:Debates & Dialogue
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240514
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SUMMARY:Green Campus Caravan Third Edition
DESCRIPTION:We trained Environmental students at Kenyatta University on policy analysis\, drafting memoranda\, and participating effectively in policymaking processes under Article 10. \n \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/climate-policy-training/
CATEGORIES:Green Campus Caravan,Policy Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240426T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200534
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SUMMARY:African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit of the Future 2024
DESCRIPTION:We engaged in discussions during the African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit of the Future 2024\, held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa\, in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. The theme of the two-day discussions was “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow; Africa’s Perspectives.” \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/african-youth-consultative-forum-on-the-un-summit-of-the-future-2024/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200534
CREATED:20240506T014734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T014910Z
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SUMMARY:10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to have participated in the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD)\, sharing crucial ideas on how to strengthen food security\, increase climate finance flows\, and support creation of green jobs. \nOur Executive Director\, Brian Kithinji\, was a panelist speaker during a sidelines event on ‘Recent Trends in Financing Climate Action; Implications for Financing NDC 3.0’.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/10th-african-regional-forum-on-sustainable-development-arfsd/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T230516Z
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SUMMARY:Kenya Inter-Universities Policy Debate on Food Security and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Food insecurity remains one of the most significant challenges facing Kenya today. In 2023\, over 5.3 million Kenyans grappled with acute food insecurity\, while a staggering 1 million children endured the devastating effects of malnutrition. \nWhile the rights to food and child nutrition is enshrined in the national constitution\, the journey toward achieving SDG 2 on Zero Hunger remains fraught with many obstacles. Additionally\, many experts predict the situation to worsen further\, driven by intensification of climate-related disasters. The frequent floods and droughts continue to wreak havoc on Kenya’s agriculture\, which over 95% is rain-fed. Other contributing challenges include the widening economic inequality\, rapid population growth exceeding 2.9% annually according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics\, and escalating poverty\, which now affects over a third of the population. \nHowever\, there lies a beacon of a hope. If empowered and supported\, young people have consistently shown their ability to provide solutions to the world’s challenges. \nIt is in this spirit that the Policy Action Initiative intends to hold the InterUniversity Debate on Food Security and Nutrition\, scheduled for March 15th-16th\, 2024\, at Kenyatta University. This unique event aims to bring together 300 students from 20 universities and colleges to discuss\, promote\, and showcase sustainable agricultural practices and environmental policies that pave the way for long-term food security.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/2255/
CATEGORIES:Debates & Dialogue
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ORGANIZER;CN="Policy Action Initiative":MAILTO:info@policyactioninitiative.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
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SUMMARY:Green Campus Caravan: Second Edition
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of the Green Campus Caravan was held at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology on November 15th\, 2023. Around 100 students participated in the training that included topics such as climate adaptation\, responsible environmental activism\, leveraging career opportunities in the climate space\, and carbon markets. Thereafter\, participants proceeded to plant tree seedlings within the university compound. \nThe chief guest was Beatrice Ndinda\, the Alumni Relations Manager at YALI RLC East Africa. Other guests included Aileen Mukiri – Assistant County Commissioner of Murera Division\, Meshack Omega – Assistant County Commissioner at the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination Headquarters\, Eva Makandi – Founder of Light On A Hill organization\, Grace Maghangha – Founder of Action for Climate Empowerment. \n \n 
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/green-campus-caravan-second-edition/
LOCATION:Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology\, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Green Campus Caravan,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
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SUMMARY:Green Campus Caravan: First Edition
DESCRIPTION:The first edition of the Green Campus Caravan was held at St. Paul’s University on September 27th\, 2023\, in partnership with the Green Anglicans Movement\, Young Theologians in Climate Action\, Anglican Development Services of Kenya\, and TearFund. Over 80 students participated in the training. The keynote speaker was Rev. Dennis Nthenge\, the Chaplain to the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya.
URL:http://www.policyactioninitiative.org/event/green-campus-caravan-first-edition/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, St. Paul's University\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Green Campus Caravan,Seminars
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