Climate Justice School

NSSCJ Proud Moment: Meet Malango Kayira from Malawi at COP30 💚

This week at COP30, our very own NSSCJ Cohort V alumna, Malango Kayira, stood on the frontlines of global climate governance.

She served as a Junior Negotiator for the LDC Group, helping shape decisions on adaptation, finance, capacity-building, and justice for vulnerable countries.

She also moderated a major side event, spoke on global panels, and connected with youth leaders from around the world — bringing Malawi’s voice, Africa’s priorities, and a justice-centered vision to COP30.

Malango shared something powerful with us:

“COP30 was more than an event. It strengthened my resolve and showed me how powerful young people can be when meaningfully included.”

This is what NSSCJ stands for — empowering African youth to influence global decisions, champion climate justice, and lead with courage.

We’re incredibly proud of you, Malango. 💚🇲🇼

NSSCJ Alumni Spotlight: Leading Climate Adaptation in Djibouti 🇩🇯

Last week, Ahmed Mogola, President of the One and Indivisible Youth Movement of Djibouti and alumnus of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ), delivered a powerful keynote during the National Youth Day for Climate Adaptation in Djibouti.

Organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the United Nations System Coordination Office and the Global Center for Adaptation, the event mobilized 140 young leaders to shape Djibouti’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

“NDCs are not just administrative documents,” Ahmed said. “They are commitments to build a resilient future — and Djibouti’s youth have a central role to play.”

Through NSSCJ, Ahmed and many young Africans are connecting climate education to real-world leadership, ensuring that youth are not just participants, but co-authors of national adaptation and resilience strategies.

👏🏽 We celebrate Ahmed and all NSSCJ alumni driving inclusive climate governance across Africa.