MyJoyOnline· 13h ago· 1 min read
Africa’s ability to address its growing environmental challenges will depend significantly on empowering girls and young women to participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a climate policy advocate has said.
Mr Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams said investing in girls’ education, innovation and leadership opportunities is critical to building a sustainable and climate-resilient continent.
He made the remarks at the Environmental Education and Lifelong Learning Conference organised by the Pan African Centre for Climate Policy (PACCP) in Ghana, under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Green Future: The Power of Girls in STEM, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Innovation.”
According to him, Africa’s environmental challenges, including climate change, illegal mining, deforestation, land degradation, poor waste management and declining biodiversity, require innovative…
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