Bangladeshi writer Areebah Armin Ahsan wins Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition Award for her short story ‘Tragedy to Triumph: Biogas in Daria Nagar.’ The award ceremony took place during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Other winners include Nigeria’s Michael Chiangi Gbagir for ‘EcoPower Adventure’ and Uganda’s Michael Okao, Darius Ogwang, and Joshua Elem for their solar concentrator.
A new report presented at the event highlights that young people, facing climate change impacts, struggle to access necessary funds for climate action. The report suggests solutions like targeted reporting, streamlined fund access, increased private sector support, and innovative financing sources.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland emphasizes the need to scale up financial support for youth-led climate solutions, recognizing the resilience and leadership of young people. Zambia’s Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Collins Nzovu, emphasizes passing leadership to the youth, while Fiji’s Ambassador to the UAE, Naipote Tako Katonitabua, stresses the urgency of youth inclusion in climate action at all levels. The report will guide the Commonwealth Secretariat’s ongoing climate finance initiatives.
