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The African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and award.[1][2][3] It was launched on 6th September 2021[4] that focuses on youth-led enterprises in Africa working on climate adaptation solutions. It is a collaborative effort between the Global Center on Adaptation, European Union[5][6][7] and the Climate Investment Funds under the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program's YouthADAPT flagship pillar.[8][9]
The challenge aims to support and highlight innovative ideas and projects developed by young entrepreneurs who addressing climate change challenges and contributing to building resilience in African communities.[10][11][12][13][14]
In 2021, Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank presented the awards and it was moderated by Alan Kasujja.[15]
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- ↑ "African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge". afdb.org. 2021-10-17.
- ↑ "COP26: AfDB Unveils Winners Of YouthADAPT Solutions Challenge". Voice of Nigeria. 2021-11-06. Archived from the original on 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ "European Union ramps up support to Africa Adaptation Initiative with EUR 1 million grant". undp.org. 2022-01-22.
- ↑ "Afdb Awards 2 million to 20 african youth led businesses". Premium Times. 2023-02-14.
- ↑ "20 young African entrepreneurs bag $100,000 each to boost their climate adaptation businesses". un.org. 2022-11-12.
- ↑ "Here's Why You Should Apply for the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge by GCA & African Development Bank". bellanaija.com. 2021-09-15.
- ↑ "Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program". afdb.org. 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Akatale on cloud ugandas fresh food online store wins 100000 grant funding in youthadapt competition". softpower.ug. 2023-11-22.
- ↑ "AFRICA ADAPTATION ACCELERATION PROGRAM (AAAP) WEBINAR: INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FOR CLIMATE-SMART FUTURE, BUT IT'S NOT ENOUGH". venturesafrica.com. 2022-03-17.
- ↑ "YouthADAPT competition". africa-me.com. 2022-12-12.
- ↑ "AfDB calls youth to apply for climate grants". namibian.com.na. 2021-08-25.
- ↑ "Africa Adaptation Initiative". africaadaptationinitiative.org. 2020-07-16.
- ↑ "Award ceremony". afdb.org. 2021-04-20.
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