The Africa Youth Climate Initiate conducted a survey at both the national and grassroots level with the following findings:
- The youth know about climate change and are very worried about it
- Most of the respondents already see the negative impacts of climate change on their communities
- Lower harvest is the most negative impact cited by respondents
- Most of the respondents say they do not know enough about climate change and climate action to give informed opinions on the matter
- The youth are hopeful about benefits of climate action although few have seen these in action
- Climate change and its effects are key concerns for the future
- The youth see various potential opportunities from climate action:
- Receiving funds from the government
- New business opportunities for Africa/Community
- New jobs with climate action
- Raising funds from developed countries
- Developing and deploying African innovations
- Economic opportunities and Education & Awareness would encourage respondents to seek ways to benefit from available opportunities in climate action
- Climate change and its effects are key concerns for the future