Event Overview
Purpose & Focus:
◦ Highlight mentorship as a strategic driver of inclusive climate leadership.
◦ Equip youth with insights and practical guidance to navigate climate careers and policy spaces.
◦ Promote intergenerational dialogue between experienced professionals and emerging climate advocates.
◦ Share lived experiences of mentorship shaping leadership, confidence, and impact.
Programme Highlights:
◦ Dr. Sidi El Moctar Abderrahmane, Youth Envoy for Mauritania.
◦ Efua Nyamekye, Energy and Just Transition Coordinator, GAYO.
Participation & Engagement
Overall Impact
• Reinforced mentorship as a critical enabler of youth participation in climate action.
• Elevated HWR’s visibility on the global climate stage.
• Strengthened interest in structured mentorship for climate leadership.
• Opened pathways for future international collaborations and youth engagement.
As HWR’s first international outing, this side event represents a defining moment in the organisation’s growth — affirming its commitment to nurturing empowered, informed, and connected climate leaders across generations.









