Winners of the inaugural #YouthADAPT Challenge will be known in the minutes ahead. This is happening at a dedicated Award Ceremony on the sidelines of #COP26 CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

The #YouthADAPT challenge is AAAP’s flagship program aimed at promoting employment opportunities through innovation and social entrepreneurship for action on climate adaptation and resilience in Africa. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

"Africa's adaptation is unstoppable" Africa's adaptation is unstoppable ( Quote from @PVV_GCA, CEO, Global Center on Adaptation) CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

The overarching objective of #AAAP’s #YouthADAPT flagship program is to promote jobs creation through social entrepreneurship and innovation for action on #ClimateAdaptation and resilience in Africa. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

10 #YouthADAPT challenge winners being awarded and showcased at the #COP26 during a dedicated awards ceremony CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

The youth are powerful agents of change and we need their drive, boldness and creativity. Mafalda Duarte, CEO, CIF. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

Congratulations to Maima General Dealers Ltd from Zambia for first prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge ! The enterprise produces hydroponic millet fodders for smallholder farmers to feed their livestock. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

Second prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Kimplanter Seedlings. The enterprise specialize in propagation of drought-resistant vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and tree Seedlings. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

The 3rd prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to #Irri Hub a Kenyan owned entity dealing in the supply and installation of climate-smart irrigation technology. They support a customer base of above 1000. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

The 4th prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Soupah Farm en- Market Limited from #Nigeria. Grows and distributes fresh food and cuts down by localizing production, through rooftop farming. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

5th prize for the #YouthADAPT challenge is Simkay Green Global Ventures, Nigeria leverages ‘Vertical Sack Farming’ a low cost technology for planting crops. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

6th prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Bleaglee Waste Management Limited, Cameroon. It uses drone technology to tackle the challenge of poor waste disposal. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

7th prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Mumita Holdings Limited, Cameroon. It produces African Indigenous Vegetables using greenhouse technologies and supports year-round production.CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) Cameroon News Agency (CNA) #AfricaCOP26

8th prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Salubata Technological Innovations Limited, Nigeria. It collects and uses plastic waste to make customized shoes. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

9th prize of #YouthAdapt challenge goes to Sustainable Builders, Zambia. It supports the development of conducive environments for farmer behavior change towards a more diverse range of production options. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

10th prize of the #YouthADAPT challenge goes to Global Farms and Trading Company Limited, Ghana. It leverages conservation agriculture to increase food security, conserve biodiversity. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) #AfricaCOP26

2 young entrepreneurs from #Cameroon are among the 10 #YouthADAPT challenge winners at #COP26 CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) Cameroon News Agency (CNA) Edith Achamukong MMI News #AfricaCOP26

#YouthAdapt challenge is encouraging a new generation of African youth to rise and ensure the continent’s transition towards green and climate-resilient development. CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group KCIC Consulting (KCL) Edith Achamukong #AfricaCOP26

Meet the 10 #YouthADAPT challenge winners from across Africa awarded and showcased at the #COP26 during an awards ceremony. km 20211105 1080p1 youtu.be/gRguzwZfiJA via YouTube CIF Global Center on Adaptation African Development Bank Group #AfricaCOP26 #Glasgow #ClimateAction #Sustainability

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