Chuka University Set to Host the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice

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Chuka University is set to host the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) Cohort IV, 2024, an initiative pioneered by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). The two-week NSSCJ training session scheduled to run from June 23 to July 7, 2024. Prospective participants include climate justice advocates, activists, and campaigners, policymakers, grassroots community leaders, academics, climate scientists, researchers, representatives from smallholder organizations, trade union members, leaders of civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, self-help groups, youth groups, women’s groups, and others deeply committed to addressing the most profound challenge society has ever faced. The NSSCJ is a platform designed to foster interaction, learning, mentorship, inspiration, and networking around disruptive ideas essential for sparking economy-wide transformation in a climate-catastrophic world.

GOAL

To awaken, equip, and inspire a new generation of actors in Africa and globally to address the question of climate justice, including intra and inter-generational equity.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE:

To enhance the capacity of Africans and our allies to advance climate justice perspectives through local, national, sub-national, regional, and global interventions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Have an O-level certificate or the equivalent high school matriculation.
Be between 18-35 years at the time of application
Have fluency in English and French languages;
Have a valid passport (for non-Kenyan applicants

COSTS FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF PARTICIPATION

USD 3500: International participation (catering for a return economy air ticket, visa fee, accommodation, tuition, meals and certificate)

USD 2500: Local Kenyan participants: (local transport costs, accommodation, conference package, meals and certificate)

USD 300: Virtual participants (for tuition and certificate)

CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded certificates.

DEADLINES

Registration for the summer school is now open. The deadline for application is at 11:00 (PM) on Friday, March 8th, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, April 19th, 2024.