In a powerful
demonstration of youth-led climate action, two riders will be flagged off on a
monumental expedition from Nairobi to Belém, Brazil, ahead of the COP30 climate
conference. The event, known as ‘Cycle COP30 – Wheels for Climate,’ will be
officiated by Amb. Ali Mohamed, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change.
The ambitious
15,500-kilometer journey on electric bicycles aims to amplify the voices of
communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis and document grassroots
adaptation strategies across Africa.
This initiative
showcases the potential of sustainable mobility, powered by renewable energy,
to bridge continents and inspire global climate solutions. The riders will
carry with them stories of resilience, innovation, and adaptation from the
communities they traverse, with the objective of delivering these narratives to
influence the global dialogue at the COP30 summit.
The mission
also seeks to mobilise crucial partnerships, funding, and endorsements to
strengthen Africa’s leadership and position in the global climate transition.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
