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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The @IGADLeadership Alumni Network this afternoon convened a regional webinar to explore how climate-related challenges can be transformed into opportunities for resilience, innovation, and sustainable development. The webinar was held in collaboration with the Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development (EYPD) and other partners. In his remarks, ILA Alumni Regional Chairperson Ashenafi Mebratu underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving climate action, noting that young people, who make up a significant share of the region’s population, are among those most affected by climate change. He called on relevant public and private institutions to support youth-led climate initiatives and empower young people to take an active role in building climate-resilient communities. Dr. Geoffrey Sabiiti, a senior climate expert from @IGAD_CPAC, highlighted the various interventions that #IGAD continues to implement to address the impacts of climate change in the region. He noted that climate change transcends national borders, making cross-border cooperation essential. Other panellists in the Webinar included Dr. Tahira Mohammed of @ILRI, Dr. Kassahun Ture of Addis Ababa University and Ms Sylvia Mkomwa of Global Impact Transformation (GIT). They emphasised the importance of people-centred approaches to climate action and integrating climate interventions into national planning and budgeting. Many thanks to our speakers, partners, and all participants for contributing to this timely conversation. #Youth4ClimateLeadership #ClimateResilience #RisingWithIGAD

Strengthening journalism for democratic resilience in the IGAD Region. #Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD #KBCYetu

In country-specific groups, participants at the ILA workshop developed publishable media stories addressing public-interest issues in their respective countries. They examined misinformation and explored how reporting can promote informed public participation. The stories will be published across various media platforms. Participants committed to applying skills gained during the workshop to advance responsible journalism and information integrity in their respective countries. #Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD @JapaninKenya

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 PHOTO STORY: From digital verification exercises to panel discussions on ethics, trust and accountability, the last two days have been a rich learning experience at the ILA Media Workshop in Machakos, Kenya. Participants have shared experiences, engaged with different perspectives on the media and information environment, and gained new insights into the challenges and opportunities facing media practitioners today. @JapaninKenya #Media4Democracy

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) today rolled out a three-day regional media workshop in Machakos, Kenya, bringing together journalists from mainstream and digital media outlets from the IGAD region. The workshop, held in partnership with the Government of #Japan, seeks to strengthen media practitioners’ capacity to uphold information integrity and serve the public interest during democratic processes. Opening the workshop on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh, ILA Director Dr. Simon Nyambura underscored the important role of the media in promoting informed public discourse, particularly amid a changing information landscape and the growing spread of misinformation. He described the media as the heartbeat of a healthy democracy. In her remarks, Ms. Noriko Kobayashi of @JapaninKenya highlighted how the partnership between Japan and IGAD has grown over the years. She termed the workshop timely, noting how technology has transformed the media and the need to continue strengthening the media’s role in supporting democracy. #Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD