about conference
Opportunities for young Africans to venture into ecopreneurship are dire due to the socio-cultural practices and a lack of financial and technical support.
We are creating a platform for young people, developmental agencies, and researchers to have an intellectual discourse on how young people can be supported to contribute to urban sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa through ecopreneurship.
thematic areas
Waste management & circular economy
Agriculture in urban and peri-urban areas, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable food systems
Climate adaptation and climate policy
Urban planning and governance
Urban transportation and innovation
Sustainable energy transitions
Education for sustainable development and environmental stewardship
Conservation and regeneration of urban areas and the implementation of green infrastructure
Climate-related hazards and nature-based solutions
Water supply, sanitation and hygiene
abstract submission
Researchers and practitioners interested in submitting their abstracts will have the opportunity to apply. Your abstract must contain brief introduction, objectives, research method and approach, and key findings.
scientific committee members
Dr Roger Ayambila Atinga
Behavioral Science of Climate Change
Dr Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari
Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Geochemistry, and Medical Geology
Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse
Vice Chair, IPCC Working Group 1 & Head of Department, Dept. of Physics, University of Ghana
Dr Justice Musah Surugu
Dr Portia Adade Williams
Mr Hayford Bokpin
Thanks to our beloved partners and sponsors who support us to host this conference. Interested in becoming a supporting us? Contact us
green products exhibition
We provide a unique and exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs and innovators involved in green businesses to showcase their products and services.
why join?
Visibility
Gain exposure and visibility for your green products among a targeted audience interested in sustainable solutions. This is an ideal platform to reach potential customers, partners, and investors.
Networking
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry professionals who share your passion for sustainability. Build valuable relationships and explore collaborative opportunities to further enhance your business.
Feedback & Validation
Receive valuable feedback from industry experts and conference attendees, allowing you to refine and improve your products based on their insights. Showcase your innovative solutions and receive validation for your efforts in the field of sustainability.
Inspiration & Learning
Immerse yourself in a vibrant environment filled with groundbreaking research and inspiring ideas. Engage in conversations with experts and gain new perspectives that can fuel the growth and development of your green business.
testimonials
I deeply appreciate the incredible platform that empowered the youth with strategies and knowledge to actively contribute towards the sustainable development within the Sub-Saharan Africa Region. The discussions and presentations were both thought-provoking and inspiring, touching on innovative ideas and initiatives. Thank you, YouSustain.
The 2022 YOUSUSTAIN conference organised by GAYO and its partners will remain an unforgettable experience, judging by its grandeur in uniting young scholars in climate change, circular economy, and environmental sustainability. I am glad to have participated both as a presenter and a learner in the conference, and I hope that GAYO and its partners will continue to push forward this unparalleled idea.
Attending last year’s YouSustain Conference was truly inspiring. Witnessing the passion and initiatives of youth addressing climate change, WASH, circular economy, and more, left me motivated to take action and contribute to the climate action agenda.
FAQs
Yes. Non-Ghanaians of African origin/descent are eligible to apply. Please keep in mind that the language of communication for the conference is English and thus applicants must have proficiency or working knowledge of the English language.
The conference is open to young people, students, experts, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and developmental agencies with keen interests in young people’s role in promoting sustainability in sub-Saharan African cities.
Essentially, the conference organizers will only support the accommodation of foreign presenters. The organizers however will not be able to pay for the flight tickets and Visa application fees to and from the conference participant’s home country to Ghana. Please note that the support with accommodation is for foreign participants who will make a presentation at the conference and not for those who are only attending the conference as participants. By Kind courtesy of our sponsors, the organizers will support local (Ghanaian) presenters with financial assistance to help with their transport to and from the conference venue.
Yes. The conference organisers shall provide a certificate of participation for both the oral and posters at the conference. Green products exhibitors shall also be provided with a certificate of participation.
Yes. The conference will have a hybrid format. Both in-person and virtual.
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