What We Do!!

Thematic Areas & Programs !

At NEXGEN DEUTSCHEAFRIK, our mission is to bring together young minds, policy thinkers, and change-makers from Africa and Germany to co-create bold climate solutions that are inclusive, evidence-based, and action-driven development. Explore our key focus areas:

1. Climate Diplomacy & Policy

We believe in co-creating sustainable solutions through fostering fair and inclusive international climate cooperation between Africa and Germany.

  • Joint youth-led sustainability and climate policy dialogues
  • Annual Climate Policy Reports on equitable climate finance, just transition, and adaptation efforts
  • NEDEA Climate Fellows Network training young people in policy advocacy and negotiations at the local, national, and international levels.

Climate Capital: Financing Africa’s Green Economy – Key Takeaways from NEDEA’s July Webinar

| 29 July, 2025

2. Green Economy & Innovation

We support climate-resilient economies and local green industries through innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Africa–Germany Green Innovation Challenge for startups
  • Community-based green job incubators in partnership with local universities
  • Knowledge exchange on sustainable technologies between African innovators and German institutions

Team Spotlight: Martin Waana-Ang Featured in Yale Clean Energy Forum

| 8 December, 2025

3. Leadership & Capacity Building

We empower young people to become effective climate negotiators, innovators, and sustainability leaders.

  • NEDEA Sustainability & Climate Leadership Program
  • Annual leadership bootcamps and exchange programs
  • Mentorship and career support linking young leaders to global institutions

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4. Knowledge, Research & Advocacy

We generate and share knowledge that informs climate action and amplifies youth perspectives.

  • Quarterly research papers and policy briefs
  • Monthly findings in climate finance, climate health, climate justice, renewables
  • Advocacy campaigns promoting climate literacy and youth inclusion

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