South-East NDC Youth Climate Summit 1.0 (2026)

Overview

The South-East NDC Youth Climate Summit 1.0 is a flagship regional conference organized by the Nigerian Youth Climate Network (NYCNN) in partnership with the Abia State Government. Held at the Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic in Aba, the summit bridges high-level national climate commitments (Nigeria NDC 3.0) with localized youth action, green entrepreneurship, and subnational environmental governance across the South-East region.

Key Focus Areas & Pillars

• NDC 3.0 Localization: Translating Nigeria's national climate pledges into state-level policy execution across South-Eastern states.
• Green Innovation & Enterprise: Showcasing sustainable youth-led technologies, renewable energy solutions, and circular economy projects.
• Climate Governance & Policy: Engaging state leadership, legislators, and civil society actors in environmental protection, erosion management, and ecological funding.
• Youth Advocacy & Networking: Fostering regional alliances among student leaders, researchers, climate activists, and policy analysts.

Benefits & Career Incentives

• 100% free participation and access to all summit plenaries, technical panels, and masterclasses.
• Direct networking with top government officials, environmental agencies, international development partners, and green startup founders.
• Certificate of participation to bolster professional sustainability and leadership credentials.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to regional policy communique and youth climate action declarations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Target Audience: Open to youth, university/polytechnic students, early-career researchers, entrepreneurs, and climate advocates passionate about green innovation, environmental justice, and sustainable development.
• Regional Focus: Open to participants across Nigeria, with primary regional mobilization centered on the South-East states (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo).
• Participation Mode: In-person attendance required at Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State.

Event Schedule & Venue Details

• Dates: 28th – 29th October 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM WAT daily
• Venue: Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (Formerly Abia State Polytechnic), 119 Aba-Owerri Road, Abayi, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
• Registration Notice: Registration is free, but space is limited. Early registration is required for seat reservation and admission clearance.