Enabel joined a diverse group of climate actors at the Climate Action Summit held at the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) in Mpigi, Uganda. The event, organised by Youth Challenge International’s HerStart programme and Jangu International/SINA, took place on Earth Day, 22nd April 2025, and brought together environmental activists, youth innovators, policymakers, and researchers to explore practical solutions to the climate crisis.

As a sponsor through its WeWork project, Enabel took the opportunity to share its ongoing work in sustainable development. Esther Magambo, Enabel’s Green Economy Expert, spoke about the organisation’s efforts to promote green jobs, sustainable construction, and climate resilience. She explained how Enabel supports young entrepreneurs and enterprises by encouraging the use of alternative building materials like bamboo and raising awareness about resource-efficient, environmentally friendly construction techniques. She also introduced Enabel’s climate-responsive design manifesto and an online platform offering tools and resources to support climate action.

"We have developed a manifesto available on a climate website that offers resources and training courses for youth on climate response design", said Esther.

The summit featured a series of panel discussions and interactive sessions. One of these was a workshop on the connection between gender and climate change, co-facilitated by Flavia Ajok, Enabel’s Gender and Inclusion Officer. The session encouraged participants to reflect on how climate initiatives can better respond to the needs of women and local communities.

Group discussions focused on themes such as policy, education, and infrastructure, and participants shared ideas on how to make climate action more inclusive.

The venue of the summit had beautiful bamboo buildings and structures made from recycled plastic bottles. Participants also had a chance to walk through a nearby bamboo forest, where they learned how bamboo can be used in environmentally friendly ways and how it can support green businesses.

Enabel’s participation in the Climate Action Summit reflects its continued engagement in Uganda’s climate dialogue. The event offered a valuable platform to connect with other stakeholders and strengthen collaborations aimed at building a greener, more resilient future.

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