A new generation is stepping forward to tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our time in Togo: climate change. Under the REBUMAA project, school-based climate clubs are being established to empower children and young people as agents of environmental protection and early action.

These clubs, formed in project localities across the Kara, Plateaux, and Maritime regions, bring together girls and boys to raise awareness among their peers and communities about the impacts of climate change and the actions needed to address them. By embedding these conversations within schools, the initiative ensures that climate education becomes part of everyday learning and behaviour.

Club members are trained and equipped with visual learning tools to help them communicate complex ideas in simple, engaging ways. Guided by teachers and supported by school leadership, they lead awareness sessions on topics such as the causes and effects of climate change, early warning systems, and practical mitigation measures. These include tree planting and maintenance, environmental sanitation, school gardening, and climate-smart agriculture.

Beyond the classroom, the clubs play a critical role in promoting early action at the household and community level. Students are encouraged to support their families in activities like cleaning drainage systems and preventing erosion, small but vital steps that reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks.

The initiative is further strengthened by learning platforms that connect school clubs with community groups, local committees, and traditional leaders. This integrated approach ensures that knowledge is shared widely and that action is coordinated across all levels of society.

By investing in young people, the REBUMAA project is not only raising awareness, but also building a culture of preparedness, resilience, and environmental stewardship that will benefit communities for generations to come.