Climate Justice Camp Tanzania In just two years, the Climate Justice Camp (CJC) has grown into the largest global platform of
its kind, bringing together hundreds of organizers, activists, advocates, and community leaders
working at the intersection of climate and social justice. This unique space facilitates members
of diverse movements in the Global South to meet face-to-face; and build knowledge,
strategies, capacity, community, and networks that are taken back to communities on the
frontlines of climate change, resulting in real-world and long-term action. Over the period of a
week, participants develop, take part in, and lead workshops and events focused on a series of
thematic strands with concrete objectives. Participants are carefully selected to represent a
broad range of backgrounds and sectors, including climate justice, conservation, social justice,
human rights, humanitarian, women’s rights <(>&<)> feminism, Indigenous rights and LGBTQIA+
issues.
In 2022, the first CJC in Tunisia gathered 350 organizers from 65 countries. The following year,
the 2023 camp held in Lebanon hosted 450 leaders from nearly 100 nations. These camps
involved support from more than 200 organizations, attractedover 10,000 applications, and
have led to an active community of 500+ members who remain in touch and continue to
collaborate. The CJC is gaining visibility globally each year, and has been the subject of over 70
media reports, including coverage by top-tier outlets like The Guardian, the BBC, EFE News
Agency, Infobae, ABC, Al Hurra, Dubai TV, and Al Mayadeen.
On digital platforms, posts under the Climate Justice Camp hashtags have garnered over
113,000 interactions, and videos over 1,717,041 views. The Climate Justice Camp was
mentioned in over 700 posts, reaching a potential audience of over 12 million people. We also
had a range of social media influencers in attendance, who posted about the camp to their
collective audiences of hundreds of thousands of people; the camp was featured on accounts
including Feminist, Earthly Education, Intersectional Environmentalist, and Atmos.
● Recap from Tunisia
● Recap from Lebanon
Given the tremendous interest, energy, and support emanating from young organizers in
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Climate Justice Camp has made the strategic decision to host its third
edition in Arusha, Tanzania at the MS Training Center for Development Cooperation from
the 8th-12th October 2024.
The impact of the previous editions in Tunisia and Lebanon has been transformative, driving
real-world and long-term action at local, regional, and international levels that present a
significant opportunity to channel themomentum and collaborative spirit into Sub-Saharan
Africa.

Climate Justice Camp Objectives
The Climate Justice Camp serves as a dynamic hub for building meaningful relationships,
fostering networks, and forging alliances among groups dedicated to climate justice, social
justice, and youth engagement. Additionally, the CJC provides a crucial opportunity for youth
advocates to strategically plan and enhance their engagement, maximizing their influence and
effectiveness at following UNFCCC COPs. This inclusive space brings together civil society
actors, local community advocates, and passionate organizers to create impactful connections,
promote collaboration, and unite efforts to deliver strategic impact.
1. Co-creation of cross-border and cross-issue strategies:
a. Strategic development: In this collaborative space, grassroots groups co-create
strategies, tactics, narratives, and symbols to build cross-border solidarity and
design impactful campaigns.
b. Mobilization plans and advocacy for systemic change: The CJC program
prominently features discussions on Climate Finance, Adaptation, and Just
Transition.
2. Building relationships, networks and alliances
a. Facilitating connection through storytelling sessions: The CJC provides a
platform for organizers and groups to engage in storytelling sessions, where
participants can share and listen to local stories, lessons learned, and best
practices.
b. Networking and community building for lasting connections: Encouraging
networking and community building, the CJC enables groups to connect across
issues, geographies, and demographics.
c. Cross-border solidarity in inclusive spaces: The camp provides open, safe, and
inclusive spaces for local organizers and advocates to discuss their specific
contexts and community needs.
3. Building capacity and communities of practice: By bringing people together from
across the region, the CJC creates opportunities for a diverse range of training,
workshops, and capacity development initiatives. Participants gain access to a myriad of
sessions offered by partners, the coordination team, and fellow participants. Additionally,
thecamp aims to establish regional communities of practice, ensuring that shared
learnings and best practices continue to be connected and utilized beyond the camp.