Environmental processes: Prominent climate activist pledges to engage more youths.

This follows her remarkable and commendable participation at a series of high-level consultation talks in Nairobi. This was at the third Youth Environment Assembly, YEA-3, the Open-Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives, OECPR, the Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum, GMGSF, and the United Nations Environment Assembly Seven, UNEA-7.

Mache, who also serves as Youth Team Lead at Mboa Hub, a project championed by Greenpeace Africa, received the prestigious invitation for the biennial event and attended thanks to the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, and the Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung Programme Africa.

Her invitation for the highest decision-making body on environmental issues, was in recognition of her immense contribution to ensuring better policies with regards to climate change and the environment.

The scholar of the Bankimon Foundation's Global Citizenship Programme admitted in an interview with The Guardian Post that the influential global space was empowering and a transformative experience.

Mache added that the gatherings, which address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, offered a meaningful opportunity to learn, share experiences, and connect with inspiring leaders at the continental and international levels.

During the two-week gathering, Mache, who is fondly referred to as a Nature Warrior, gained valuable insights into the operationalisation of global environmental processes. 

She also talked about gaining deeper understanding on the implementation of environmental rule of law, and the dynamics of stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and collaboration among Major Groups.

She also mentioned that through the gathering, she was able to observe how multilateral dialogue and consensus-building led to the adoption of 11 resolutions, three decisions, and a Ministerial Declaration.

Mache revealed that: “Among these outcomes, I particularly aligned with resolutions addressing the environmental sustainability of Artificial Intelligence systems, the sound management of chemicals and waste, enhancing meaningful youth participation in environmental processes, strengthening environmental education, and the promotion of sustainable solutions through sport to build a resilient planet”.

She also appreciated several Cameroonian leaders like Dr. Richard Munang, Global Climate Expert; Dr Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh, Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Women for Change Cameroon; Abai Victor Asondo of Bridgers Association; Ewube Edge of One Green Africa; Che Gilbert and Awantu Christian from the International Organisation for Animal Protection; Fongoh Eric, Coordinator of ICENECDEV and Sandrine Yaah Mitin, Co-founder of Green Space Academy for their support.

Promises to use knowledge in future projects

Mache said she intends to actively share the knowledge and experience gained with other young people, particularly women, to ensure they are well informed, confident, and prepared to meaningfully engage in environmental processes. 

“While environmental challenges transcend borders, access to global decision-making spaces remains limited for many. I therefore see it as my responsibility to translate global commitments into local action,” Mache revealed.

She also said: “I plan to design and implement community-based projects that reflect these outcomes and contribute in a structured and inclusive manner to the empowerment of youth and women in environmental protection within our communities”.

Strengthening collaboration with stakeholders at international, continental, and national levels to enhance collective impact, has also been included in her projects, she said.

Dedicates 2026 to women, youth empowerment

According to Mache, her projects in 2026 will focus on empowerment, advocacy, and innovation of women and youth who are driven to create positive change.

Through such an approach, the climate activist believes that it will influence and reform policies that are harmful to people and the environment, and promote innovation grounded in a people-centered approach. 

“I plan to establish platforms and initiatives that address artificial intelligence–related environmental issues and the use of sport as a tool to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet,” Mache said.

She added that: “These efforts will contribute to inclusive development, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods, while ensuring that communities remain at the center of environmental action”. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3673 of Wednesday January 14, 2026