WELCOME ADDRESS DELIVERED BY NATIONAL YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR MR. PRINCE OPUNI FRIMPONG ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY (GRNMA YOUTH BOOT CAMP) 2023.
I am absolutely delighted to welcome each and everyone of you to this momentous celebration of international Youth Day for Nurses and Midwives in Ghana!
Today, we gather here to commemorate the dedication and invaluable contributions of our young healthcare professionals while embracing the theme of ‘Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.’
Madam President, the transition to a greener and cleaner world is an enormous challenge and a pressing priority – for all. To get there, green skills are required – the skills people need to work in occupations that are sustainable.
The development of new skills, as well as the updating of existing ones to support the green transition is a transversal issue within all global activities.
Madam President, the Global Green Skills Report 2023 identifies trends at the intersection of the workforce and sustainability and it is against this backdrop that this report included critical questions that policymakers, business leaders, and others might explore as they seek to develop regulations, programs, and policies that foster green skills development and create pathways for workers and youth to transition into jobs that help green the planet.
As Nurses and Midwives we must be prepared to adapt and provide care in the face of challenges rising from climate change.
Madam President, Climate change triggers extreme weather events that impact access to healthcare, often disproportionately affecting populations.
Nurses must also address care during extreme weather events to other vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, pregnant individuals, and children.
Climate change can lower air quality, increase food insecurity, and raise the incidence of allergies and respiratory conditions.
Since 1981, the Earth’s temperature has risen 0.32°F each decade. This warming trend represents a significant amount of accumulated heat since the oceans have a tremendous capacity to absorb and disperse heat.
These climate changes have resulted in temperature extremes, heavy rainfall in some areas and drought in others, changing habitats, and rising temperatures at the polar ice caps.
In turn, the environmental challenges have resulted in public health problems that impact nurses and their patients.
Madam President, I am much aware of my task of welcoming everyone to this year’s event and I plead you pardon me for giving a lengthy address.
In conclusion, let us celebrate the indomitable spirit of our youth – the nurses and midwives of GRNMA who have chosen a noble path of service and healing.
Let us celebrate the power of green skills and sustainable practices, knowing that they hold the key to a brighter, healthier future of our planet.
Together, we can make a difference and inspire others to join us on this transformative journey towards a sustainable world.
Thank you once again for gracing this occasion with your presence, and let us embark on this Youth Day celebration with enthusiasm, determination, and a shared commitment to a greener, more sustainable world.
I wish you all a memorable and impactful celebration!
LONG LIVE GRNMA.
LONG LIVE GRNMA YOUTH.
LONG LIVE NURSES AND MIDWIVES .
LONG LIVE GHANA.
By Richard Koomson| mediacentralonline.info |Ghana
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