The article discusses the author's personal experience with environmental consciousness in Africa compared to Europe, and segues into a broader analysis of Africa's carbon footprint and vulnerability to climate change. It highlights the disparity between the carbon emissions of African countries and those of European nations, emphasizing Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions despite being the most affected by climate change. The piece examines the European Green Deal and Africa's response, noting the lack of a unified African stance on climate policy. It also covers the progress some African countries have made in addressing climate change, the challenges of unifying diverse African interests, and the potential for a strategic alliance with Europe. The article advocates for a youth-led approach to climate policy, emphasizing the need for agility and technological savvy to address the climate crisis. It concludes with a call for existential change in environmental policies, spurred by the global mobilization seen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.