Kenya Sevens forward and Kabras Sugar RFC star Kevin Wekesa is set to represent African sport on the global climate stage after securing an invitation to the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe summit, which runs from Monday, 9 to Friday, 20 November, will bring together world leaders, policymakers, civil society organisations, scientific institutions and business leaders to discuss and negotiate measures to address the global climate crisis.Paul Murunga appeals to well-wishers to support Mwamba LadiesWekesa will attend as an Adapt2Win Athlete, using his platform to amplify the voice of African sport while showcasing the grassroots environmental initiatives championed by his movement, Play Green.During the conference, the Kenya international will feature as a speaker at two high-level side events.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105803##His first engagement will be on Tuesday, 10 November, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the TED Countdown House × Wellcome: All Rise Film Screening + Nightcap. The session will focus on climate storytelling, health and athlete-led advocacy.On Wednesday, 11 November, Wekesa will take part in the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action × Adapt2Win session, scheduled for 4 pm to 5 pm.What next for Kenya Lionesses after Africa Women’s 7s stumble?The discussion will explore how sports organisations and international athletes can drive measurable sustainability, carbon offsetting and climate adaptation, particularly in vulnerable communities.Taking to social media, Wekesa expressed his excitement at the opportunity to contribute to the global discussions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105838##“Honoured to be joining COP31 in Antalya, Turkey as an Adapt2Win athlete, bringing the voice of African sport and the work of Play Green to the global conversations on climate action. I will be speaking at two events,” he posted.In October, he served as a keynote speaker at Brussels Climate Week, where he shared perspectives on the role of sport in advancing environmental sustainability.Ibrahim Ayoo reveals next target after achieving centurion with Menengai OilersHis environmental advocacy has also earned him international recognition, finishing as first runner-up in the 2026 United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year Awards, in recognition of his commitment to environmental conservation, plastic waste reduction and tree planting through sport.Through Play Green, Wekesa has spearheaded several grassroots initiatives across Kenya, including school-based tree-planting drives, campaigns to eliminate single-use plastics and environmental education programmes.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105815##His participation at COP31 presents an opportunity to showcase how athletes and sporting movements can contribute to climate solutions while inspiring communities, particularly young people, to embrace environmentally sustainable practices.