Empowering Youth in Climate Action
It is now understood that young people have a central role to play. They are negotiators, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs and change agents. However, they largely lack the technical, financial and political means to execute their dreams.
To bridge this gap, the Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme founded a global Youth4Climate initiative joining forces with several knowledge partners and youth constituencies. Its mission is to find, advance and amplify climate cures created by organizations led by young people through:
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Call for Solutions: Youth4Climate
The second edition of the Y4C Call for Solutions is a youth-centered innovation challenge that intended to further efforts by young people and youth-led organizations in each of its five thematic areas: Climate and Environment Literacy; Sustainable Energy; Affordable, Clean, and Sustainable production, and consumption; Land and Ocean Sinks; Food and Agriculture.
Award and Support
Successful applicants will receive the following:
- Up to US$ 30,000 to implement or scale their proposed innovations.
- Access to technical support to enhance their capacity in specific areas.
- Mentorship to refine and develop their proposals.
- Opportunities for storytelling during upcoming events of the Youth4Climate initiative, as well as through the Youth4Climate Platform and UNDP’s website along with its partners.
Focus Areas for 2024
The 2024 Call for Solutions will fund youth-led solutions in the following areas:
- Climate and Environmental Literacy
- Sustainable Energy
- Food and Agriculture
- Nature Assets
- Sustainable Consumption and Production
How to Apply
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the Call For Solutions 2024 Guideline and template page.
- Register on the Youth4Climate Platform to gain access.
Step 2: Guidelines Review
- Download and carefully read the Guidelines Document.
- Familiarize yourself with who can apply, the requirements, and important deadlines.
Step 3: Proposal Preparation
- Download and fill out the budget and workplan template.
- Prepare a 3-minute video pitching your solution following the instructions provided in the Call For Solutions Guidelines.
Step 4: Submission
- Complete your application.
- Submit your proposal via the application platform.
- Deadline: May 26
Application Deadline:
The Deadline of the Application is 26 May, 2024