Youth
Understanding the Global Goal on Adaptation: the road from Dubai to Belém
This technical briefing offers a concise overview of the current state of GGA negotiations after COP29 in November 2024, including summarized information on how Parties, experts, and other actors are working to develop indicators and address a range of cross- cutting and emerging issues.
Speaking truth to power: the journey of youth in bolstering environmental rights in Southeast Asia
This piece follows three young advocates and activists as they work towards a regional policy for environmental rights with the ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group – highlighting both their potential and the challenges they face in driving meaningful change.
Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast
Resilience is a podcast from UNEP's GAN that brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative, and innovative ways. Listen to the podcasts here!
Loss and damage: Challenges and opportunities for city leadership – a youth perspective
This report, created by and for young people, discusses how cities, facing climate-induced loss and damage, can collaborate with youth to address these challenges, with young leaders playing a crucial role in advocating for equitable climate action and shaping innovative, localized solutions.
Climate change, vulnerability and migration: Impacts on children and youth in Southeast Asia
This report explores the impact of labour migration on children in the context of climate change in Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Through 92 personal stories, it highlights the challenges faced by children left behind or migrating themselves, intersecting with issues of poverty and injustice.
11 young climate leaders on how today’s youth can make a difference 🌍
Meet 11 inspiring young climate leaders, explore what fuels their passion for climate action, and learn about their insights on how today's Youth can make a difference.
Climate anxiety toolbox: a resource guide for young people facing climate anxiety and grief
Explore these useful resources (all free) for dealing with climate anxiety, ranging from articles, to courses, to places to speak to someone about how you’re feeling.
Toolkit for youth on adaptation and leadership
This Toolkit for Youth on Adaptation & Leadership equips young people with the knowledge and skills to engage in climate adaptation policy, advocacy and action.
Creating youth climate councils: A step-by-step guide for young people
Have you wanted to make a difference in your local community but did not know where to start? Learn how to establish a youth climate council in your city with this practical step-by-step guide!
Leading the way : How Indigenous youth combat climate change through land rights
Listen to a recording of this Land Dialogue on 11 April 2024 which explored the dynamic relationship between land tenure systems and climate resilience through the lens of Indigenous Peoples and local community youth.