Youth Programmes & Initiatives

“Young people have helped reshape the global climate debate because they know that they’ll be the ones that could inherit a broken planet.” 

Youth are central in achieving a more sustainable and healthier planet. Young people have a special role in instigating change and action on the pressing global challenges. Equally, they are pivotal to finding innovative solutions that speak to local and global realities. As such, UNEP has given special attention to the work of young people around the globe for the environment and we are committed to providing safe and open platforms to support interaction with decision-makers.

Platforms and initiatives across UNEP have given relevant roles to young people, developing meaningful engagement in the environmental space. UNEP recognizes the importance of working with and for young people. Our programmes make a stronger coordination effort for meaningful youth participation.

Featured Events

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26 Mar 2024 | Online event Zero Waste Futures: Youth Leadership and Solutions from the Asia Pacific to the Caribbean

Zero Waste Futures: Youth Leadership and Solutions from the Asia Pacific to the Caribbean  Organizers: UNEP (Caribbean Sub-Regional Office and International Environment Technology Centre), Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP (CYMG) Date…

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Four young women participating in a team-building activity.