Heatwaves, floods and food insecurity are not abstract for young people. They organise locally, often with limited resources, yet remain under-represented where funding and policy are set.
Our position
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Create formal youth seats with voting rights in national and city climate bodies.
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Fund youth-led adaptation projects. Small grants with light reporting can move quickly and show results.
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Build green skills pathways that lead to decent work, linked to local employer demand and public procurement.
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Track outcomes openly so communities can see what changes on the ground.
What YGLN will do
We will integrate climate leadership labs into our Emerging Change & Leadership Practitioner track. We will help youth teams design funded local projects with measurable impact. We will share a public dashboard of projects so others can copy what works.
A word from YGLN
“Token panels are not enough. Youth deserve a vote, a budget and a brief,” said Emmanuel Addo.
How to help
Municipal leaders can reserve youth seats and attach funding. Employers can co-train and hire for green roles. Young people can bring project ideas to YGLN and we will support the business case and delivery plan.
