Global Youth Climate Network
Global Youth Climate Network
OUR VISION
Climate change is the defining issue of our generation and we need to take bold action now. That is why our goal is to act as catalysts for youth throughout the world to work together on initiatives that raise awareness on climate change and scale up climate action.
At the GYCN, we believe that creating a diverse community of climate leaders will drive climate action and amplify its transformational impact. Through our flagship programs, by 2030 we aspire to build a community of 10,000 youth climate leaders and empower over 100,000 young changemakers across the globe to develop and implement initiatives to act on climate change.
Among our priorities are:
- Raising awareness and amplifying the youth message on climate change
- Encouraging youth-led, climate-focused innovation
- Developing concrete initiatives to mitigate climate change (locally or globally) and build climate resilience
- Leveraging youth-led networks committed to fighting climate change around the world
- Building partnerships with internal and external partners
Flagship Programs
Initiatives
At GYCN, we strongly believe young people are key to tackling climate change through innovation. The GYCN Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition looks for young, motivated climate activists with innovative and replicable ideas that help tackle urgent climate issues around the world. GYCN will connect these young entrepreneurs with World Bank specialists, industry experts and potential investors to give them a platform to present, enrich and scale up their ideas.
In 2020-2021, the GYCN team organized the 2nd Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition that focused on four main thematic areas aligned with the World Bank twin goals of shared prosperity and reduction of extreme poverty by 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Climate education
- Marine pollution
- Urban resilience
- Waste management
The competition has two tracks which allows young entrepreneurs at different stages of business idea development to participate:
- Early development track (ED)
- Minimum viable product track (MVP)
The GYCN Position Paper on Climate Action (Position Paper) is the network’s joint statement on the current major challenges and required actions to address climate change.
The Position Paper includes:
- Manifesto (an executive summary of the main call-for-actions formulated by the contributors).
- Dedicated chapters for the main thematic areas (overview of climate challenges identified and proposed roadmap of climate action at different levels).
The Position Paper’s main findings are also featured in infographics, digital cards, and short videos for further dissemination of the document.
The Position Paper is a tool to bring youth perspective to global climate discussions and influence decision-making process of the following stakeholders:
- International Organizations, Bilateral Development Finance Institutions, and Climate Investment Funds
- National governments, members of Parliaments, decision-makers involved in the creation and implementation of NDCs
- Sub-national governments and relevant local authorities at the city level
- National representatives for UNFCCC’s COP conference
- CEOs and Leaders of private companies
- General audience on social media and mass media readers
GYCN Position Paper on Climate Action : DOWNLOAD HERE
Overview
The Climate Ambassador Program is a six-month online program that provides an educational and leadership opportunity for youth to:
- tap into the WBG global knowledge on climate change,
- deepen understanding of climate change complexities in a rapidly changing global environment,
- learn how to design and implement various climate actions and effectively lead climate initiatives
Program Pillars
- Learn: learn from World Bank Group experts and knowledge partners on the most pressing climate change issues and gain solid leadership skills to inspire and empower others in your communities.
- Act: commit to achieve at least three climate actions in your communities.
- Network: connect with like-minded youth across the globe to learn, exchange ideas, develop joint initiatives and projects, and amplify your impact.
- Engage: join an active and connected Global Alumni Community of Climate Ambassadors upon successful completion of the program
Meet the Ambassadors
Join the initiative by sharing and enjoying our favorite meatless.
See All Meatless Mondays Recipes Below:
1.- Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
3.- Roasted Cauliflower with Freekeh
4.- Mushroom Rosemary Stroganoff
6.- Naturally Sweetened Vegan Chocolate Mousse
- Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition
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At GYCN, we strongly believe young people are key to tackling climate change through innovation. The GYCN Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition looks for young, motivated climate activists with innovative and replicable ideas that help tackle urgent climate issues around the world. GYCN will connect these young entrepreneurs with World Bank specialists, industry experts and potential investors to give them a platform to present, enrich and scale up their ideas.
In 2020-2021, the GYCN team organized the 2nd Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Competition that focused on four main thematic areas aligned with the World Bank twin goals of shared prosperity and reduction of extreme poverty by 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Climate education
- Marine pollution
- Urban resilience
- Waste management
The competition has two tracks which allows young entrepreneurs at different stages of business idea development to participate:
- Early development track (ED)
- Minimum viable product track (MVP)
- Position Paper on Climate Action
-
The GYCN Position Paper on Climate Action (Position Paper) is the network’s joint statement on the current major challenges and required actions to address climate change.
The Position Paper includes:
- Manifesto (an executive summary of the main call-for-actions formulated by the contributors).
- Dedicated chapters for the main thematic areas (overview of climate challenges identified and proposed roadmap of climate action at different levels).
The Position Paper’s main findings are also featured in infographics, digital cards, and short videos for further dissemination of the document.
The Position Paper is a tool to bring youth perspective to global climate discussions and influence decision-making process of the following stakeholders:
- International Organizations, Bilateral Development Finance Institutions, and Climate Investment Funds
- National governments, members of Parliaments, decision-makers involved in the creation and implementation of NDCs
- Sub-national governments and relevant local authorities at the city level
- National representatives for UNFCCC’s COP conference
- CEOs and Leaders of private companies
- General audience on social media and mass media readers
GYCN Position Paper on Climate Action : DOWNLOAD HERE
- Climate Ambassador Program
-
Overview
The Climate Ambassador Program is a six-month online program that provides an educational and leadership opportunity for youth to:
- tap into the WBG global knowledge on climate change,
- deepen understanding of climate change complexities in a rapidly changing global environment,
- learn how to design and implement various climate actions and effectively lead climate initiatives
Program Pillars
- Learn: learn from World Bank Group experts and knowledge partners on the most pressing climate change issues and gain solid leadership skills to inspire and empower others in your communities.
- Act: commit to achieve at least three climate actions in your communities.
- Network: connect with like-minded youth across the globe to learn, exchange ideas, develop joint initiatives and projects, and amplify your impact.
- Engage: join an active and connected Global Alumni Community of Climate Ambassadors upon successful completion of the program
Meet the Ambassadors
- Meatless Mondays
-
Join the initiative by sharing and enjoying our favorite meatless.
See All Meatless Mondays Recipes Below:
1.- Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
3.- Roasted Cauliflower with Freekeh
4.- Mushroom Rosemary Stroganoff
6.- Naturally Sweetened Vegan Chocolate Mousse
