The youth climate agenda extends beyond emissions reduction to encompass biodiversity protection, circular economy principles and climate-resilient infrastructure, with policies designed with youth representation from the outset. We also work with youth to spread the message offline, through initiatives like UNICEF’s first-ever Climate Comic Contest. Sathviga ‘Sona’ Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai, India, was the winner of the contest in 2017.

Understanding the Context

Sridhar was inspired to take action on climate change after her community was hit by devastating floods in 2015. Global youth are facing a generational mental health crisis, with economic, social and environmental issues putting them under unprecedented pressure. But unfortunately, despite their engagement in the multilateral sphere, youth continue to exert little influence over decision making on sustainable development, the maintenance of peace and security, and human rights. Who are the youth of today?

Key Insights

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