Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now 12 July, 2024 08:00 - 09:30 (New York) Virtual Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Three key takeaways from the webinar Image [media_placeholder] Breadcrumb Home Events & Meetings Youth Action For Climate and Clean Air Now Image The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in partnership with Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP (CYMG), Fast Action on Climate to Ensure Intergenerational Justice (FACE), NDC Partnership, OpenAQ, and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) recognize the crucial role that young people play in addressing climate change and air pollution. As part of CCAC’s commitment to engaging and empowering youth, CCAC launched a Youth Engagement Strategy last year to empower young people to reduce super pollutants and improve air quality globally.SLCPs, including methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), are powerful climate forcers that have a significant impact on global warming and air quality. Addressing these pollutants can bring immediate benefits to both the climate and public health. Youth, as future leaders and innovators are uniquely positioned to drive forward solutions that address these urgent issues.This webinar, titled "Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now," is designed to engage, educate, and empower young people to act on SLCPs and air quality. By bringing together youth leaders, experts, and advocates, we aim to foster a collaborative environment where innovative ideas and practical solutions can be shared.Target AudienceThis webinar is designed for a global audience of young people aged 15-35 who are interested in climate change, air pollution, and environmental issues. This may include:• Youth activists and leaders• Students• Young professionals• Members of youth-led environmental organizations.Learning Objectives• Increase youth awareness of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and their connection to climate change and air pollution.• Deepen understanding of the specific health risks SLCPs pose to young people.• Showcase the diverse ways youth can be involved in solutions for climate change and clean air.• Equip young people with tools and resources to act in their communities and advocate for policy change.Find concept note and agenda here. For more information contact Paul Olawale at paul.olawale [at] un.org. Event Report Event Documents 2024 Report on Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now Webinar Download Download Report on Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now Webinar.pdf en Added on: 16 July, 2024 Event resources Official Statements 2023 CCAC Youth Engagement Strategy Download Download BD-MAY2023-06A Youth Engagement Strategy.pdf en Added on: 06 July, 2023 Event contact Paul Olawale [email protected] Add to Calendar Google Yahoo! Outlook.com Office.com iCal / MS Outlook
Event Documents 2024 Report on Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now Webinar Download Download Report on Youth Action for Climate and Clean Air Now Webinar.pdf en Added on: 16 July, 2024
Official Statements 2023 CCAC Youth Engagement Strategy Download Download BD-MAY2023-06A Youth Engagement Strategy.pdf en Added on: 06 July, 2023