Strengthening adolescent participation in climate-resilient programming
Empowering young changemakers to lead climate action and build resilient communities through UNICEF programmes and partnerships
Highlights
This guidance document helps UNICEF country offices design and implement climate-resilient programmes that empower adolescents and youth to take part in climate action and resilience-building. It aligns with UNICEF’s global strategies on adolescent development, empowerment, and meaningful participation in addressing climate change.
The primary audience includes UNICEF programme teams, partners, and youth networks working on or interested in adolescent engagement, skills development, and climate resilience.
Through this resource, colleagues can:
- Design climate-resilient Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) programmes and activities as part of social services;
- Collaborate across sectors to enhance adolescent and youth engagement, empowerment, and participation in climate-related initiatives.
The document features:
- Five practical steps with real-world examples to help teams create roadmaps for engaging young changemakers in climate programming;
- Key elements of meaningful participation within climate-resilient approaches; and
- Practical actions for country offices at different stages of the programme cycle.
By integrating youth leadership and climate-resilient social services, UNICEF and partners can accelerate progress toward a more sustainable, equitable future for every child.
