Green Rising: Young people as the agents of change
UNICEF and Generation Unlimited launched a new initiative that empowers young people all over the world to youth-led climate action
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As the impacts of the climate crisis and environmental degradation on children’s lives, wellbeing and future increase, children and young people are falling behind in developing skills that enable them to adapt to a climate changed world – especially marginalized young people and girls.
To tackle this challenge, UNICEF, Generation Unlimited (GenU) and partners launched The Green Rising initiative on RewirED Summit hosted by GenU Founding Partner Dubai Cares on the first-ever Youth, Children, Education and Skills Day at COP28. The inclusive and borderless initiative empowers the most vulnerable youth from all around the world with the education, skills and opportunities to be champions for the planet and drive the green transition. The initiative brings together civil society organizations, foundations, tech platforms, governments, and private sector partners to elevate youth-led climate action.
“As sea levels are rising, young people rise on the wave we create for them. We have to empower them.”
The Green Rising initiative aims to mobilize 10 million young people all over the world till 2025 – at a grassroots level – to take concrete green actions. By volunteering on environmental issues, advocating for more climate action or taking jobs in the green economy, they contribute to adaptation to the devastating impacts of climate change and protection of their families and communities. That is about young people becoming climate champions.
“Small acts when multiplied by millions can change the world.”
The Green Rising initiative was kicked-off in spring 2023. The first step was accelerating, scaling, and measuring actions that young people are taking - in partnership with UNICEF Country Offices, Generation Unlimited and its ecosystem of partners – and leaning into existing youth networks and climate action initiatives.
