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Hello, could you please share the recording of today’s lesson and the slides presented, if available?
Several participants, not only me, have requested these materials both in the WA group and during the Zoom session. They would be very valuable for everyone, both for reviewing the content and for helping those who may have missed some parts of the lesson.
Thank you in advance. 🙏
Pls is their WA group I’m in not in it? Can I be added
Good evening
I have a problem regarding my participation. I received the participation email 5 mins before the session was held, that I wasn’t able to a participate because I didn’t view the email. Now I am going to continue with the other sessions but that means am not receiving a certificate because I missed one session of the 3
What Shall I do
Thank you
Same thing happened with me, is there any way we can make up for the non attended session
What is the link for the next session
Hello Team,
I am currently working on a project focused on the integration of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for tugboat operations in ports. As I move through the Project Design Bootcamp, I have a question regarding the Feasibility aspect:
When designing a project that requires significant technical and cultural shifts—such as moving from diesel engines to battery-hybrid systems—what are the most effective strategies for demonstrating "impact" to skeptical stakeholders? Should the focus remain strictly on economic savings, or is there a better way to frame the environmental necessity in a professional maritime context?
Thank you for your guidance!
Hello Sospeter,
That’s a very relevant and thoughtful question, especially given how conservative and risk-sensitive the maritime sector can be.
When dealing with projects that require both technical and cultural shifts, demonstrating impact goes beyond just presenting economic savings. While cost efficiency is important, relying on it alone may not be persuasive enough, particularly when upfront investment costs are high. Btw, you can also look at Environmental and Strategic Positioning: Instead of presenting environmental benefits as abstract ideals, connect them to tangible outcomes, such as reduced emissions in port areas, improved air quality, and alignment with global sustainability targets. This can enhance the port’s reputation and competitiveness, especially as clients and partners increasingly prioritize green operations.
How will the cafe sessions work,thanks.
How will I know if my project is feasible for a startup?
I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the UN Youth4Climate team and the organizers for creating such a high-impact, transformative platform.
The guidance on Project Design and the opportunity to connect with fellow African innovators like Laura (Kenya) and peers from Liberia has been instrumental. As the President of the Vuasuti International Project, these sessions are helping us refine our Vision 2026–2050 to ensure our 'Forest-to-Pharmacy' model meets global standards of excellence.
Thank you for empowering youth-led, bio-digital solutions that drive real climate resilience. We are ready to scale from Tanzania to the world!
My question to the organizers: What is the one key attribute you look for in a youth-led project to consider it truly 'Investment-Ready' for global scaling?
I have a small question regarding the program's wrap-up: To make sure I stay on track with the completion requirements, how is session attendance typically verified? And just out of curiosity, is a certificate of participation planned for the end of the program? Appreciate the help!
One question I am reflecting on after the session:
How can early-stage climate projects balance simplicity for scalability with technical complexity needed for real impact, especially in rural or low-resource settings?
I would love to hear how others are approaching this in their projects.
Great question! I’ve found that the best approach is to keep the user interface simple but the system design technical.
In my project, we use high-level circular science (aquaponics and nutrient loops), but we translate it for the community through simple Questionnaire booklets. The farmers don’t need to master the complex chemistry; they just need to follow a clear, daily checklist that captures the data we need.
By 'hiding' the complexity inside a simple, repetitive routine, you achieve real impact without overwhelming the people who make the project scale. Focus on making the action simple, even if the science is deep.
Have I answered your question well?
What are the main barriers preventing young people from effectively participating in climate governance?
The main barriers preventing youth from effectively participating in climate governance include:
Financial Constraints: Lack of funding for travel, research, or scaling local initiatives.
Tokenism: Being invited to "sit at the table" for photo opportunities without having actual decision-making power or a vote.
Knowledge Gaps: Complexity of international policy jargon and a lack of technical training in climate law or finance.
Institutional Barriers: Age-based hierarchies in government and a lack of formal pathways for youth-led organizations to influence national policy.
Resource Divide: Limited access to reliable internet or information in rural areas, making it hard to participate in global discussions.
But one could think of many other barriers depending on their community context.
I hope I've answered your queston.
“How can young people meaningfully contribute to policy processes beyond consultation spaces?”
“What are practical entry points for youth to engage with national climate policies?”
“How do we ensure that youth-led ideas are actually implemented into policy?”
“What skills are most important for young people who want to influence climate policy?”
To influence policy meaningfully, young people must move from being "participants" to being "technical partners." Here are brief, direct answers to your questions:
Beyond Consultation: Move from talking to doing. Develop "proof of concept" projects (like MasagaJr Farm) that provide hard data. When you show a policymaker a working model that solves a problem, you aren't just a consultant; you are a solution provider.
Practical Entry Points: Engage with local government councils and technical working groups rather than just high-level summits. These local bodies are where national policies are actually implemented and where your project data can influence regional bylaws.
Ensuring Implementation: Use evidence-based advocacy. Document your results in clear reports or "Policy Briefs." If you can prove your youth-led idea reduces costs or hits a national target (like carbon reduction), it becomes a political win for the government to adopt it.
Most Important Skills: Policy Literacy: Understanding how a bill becomes a law.
Data Translation: Turning complex farm or climate data into "policymaker-friendly" infographics.
Negotiation: Learning how to find a middle ground between community needs and government priorities.
I hope this has been helpful.
I will say, first young people should familiarize themselves with how systems function especially through global convention, treaties, protocols and legal framework that translate into national action plans and more. By being able to master how systems work, they can be able to make meaningful contributions. (You can't change what you don't know or can't measure.) My point of view.
Look for instant, national adaptation plans, National development plan, and more are from the SDGs, Paris Agreement, Kyoto, etc
What is the link for the next session & can i know about link form for attendance? thank you
You may get session updates quickly in the Whatsapp group. Were you added? If not, I can assist you
Helbert Andrew bonjour, j'ai besoin d'aide pour intégrer le groupe WhatsApp
- DOBA MO-MBESKREO Follow this link to join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9cUoeaQJzxA2f3fAiTjdk?mode=gi_t
Helbert Andrew can you Help me to be on the group? The link doesn't work.
Ibrahim Almoustapha sure, text me your number in private message
Please assist, I would love to join the group
Follow this link to join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9cUoeaQJzxA2f3fAiTjdk?mode=gi_t
My project, at MasagaJr Farm, uses circular aquaculture as a vehicle for watershed restoration and economic resilience in Kigoma. Given that it addresses multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (food security, climate action, and poverty reduction) through community-led technical hubs, does this 'multi-sector' approach fit the current UNDP partnership criteria for small-to-medium scale local interventions?
What makes a solution usable and attractive in real life? Will people adopt it easily? Does it save time, reduce cost, or create income? If behavior change is required, what is the incentive?
This question linger in my mind as we do environmental education to address municipal solid waste issues but after passing, creating the awareness, and giving options for waste tree with different bins, people still mix and don't care and the mixed waste is destine for landfill and not valorisation.
A solution becomes usable and attractive in real life when it clearly fits into people’s daily lives without friction and offers obvious value.
People adopt something easily when it is:
Simple – easy to understand and use without training
Convenient – saves effort or fits into existing routines
Affordable – costs less than the problem it solves
Reliable – works consistently
For real impact, it should deliver at least one strong benefit:
Save time (faster than current methods)
Reduce costs (cheaper or more efficient)
Create income (new opportunities or better productivity)
If behavior change is required, adoption depends on clear incentives:
Immediate benefits (money saved/earned, time saved)
Social rewards (recognition, community acceptance)
Reduced risk (easy to try, easy to reverse)
In environmental education, this means moving beyond awareness to practical, rewarding actions. People are more likely to change when they see:
Direct personal gain
Tangible results
Support from their community
Thanks for your contribution @Shee Mzee
For I learn somewhere that they maybe 4 pathways, New solution to old problem, New solution to new problem, Old solution to old problem and old solution to new problem. Look for instant all the best method for climate adaptation and mitigation are nature base solutions that happen to be old solutions to new problems, Though some new solutions still contribute greatly as well
Hello, I just wanted to ask what the difference is between objectives, outputs, and indicators in planning a project, and if you could give examples, please
Do we updates on when the next Bootcamp "Movement Building" will be starting?
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Yeah me too
Alan Sam have you already been added in the WA group?
have you already been added in the WA group?