In North America, youth are pushing for stronger climate action at local and national levels, yet meaningful participation in NDCs remains inconsistent. This session will explore how youth can influence climate policy more effectively in Canada, the U.S., and beyond.
We encourage you to share your insights by contributing to this discussion room and consultation survey form.
Your input will help shape:
- Comprehensive Report: A summary of the consultations, incorporating key insights from both the discussion page and the survey form. This report will highlight key findings, identify barriers, and present recommendations and success stories of youth engagement in NDCs globally.
- Policy Recommendations: A set of actionable recommendations for governments, informed by inputs from the discussion and survey, to enhance children and youth participation in all stages of the NDC process.
- Increased Youth Advocacy: Empowering young climate activists with knowledge and resources to advocate for these policy recommendations and raise awareness about the importance of youth inclusion in NDCs.
Therefore we kindly ask you as young changemakers and climate advocates , to give your inputs to the below questions:
- Youth Priorities and Climate Challenges: What are the most pressing climate challenges for young people in your region, and which sectors should be prioritized to address their needs?
- Barriers to Meaningful Youth Engagement in NDCs: What are the key challenges preventing young people from actively participating in the NDC process, and what barriers exist between youth and government collaboration
- Making NDCs More Youth-Inclusive and Impactful: How can NDCs be designed to genuinely reflect youth priorities, and what roles should young people play in shaping, implementing, and monitoring them?
- Strengthening Youth Participation Through Support, Partnerships & Policy Reforms: What policies, resources, and partnerships are needed to ensure meaningful youth participation in NDCs, and how can governments and stakeholders better support this?
Note: This discussion page is specifically for youth from North America. If you belong to a different region, please return to the main group page and join your designated regional discussion room.
Hey Gaima! Welcome to the group!! We welcome your comments here, but I'd love to direct you to the Africa Consultation room to share your perspective on youth inclusion in Uganda's NDC!!