How can gender equality, social inclusion, and Indigenous knowledge strengthen youth-led climate solutions?
As part of the Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 Deep Dive Series, this session aims to support young innovators in strengthening their project ideas and preparing high-quality applications for the Call for Solutions.
This session explores why gender equality, social inclusion, and Indigenous knowledge are critical to designing effective and impactful climate solutions.
Key topics covered include:
Understanding gender equality, intersectionality, and social inclusion in climate action
Practical tools for integrating gender-responsive approaches into climate project design
Meaningful engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous youth leadership in climate solutions
Ethical considerations when working with Indigenous communities, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and protection of traditional knowledge
How youth innovators can clearly demonstrate inclusive and community-driven approaches in their Youth4Climate proposals
Practical guidance for developing strong proposals that combine Indigenous knowledge with innovative climate solutions
The webinar also featured an experience-sharing session from an Indigenous youth climate leader, highlighting how community knowledge, intergenerational collaboration, and culturally grounded approaches can strengthen climate solutions and empower communities.
📌 Interested in further strengthening your project idea? Join our Project Design Workshop organized in collaboration with UNFCCC's Youth4Capacity to receive additional guidance on developing strong Youth4Climate proposals.
📍Below, we also have attached all presentation slides for your reference.
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