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This research paper examines the role and challenges of youth climate activism in Africa, highlighting the disproportionate impact of climate change on young Africans despite the continent's low global emissions. It discusses the motivations of youth activists, the barriers they face—including financial constraints and political repression—and the gap between tokenistic representation and meaningful policy inclusion in forums like COP28.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the leadership and advocacy of girls and young women in climate movements across Asia and the Pacific. It identifies the diverse strategies these advocates use, the structural and societal barriers that hinder their progress, and the risks they face, including 'youthwashing' and threats to their well-being. The document provides specific recommendations for international policymakers, youth representatives, and the Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Hub to create a safer and more inclusive environment for young female climate advocates.

This report documents the role of girls and young women in advocating for climate action and justice in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on their vulnerability, the barriers they face, and the tools they use to challenge shrinking civic space.

A statement by Jean McLean of the Green Economy Coalition emphasizing the critical role of youth activists in addressing climate, environmental, and economic crises, while calling for greater intergenerational collaboration to ensure the burden of change does not fall solely on the younger generation.

The Youth Climate Champions Training Materials is a guide produced by WWF South Africa to empower young people to become active citizens and agents of activism in response to the climate crisis. The toolkit consists of six interactive sessions designed to provide youth with tools for community engagement, communication, policy design, and professional integration into climate solutions.