Description

Capacity-building is fundamental to achieving the global climate goals and has been identified as a priority in countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs). At the individual, institutional and systemic level, there exist gaps and needs that require capacity-building support. Given the cross-cutting nature of capacity-building, media and communications play an essential role in understanding “What is capacity-building?” and the related gaps, needs, as well as solutions. Mobilizing the role of youth as capacity-builders, this peer to peer event brought youth together to share ideas and knowledge for climate storytelling and knowledge sharing through art, photography, media, and science communication. This session also sought to amplify the voices of young leaders, enabling  them to communicate climate issues effectively and mobilize communities for positive environmental change.

Organisers:

• The Youth4Capacity Programme by the UNFCCC
• Care About Climate
• Climate Words

Objectives:

This peer to peer capacity event brought youth together to share ideas and knowledge for climate storytelling and knowledge sharing through art, photography, media, and science communication. By facilitating efficient knowledge transfer, networking, and interactive activities, participants gain insights, connections, and a fun learning experience to enhance climate literacy and drive climate awareness and action. Ultimately, this session sought to amplify the voices of young leaders, enabling them to communicate climate issues effectively and mobilize communities for positive environmental change.