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Redefine and re-engage: the role of the youth sector in empowering young people to advance just climate action

Tumenaite, Neringa / Isabelle Eberz / Richard Francis Apeh / Manal Benani / Amrita DasGupta / Nilendra Nair
Externe Publikationen (2024)

in: Jamie Gorman / Tomi Kiilakoski / Lana Pasic / Esther Vallado (eds.), Youth and Democracy in the Climate Crisis. Youth Knowledge #31, Strasbourg: Council of Europe and European Commission, 111- 137

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The chapter examines how the youth sector empowers young people to drive just climate action. It highlights key challenges youth face, including limited funding, generational conflicts, adultims, and a shrinking civic space. The second half of the chapter assess the impact of youth work through a survey, revealing that it helps young people develop skills and promotes human rights education. The authors advocate for a comprehensive approach, empowering the youth sector to play a significant role in fostering climate action.

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