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Young Climate Ambassadors Project (YCAP) is an initiative that aims to involve school-going individuals from primary to college/university/TVET level in various climate action activities both online and physical. The program focuses on inculcating a positive mindset towards the environment among young people, with a special emphasis on initiatives to foster climate conversations, circular economy, and tree planting. The program is anchored on climate education, organic waste management, and community advocacy to promote sustainability and environmental leadership.
Climate Change has become a global challenge, and it is increasingly evident that action needs to be taken to mitigate its impact. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, Climate Action, seeks to combat climate change and its impacts. Young people are key actors in achieving this goal, and it is therefore essential to involve them in the fight against climate change. In Kenya, the 4-K club has been successful in promoting a positive mindset towards agriculture among young people. YCAP is a modified version of this concept, focusing on the environment beyond agriculture.
Objectives
- To involve school-going individuals from primary to college/university/TVET level in climate action activities
- To inculcate a positive mindset/paradigm shift towards the environment among young people
- To initiate positive climate conversations among young people
- To promote a circular economy among young people
- To foster a culture of appropriate tree planting among young people through the "trees for birthday" sub-program.
Activities
The activities of YCAP will be both online and physical. The project will work with schools to involve students in various activities, including:
- Online climate action sessions where students can learn about climate change and its impacts and ways to mitigate it.
- Physical tree planting activities in schools and communities.
- "Trees for birthday" sub-program, where students are encouraged to plant the right type of trees equivalent to at least the number of their years during their birthdays.
- Positive climate conversations among students, teachers, and parents to create a shared understanding of the importance of taking action against climate change.
- A circular economy initiative that will involve recycling and upcycling activities among students.
Expected Outcomes
The expected outcomes of the Young Climate Ambassadors Project (YCAP) are:
- Increased awareness of climate change and its impacts among school-going individuals.
- Increased participation in climate action activities among young people.
- A positive mindset/paradigm shift towards the environment among young people.
- Increased tree cover in schools and communities.
- A culture of appropriate tree planting among young people through the "trees for birthday" sub-program.
- Increased participation in recycling and upcycling activities among young people.
