Youth Climate Justice Fund
We support youth climate justice groups with flexible, trust-based funding, resources and youth-to-youth capacity development.
We believe in the incredible power of youth-led groups and organizations driving climate justice.
Youth-led climate justice advocacy groups are at the heart of climate and socio-environmental justice. We drive ambitious, fair, and sustainable transitions worldwide. From leading a huge socio-environmental effort in 2018 to holding policy-makers to their promises every day, youth climate advocates are a driving force for change.
What is the situation?
Only 0.76% of climate grants from the largest climate foundations go to youth-led climate justice initiatives. Being the youth projects led by women, indigenous, queer people and local communities that face the strongest structural inequalities (Youth Climate Justice Study, 2022).
Let's invest in grassroots young leaders
- Initiatives supported
- 90
- Countries reached
- 40
- Committed to grantee partners
- 2100000
We are supporting the next generation of community-rooted compassionate leaders who are driving bold, equitable and sustainable solutions.
For youth climate justice organisers
Collectively, we have the power to transform the current system, ignite beautiful change, and build equitable and sustainable futures. Despite the challenges posed by the current crisis, youth climate justice leaders remain determined to challenge the status quo and break boundaries. That's why we work to provide funding opportunities and youth-to-youth capacity development to emerging youth climate justice groups.
For funders and supporters
We bridge funders and organizers by providing funders with more knowledge and opportunities to resource youth climate justice groups and organizations.
What's New
Explore the latest updates and inspiring stories from the YCJF!
Expanding Impact: Supporting Youth Movements for Climate Action
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Building on our strong foundation with traditional climate champions, we’re thrilled to extend our support to dynamic regional and international groups—even those newly exploring environmental issues. This inclusive approach is unlocking exciting, innovative opportunities for change.
Celebrating Intergenerational Leadership: YCJF Wins a GAEA Award
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This award, powered by the World Economic Forum and Kearney, is a recognition of the collaborative efforts of YCJF’s team, our partners, and supporters around the globe.
Transforming Climate Youth Leadership Across Africa
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This article is based on Joshua Amponsem's TED Talk at TED Countdown, Overcoming Dilemmas in the Green Transition. He discusses the need for young people in Africa to lead the green transition and the importance of inclusive policies for a just transition.