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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.

The Youth Climate Justice Fund is honored to be a finalist for the Intergenerational Leadership Award at WEF's inaugural GAEA Awards for System Change. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering collaboration across generations to drive change in addressing global climate challenges.

Based on an interview with Archana Soreng for the Skoll Foundation’s Role Models for Change series, this piece highlights her advocacy for Indigenous rights and youth leadership in climate justice.

This piece draws from an interview with Nathan Méténier, co-director of the YCJF, for the Skoll Foundation, emphasizing the need for youth-led climate solutions and increased financial support for grassroots initiatives.

Over the past year, the Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) has been featured across various platforms, highlighting its achievements as well as some ongoing challenges. These appearances on prominent platforms have helped to amplify the importance of funding grassroots initiatives led by the next generation of leaders.

The event aimed to highlight the crucial role young people play in addressing the complex climate crisis.

As part of New York Climate Week 2024, we are excited to organize an event that highlights the transformative power and impact of youth-led funds in driving climate and social justice solutions.

We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to the YCJF leadership team: Mercy Otekra and Cherelle Fruean!

Are you part of a youth-led group driving climate and environmental action through community power? Do you work on building and pushing for fair and equitable climate and environmental solutions? We are thrilled to announce our open call for applications for the 2024 grant cycle!

This year, we were thrilled to be NY Climate Action Week's official environmental justice partner, being the first youth-led organisation to do so!