YCL was created to tackle the two main threats against Youth's future: systemic unemployment
and the climate crisis.
Created in 2018 by four Brazilian women, Youth Climate Leaders (YCL) offers solutions to help young people tackle two main challenges of this century: the climate crisis and structural unemployment. Although young people make up the majority of the global population, they continue to encounter barriers to job opportunities and economic security, while dealing with an uncertain future due to the climate crisis.
To reverse this scenario, we aim to empower 1 million young people to lead climate projects as part of a global network. We believe that it is possible to propagate professional opportunities for young people through education and bridging gaps with organizations that already operate in this sector. We also offer access to a global network and opportunities in organizations and projects engaged in the transition to a more just and carbon neutral society.
YCL ACTIVITIES IN A TIMELINE
YCL VALUES:
Action based on Science
Collaboration and Community
Courage to act
Lifelong learning
Intergenerationality
Inclusion and Justice
Urgency and solutions-focused
MISSION STATEMENT:
MAXIMIZE THE CAPACITY OF GLOBAL YOUTH TO LEAD TOGETHER ON SOLUTIONS TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS
WANT TO BE A PART OF THE YCL NETWORK?
Interested in joining this dynamic global ecosystem? YCL is interested in hearing from you!
YCL VISION TOWARDS THE SDGS
We are tacking these three main SDGs below: