Youth climate strategy to focus on leadership skills

We have launched the climate strategy that will serve as a springboard for youth involvement in tackling critical environmental and climatic concerns.”

Dr Thani bin Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change &Environment

dubai — The Emirates Youth Climate Strategy was launched by Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in commemoration of the UN International Youth Day, observed every year on August 12.

“The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) is a firm believer in enabling youth to create solutions that help ensure sustainability of natural resources and achieve environmental goals. Stemming from our belief, we have launched the Emirates Youth Climate Strategy 2018-2021 that will serve as a springboard for youth involvement in tackling critical environmental and climatic concerns,” said Dr Al Zeyoudi.

The strategy aims to develop youth environmental leadership skills through a host of programmes and other activities in partnership with local and international stakeholders. Its three objectives comprise — raising awareness about climate change among the young generation across the globe; building youth capacities to address the issue; and promoting youth participation in climate action and related decision-making.

To achieve these objectives, the youth council at the ministry will collaborate with strategic partners at home and abroad in holding brainstorming sessions and innovation labs for young people to share their views on devising relevant strategies. The council will also provide awareness and training programmes to equip the youth. Other activities will include engaging youth in relevant volunteering programmes, as well as local and international forums and conferences to exchange knowledge and showcase the results of projects and research related to climate change—