CALL FOR SOLUTIONS: 2024 UNDP YOUTH4CLIMATE (US$ 30,000 AWARD)

February 28, 2024

Application are now open for the call for solutions: 2024 UNDP YOUTH4CLIMATE. Young people are increasingly acknowledged as vital contributors to transformative climate action, playing roles such as negotiators, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and agents of change. However, they face a significant shortfall in essential technical, financial, and political resources and support needed to fulfill their aspirations. 

Application Deadline: 26 May, 2024

As a result, through the worldwide Youth4Climate project, the Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), working with a variety of knowledge partners and young constituencies, have set out to uncover, develop, and scale youth-led climate breakthroughs.

Structured as an innovation challenge, this second edition of the Y4C Call for Solutions aims to support the work of young people and youth-led organizations in five thematic areas: Climate and Environment Literacy, Sustainable Energy, Food and Agriculture, Nature Assets, Sustainable Consumption and Production. 

Successful applicants will be awarded:

  • Up to US$ 30,000 to implement or scale the proposed innovations. 

  • The possibility to access technical support to strengthen their capacity on specific topics. 

  • The support from a mentor to develop their proposal. 

  • Storytelling opportunities during next events of the Youth4Climate initiative and through the Youth4Climate Platform and Website of UNDP and its partners.

The 2024 Call will fund youth-led solutions in five broad areas: 

  1. Climate and Environmental Literacy

  2. Sustainable Energy

  3. Food and Agriculture

  4. Nature Assets

  5. Sustainable Consumption and Production

How to Apply for CALL FOR SOLUTIONS: 2024 UNDP YOUTH4CLIMATE

Step 1

Go to the Call For Solutions 2024 Guideline and template page. You will need to register on the Youth4Climate Platform to gain access.

Step 2

Please download and read the Guidelines Document carefully. It will tell you everything you need to know on who can apply, the requirements and important deadlines.

Step 3

Download and fill out the budget and workplan template. Prepare a 3 minute video pitching your solution using the instructions provided in the Call For Solutions Guidelines. 

Step 4

Complete your application and submit your proposal via the application platform! Deadline: 26 May

CALL FOR SOLUTIONS: 2024 UNDP YOUTH4CLIMATE