Mobilising Millions of Young People to Protect their Communities from the Climate Crisis. Heat waves, intensifying droughts, increasing floods, and a planet in peril: a generation of young people is inheriting a world already in climate crisis. More than one in three young people surveyed in a recent study by UNICEF USA experience extremely high levels of anxiety about climate change.
Yet despite their anxiety, young people are responding to the climate crisis with optimism and action. Around the world, a powerful youth climate movement is emerging, rising to the challenge and taking action on the ground to protect their futures and the well-being of their communities.
For millions of young people, climate change is now a matter of life and death. They say: “We have to do something now!”
That’s why a coalition led by UNICEF and Generation Unlimited, along with a truly global consortium of public, private and youth partners, joined forces in 2023 to launch Green Rising at COP28 with the goal of “helping 10 million young people become climate champions.” their communities need them by 2025.
The desire of young people to work with us on climate issues has exceeded all expectations. In less than a year, more than 11 million young people have mobilized to take green action, surpassing our goal of 10 million in three years! We have now doubled our ambition, with the goal of mobilizing 20 million young people by the end of 2026 through green volunteering, advocacy, skills, jobs and entrepreneurship.
Green Rising is supported by our key government partners, Canada and the State of Qatar. Capgemini is Green Rising’s lead private sector partner. Other partners include Accenture, IKEA Foundation, SAP, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Unilever, Goodwall and the World Organization of the Scout Movement.
Call for Applications for Registrants: Join the Global Ideas and Data Academy in Katsina State
The Global Ideas and Data Academy is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as surveyors for an upcoming data collection exercise in Katsina State. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a significant project and gain valuable experience in data collection and fieldwork.
About the Project:
The data collection exercise will be carried out in 24 Local Government Areas (LGAs) covering the three zones of Katsina State. As a researcher, you will play a critical role in collecting essential data that will inform our research and influence future initiatives.
Researcher Responsibilities:
- Conducting interviews and data collection using the tools and methodologies provided. • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected.
- We are looking for individuals who:
- Resident in Katsina State.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are detail-oriented and have an interest in accuracy.
- Be able to work independently and in a team.
- Fluent in Hausa and English. • Be willing to travel to various AQLs within the state.
- Have experience in data collection or fieldwork (preferred but not required).
- If you are passionate about data, community engagement, and change, we encourage you to apply.
- How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should apply by completing the form available at the link below: https://forms.gle/j8eLBdcCyhNV2vdRA
- Join us in this important effort to collect data that will drive positive change!