A Global Young Leaders Initiative Publication
Perspectives of Youth Leaders on Climate Intervention Research
A research-based advocacy report exploring barriers, equity, and the future of youth governance in climate interventions
Read the Full ReportWhy We Created This Report
We interviewed prominent youth leaders from 8 countries across all continents to understand the real-world barriers they face in climate intervention governance.
This report serves as both evidence and advocacy: demonstrating that youth exclusion is strategic shortsightedness, and providing concrete, youth-informed recommendations for building inclusive research frameworks.
Barriers are Structural
The "Youth Gap" isn't due to lack of interest. It stems from financial, logistical, and political barriers that block access.
Education is Failing
Current education systems are failing to prepare young people with accurate information about climate interventions.
Beyond Tokenism
Inclusion must shift from symbolic participation to genuine co-design and shared decision-making power.
Shared Visions & Practical Pathways
These are not just ideas—they are prototypes. We propose concrete pathways designed to be piloted, adapted, and scaled to build genuine capacity.
Regional Innovation Hubs
Physical hubs combining short-course training, shared atmospheric observation equipment, and data workstations for local modeling access.
InfrastructureGlobal Youth Fellowships
Competitively selected 9–12 month funded placements for early-career professionals within top modeling or policy teams.
Capacity BuildingScience-Translation Nodes
Low-cost digital platforms that democratize access to open datasets, bilingual policy briefs, and microlearning modules.
Access to InfoSeed Grants & Mentorship
Protected funding lines and formal mentorship pipelines to support youth-led research initiatives and policy advocacy.
FundingGlobal Voices, Shared Vision
To capture a truly global perspective, we interviewed 8 prominent youth leaders from diverse regions—spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Their insights form the backbone of this report.
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