The world's youngest generation, numbering 1.9 billion, is the largest in history. As negotiators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and change agents, young people are increasingly recognized as essential contributors to transformative climate action. They do, however, lack the necessary political, financial, and technical means and assistance to realize their goals.

In response, through the worldwide Youth4Climate project (Y4C), the Italian government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with various knowledge partners and young constituencies, have set out to identify, support, and scale youth-led climate breakthroughs.

Young people and youth-led organizations engaged in climate action-focused projects can apply for the Y4C's Call for Solutions global innovation competition. The Call is to support the advancement of youth-led ideas and initiatives by offering pertinent learning opportunities with partners' assistance, as well as to fund both new and current youth-led solutions that are prepared for implementation or scaling.

Up to USD 30,000 in startup financing is available to Call for Solutions candidates, and those that are selected will also receive
Relationships and recognition on a national, regional, and international scale that could allow their efforts to expand and thrive.
Offerings for capacity building include a mentorship program that includes one-on-one mentoring, group workshops, and chances for project pitching and evaluation.

It is open to all countries.

Contribute to Youth4Climate's Call for Solutions.

Submit your proposal by May 26.