Young people hold the key to mobilizing climate action

William Lopii, a hersman and educator in Lorengelup, Kenya - Project Survival Media, Joe Lukhovi

By Terry Odendahl

As I look toward our planet’s future, I reflect on numerous examples from our past, in which young generations not only helped lead, but also provided the main spark that forced older decision-makers to push through change. That’s why Global Greengrants Fund is partnering with 350.org to provide grants and assistance to international youth groups that are working to fight and address the impacts of climate change in their communities.

Read my full post on EcoWatch >>

It’s clear that if we want change, we need to not only watch and listen to young people, but also embrace and support them to help create the change our planet needs. If the leaders at COP21 in Paris don’t get this message, they are simply missing the boat.

We all have our own reasons to fight climate change. Find yours and take a stand.
Watch and be inspired by front line #YouthOnClimate in Kenya, Ecuador, and the Philippines >>

Global Greengrants Fund

Global Greengrants Fund believes solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global network of people on the frontlines and donors comes together to support communities to protect their ways of life and our planet. Because when local people have a say in the health of their food, water, and resources, they are forces for change.

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