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As of 2024, there were over 1.2 billion people aged 16 to 24 in the world, representing a decisive force for addressing  the climate crisis.

With climate change accelerating, this generation will be significantly impacted over their lives, and therefore, must have a voice in shaping future climate policy. Meaningful collaboration with youth must happen.

The 乌鸦传媒 Research Institute report,聽Youth perspectives on climate: Preparing for a sustainable future, was co-developed with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited as part of a multi-year partnership supporting the Green Rising initiative. The report explores youth perspectives on the climate crisis, their take on 鈥済reen skilling,鈥� and how business and government can collaborate with young people to inspire climate advocacy and activism.

The report is based on a comprehensive survey of 5,100 youth aged 16 to 24 across 21 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. It encompasses youth in the Global South and Global North, with 83% in the Global South 鈥� filling a void in the body of research addressing youth and climate change, and giving voice to youth of differing socio-economic backgrounds.

Key insights and perspectives include:

• Amid climate anxiety, the spirit of youthful hope is still alive. Our research reveals that 67% of young people globally worry about the impact of climate change 鈥� and 72% believe there is still time to address this impact.
• Youth value green skills but worry they lack them. Over half of those surveyed are interested in pursuing a green job, with six in 10 agreeing that developing green skills will unlock new career opportunities. But only 44% of youth globally feel equipped with the skills needed for today鈥檚 green workforce.
• Seven in 10 young people believe that youth should be able to influence environmental policy, but less than half (47%) feel that adults in their communities listen to and consider their views.
• Most youth believe that business and political leaders must act more decisively to address climate change.

In providing a comprehensive overview of how youth feel about the climate crisis, the report provides support to corporate sustainability and human resources leaders and policymakers in understanding youth priorities when crafting policy, taking legislative action, and engaging with the public on environmental and sustainability issues.

To learn how organizations can聽support young people in driving climate solutions and supporting the development of green skills, download the Youth perspectives on climate听谤别辫辞谤迟听迟辞诲补测.

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