Youth in action on climate change: inspirations from around the world

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This publication is a collaborative effort of the United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate Change aiming at highlighting concrete activities young people are leading around the world. It has been produced as a tool and a source of inspiration for designing and carrying out climate change projects, initiatives and campaigns. Chapters cover mitigation, disasters, youth leadership, advocacy, and participation in policymaking.

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