Programme Description:
In response to the increasing challenges posed by climate change, ICCCAD’s Youth and Gender Programme aims to engage the youth and children of Bangladesh, bringing them together under one platform. This initiative enables young men and women to learn, understand, and address environmental and social issues related to climate change through education and capacity building. The programme acknowledges the importance of youth involvement in development, highlighting their role in identifying and developing solutions for pressing challenges.
Team Members:
Coordinator, Gender & Youth Programme
Project Officer, Youth Programme
Gender Analyst
Youth Representative
Programme Objective:
- Objectives and outcomes of the programme will be aligned with addressing climate change impacts, promoting youth empowerment, and fostering gender equality through active participation and innovative solutions.
Ongoing Activities:
- Cap-Res Youth Activities
- Youth Fellowship Programme
- Innovation Grant (Youth-led and club-based initiatives)
- Youth Platform on Loss and Damage
- Capacity Building of Women Climate Coalition in Bangladesh
CAP-Res Youth Activities
The Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience (CAP-RES) Youth Programme aims to enhance climate resilience among youth by building their knowledge and skills to tackle climate-related challenges. Through capacity building, education, and advocacy, the initiative empowers young people to take leadership roles in environmental sustainability and climate resilience. It involves workshops, training sessions, and community engagement activities that enable youth to actively contribute to climate action.
Youth Fellowship Programme
The ICCCAD Youth Fellowship Program is dedicated to empowering young people to actively engage in climate change advocacy and action. Through this program, young leaders from various regions of Bangladesh are given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in addressing climate-related challenges. The fellowship combines capacity building with hands-on experience, enabling participants to develop a strong foundation in climate science, adaptation, loss and damage, and the intersections of climate change with gender and youth issues.
Fellows take part in a comprehensive learning process that includes workshops, dialogues, and collaborative activities. The program encourages youth-led advocacy, giving participants a platform to raise their voices in national and international forums. It also emphasizes the importance of youth leadership in shaping climate resilience strategies.
By the end of the fellowship, participants are equipped with the tools to play active roles in climate policy discussions, advocate for their communities, and share their acquired knowledge to inspire wider action. The fellowship creates a network of young leaders who are prepared to drive positive change in the face of the climate crisis.
Innovation Grant (Youth-led and club-based initiatives)
The Innovation Grant supports youth-led and club-based projects that promote innovative solutions to climate challenges. By funding community-driven initiatives, this grant encourages creative approaches to climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience, enhancing sustainable practices at the grassroots level.
Capacity Building of Women Climate Coalition in Bangladesh:
The Capacity Building of Women Climate Coalition in Bangladesh is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women and trans-women leaders to take the lead in climate action through a gender-responsive lens. Organized by Bonhishikha and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), the program enhances the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacities of women and trans-women in vulnerable communities. Through training in climate-smart agriculture, disaster preparedness, policy advocacy, and gender-sensitive solutions, the initiative fosters inclusive climate leadership. It ensures that marginalized voices are central to decision-making processes, driving sustainable and equitable climate action in Bangladesh.
Youth Platform on Loss and Damage
The Youth Platform on Loss and Damage (YCPLD) is an initiative by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) aimed at empowering youth and children to actively address climate-induced loss and damage (L&D). Launched at COP27, YCPLD focuses on building youth capacity through workshops, advocacy, and engagement in national and international L&D dialogues.
The platform equips young leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to understand climate politics, UNFCCC mechanisms, and access to L&D funds. Additionally, the “Youth Negotiator Training” program trains participants to effectively engage in global L&D negotiations, fostering a generation of youth leaders advocating for climate justice and resilience.
