Interested youth can apply to be part of the IYCN’s Agents of Change program.

The IYCN Agents of Change program takes the IYCN movement from the grass roots to the international arena. We are proud to be partnering with a reputed organization such as the Centre for Environment Education on this project along with the UNEP’s South Asian Youth Environmental Network. This year, we plan to storm COP15, as an Asian Youth Sub-Continent Delegation with representatives from India, Srilanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan & Burma. We want youth from our neighbouring countries, from rural and urban India to be represented at this crucial global forum, where our climate future is decided.

The Agents of Change Program will include both young students and professionals, involved in massive lobbying , campaigning and direct action, at regional and national levels, to influence the political decisions and negotiations leading up to Copenhagen. Delegates will also be required to attend the Indian Youth Summit on Climate Change in July, 2009.

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How do you support young environmentalists?

Roots & Shoots provides resources, training and support to empower youth to take action in their schools and communities. Our annual national campaigns aim to unite Canadian Roots & Shoots groups’ activities around a common and pertinent theme in order to increase their impact. The 2009 campaign, Project Blue, provides fact sheets, tip sheets, project and fundraising ideas, events and contests for members to take action on water-related issues. Future campaigns will target a diverse range of environmental themes.

How does a young person participate in your program(s)?

Roots & Shoots registration is free and easy – simply visit our website, www.rootsandshoots.ca, and click on “Join Roots & Shoots!” to become a group or individual member. Once registered, you will receive our online publications full of ideas and inspiration. Generally, Roots & Shoots members craft service projects tailored to their individual, group, or community/school needs, skills and interests. Active groups are featured on our website and in our newsletters. Members can also take part in ongoing campaigns and events.

What makes your organization unique or different?

Roots & Shoots is unique in that it truly is a global program. By taking part, members have access to a network of over 100,000 youth in almost 100 countries! After completing projects, members can share and connect with Roots & Shoots groups across Canada and around the world, using one of the many tools on the global website, through the global newsletter, or via the international correspondence program.

Links:
Roots & Shoots International
Roots & Shoots Canada
Project Blue

We are the youth of India. Climate change is going to affect OUR future. The decision makers of today, won’t be around in 50 years time to see the effects of their inaction. Hence we need take the action required to ensure that our future will be bright, clean and green.

The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a coalition uniting Indian youth and Indian youth-oriented organizations that are concerned about climate change.

We as the future leaders of the country can generate awareness and establish consensus on what role India should play in the global debate, and how it should address domestic issues of climate justice and adaptation. It is a monumental effort but one with immense potential.

Support. Unite. Share. Engage. Inspire. Change.

Come be a part of something new, something bold: Indian Youth Climate Network.

Link: Website

“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in
their mission can alter the course of history.”

-Mahatma Gandhi

NLI is home to the Brower Youth Awards, the premier North American awards honoring bold young environmental leaders. Since 2000, the Brower Youth Awards has recognized 49 exceptional leaders with a cash prize and a high-energy week of activities in San Francisco.  

Each winner is awarded $3000 and brought to San Francisco for the award week and a backcountry camping trip. The Brower Youth Awards not only promote the accomplishments of these young leaders but also invest in their continued success by providing ongoing access to resources, mentors, and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through Earth Island Institute’s New Leaders Initiative.

NLI also offers seed grants, mentoring, and project sponsorship to rising young leaders.

Link: Earth Island Institute’s New Leaders Initiative website