Youth Adaptation Forums

Y oung people have the knowledge and power to protect their communities from the impacts of climate change, contribute to adaptation policies and accelerate adaptation action.  
 
What are the Youth Adaptation Forums? 
In 2024, GCA will organize Youth Adaptation Forums. The intention is to collect good practice adaptation solutions from around the world, with a special focus on Africa, and influence adaptation policies which are related to the thematic priority areas which were identified in the Regional Youth Adaptation Forums.  
 
By diving deeper into each identified theme, the forums will mobilize young people to take and initiate adaptation action at a local level ahead of the Global Youth Adaptation Action Day 2024. The outcomes of the forums and the Global Youth Adaptation Action Day 2024 will be shared during COP29. The thematic Youth Adaptation Forums will: 

• Boost global interest and knowledge of young people about climate adaptation 
• Inspire young people to take climate adaptation action 
• Spotlight young people’s priorities on adaptation for policy engagement and adaptation action 

When are the Youth Adaptation Forums?
The Youth Adaptation Forums will take place on the following days, harnessing the momentum of international conferences and UN days: 

• Young Women Leadership for Adaptation: 8th March 2024 at 14:00 CET to mark the occasion of International Women’s Day 
• Water: 22nd March 2024 14:00 CET to mark the occasion of International Water Day 
• Climate-resilient Agriculture: 22nd April 2024 14:00 CEST to mark the occasion of International Mother Earth Day 
• Nature-based Solutions: 8th May 2024 14:00 CEST to mark the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 
• Youth Entrepreneurship, Adaptation Jobs and Finance: 15th July 2024 14:00 CEST to mark the occasion of International Youth Skills Day 
• Locally Led Adaptation: 12th August 2024 14:00 CEST to mark the occasion of International Youth Day 

Who can participate?
If you are interested in climate change and learning about how to adapt to the impacts of climate change, this is your chance to connect with a global network of passionate young changemakers, team up with experts and decision-makers!  Learn from others and understand how you can step up as a leader in building a sustainable world. 
 
Joining the forums is completely free! Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and shape the future!