Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025
Become a Youth Climate Advocate!
The Youth Climate Justice (YCJ) Programme is a wonderful opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 to become inspiring leaders and advocates for climate justice and climate action. This after-school programme runs from September to December and provides young people with opportunities to develop new skills and grow as young climate leaders in a safe and supportive environment.
Join a Network of Learning and Action
From September to December 2025, YCJ will meet after school, either online or in-person (Dublin). During this period, participants will have the opportunity to learn from peers and experts through weekly skills training workshops focused on developing advocacy skills such as filmmaking, podcasting, comic creation, storytelling and social media campaigning. The ECO-UNESCO programme team will support participants in launching their own projects focused on tackling climate change and promoting justice. Participants will also be connected to a strong support network of organisations and partners involved in the programme.
Amplify Your Voice to Create a Greater Impact
By taking part, participants have the opportunity to amplify their voice through ECO-UNESCO’s social media and the annual ECO-UNESCO Earth Gala, where participants showcase their work to peers, policymakers, academics, industry experts and NGO leaders. Additionally, participants will have the chance to enter your project into the Young Environmentalist Awards, an all-Ireland environmental awards that recognises and rewards young people who promote environmental awareness and carry out environmental action project.
The Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025 is now open for applications!
For questions or more information on the Youth Climate Justice Programme, email the Youth Climate Justice Team at ycj.coordinator@ecounesco.ie
Youth Climate Justice Survey 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Youth Climate Justice Survey 2025! Since 2020, this annual survey has amplified the voices of young people on climate change and justice issues. Now, we aim to hear from even more young individuals aged below 26 from across the island of Ireland! Your responses will guide international, national, and local stakeholders like us and help shape our future efforts.
By participating, you will have the opportunity to have your voice heard but will also be entered into a draw for the chance to win a prize (Headphones, One4All Voucher, or a Nintendo Switch).
Make your voice heard and help drive real change! Click the button below to take part!
Listen to young people explaining why it is important to take a stand for Climate Justice!
The Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025 is delivered in collaboration with Feachtas, the No Name Club and Poppintree Youth Project.
The Youth Climate Justice Programme 2025 is funded by the Department of Education and Youth through the Youth Climate Justice Fund.
Previous Youth Climate Justice Surveys
Since 2020, ECO-UNESCO has conducted online surveys to highlight young people’s perception of climate change and climate justice issues. The 2024 Youth Climate Justice survey, developed in collaboration with SpunOut, has been completed by 959 young people across Ireland. This survey features young people’s thoughts on involvement in climate action, challenges faced and the issues they believe should be prioritised.
Youth Climate Advocate Toolkit & Resources
Download the Youth Climate Advocate Programme Resources for Youth Workers, Youth Leaders, and Educators in English or in Irish
If you want to learn more about Climate Justice, check out our resource page below containing articles, book recommendations, short films and videos that help to understand more about Climate Justice and inspire you to take action.
As part of our Climate Justice Eco Week we asked all our amazing speakers including activists, academics, politicians, dancers to share with us their favourite resources that inspire them. We have pulled them all together to share with you a variety of podcasts, playlists, articles, reading lists, ted talks and more….. Take a look at our padlet board you won’t be disappointed
