The annual Youth4Climate Flagship Event took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from Oct. 12 to 14, bringing together more than 150 young climate leaders from around the world. The event, held on the margins of a larger climate meeting (Pre-COP30), provided a dedicated space for youth voices, innovation, and action.
Fifty innovators from 39 countries were recognized and awarded up to $30,000 each to implement projects across six themes: Sustainable Energy, Food and Agriculture, Climate and Health, Digital for the Planet, Nature for Climate Action, and Climate, Peace and Security. The Youth4Climate support package included mentorship, institutional backing, and networking opportunities to help participants scale their initiatives.
The program combined short pitches, open discussions, and hands-on workshops. Sessions addressed climate justice, Indigenous youth leadership, and progress check-ins. Design thinking labs helped teams to identify and improve weak points, while storytelling sessions trained participants to clearly communicate their impact to schools, local governments, and media outlets. Organizers also launched the latest “Solutions Catalogue 100 Projects: From Ideas to Impact,” highlighting youth-led initiatives that have moved from concept to implementation. Projects featured included solar kits for schools, clean cookstoves, mangrove restoration, and locally tailored climate apps.
Youth4Climate 2025 concluded with energy and determination, as participants exchanged contacts and set follow-up plans. The central goal was clear: take the lessons and successes from Brasilia and expand them at home, turning youth-led ideas into tangible climate action.
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1. What were the main goals of the Youth4Climate Flagship Event in Brasilia, and how did it aim to empower young climate leaders from around the world?
2. How did the Youth4Climate program support innovators in implementing their environmental projects, and what types of initiatives were highlighted?
3. What strategies did participants learn through workshops and storytelling sessions to strengthen their projects and communicate their impact effectively?
4. How does the article show the importance of collaboration and follow-up actions in turning youth-led ideas into real-world climate solutions?
1. What inspired you the most about how the young leaders at Youth4Climate worked together to create real solutions for the planet?
2. If you could design your own climate project like the ones mentioned in the article, what issue would you focus on and why?
3. How do you think events like Youth4Climate can motivate more young people, including yourself, to take action for the environment?
4. Which part of the Youth4Climate program ? mentorship, workshops, or storytelling ? would you find most valuable for your personal growth as a future leader?
The annual Youth4Climate Flagship Event took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from Oct. 12 to 14, bringing together more than 150 young climate leaders from around the world. The event, held on the margins of a larger climate meeting (Pre-COP30), provided a dedicated space for youth voices, innovation, and action.
