Over 698 million young people, ages 15-35, live in fragile and conflict-affected settings. These settings are highly affected by climate change. Young people find themselves in unique positions – they are the most vulnerable to climate, conflict and insecurity, yet they also hold the key as critical actors who can drive change.This policy paper explores early findings from how UNDP’s Climate, Peace, and Security (CPS) policy and programming engages youth, fosters inclusion, and promotes youth empowerment.The paper examines potential gaps, challenges, and opportunities, offering early recommendations for improving the integration of youth-sensitive, responsive, and inclusive approaches to CPS.
- Document Type
- Policy brief
- Pages
- 31
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 3
- Executive Summary 5
- What are climate-related security risks 6
- Introduction 6
- 3.2 Economic instability due to climate change can limit young peoples employment opportunities and can contribute to social unrest in vulnerable regions 10
- 3.1 Climate-induced forced migration and displacement can exacerbate vulnerability among young people and strain social cohesion in affected communities 10
- The impacts of climate-related security risks on young people 10
- 3.4 Defending or vocalising issues surrounding climate change peace and security might put young people at risk 11
- 3.6 The dual weight of climate-related emotional stressors and conflict can burden young people in vulnerable settings exacerbating social tensions 12
- 3.5 Climate change can disproportionately impact young women and girls increasing vulnerabilities to sexual and gender- based violence trafficking and forced marriage 12
- What is meaningful youth participation in climate action 15
- J Strategic importance of meaningfully engaging young people in Climate Peace and Security 15
- 5.2. Engage young people in Climate Peace and Security Decision and Policymaking Processes 17
- 5.1. Enhance access to Climate Peace and Security information education resource sharing and skills development 17
- Early findings - Empowering young people to Address Climate-related Security Risks 17
- 5.3. Foster inter-generational dialogue and collaboration for Climate Peace and Security 18
- 5.5. Increase targeted investments and cultivate youth-centric livelihood opportunities addressing climate-related security risks 19
- 5.4. Leverage innovation communication and technologies for young people focused on Climate Peace and Security 19
- 5.6. Develop further research on Climate Peace and Security and Youth 20
- Recommendations as derived from early findings 23
- Increase targeted investments and cultivate youth-centric livelihood opportunities addressing climate-related security riskL 23
- Develop further research on CPS and Yout 23
- Enhance access to CPS information education resource sharing and skills developmen 23
- Foster inter-generational dialogue and collaboration for CP 23
- Leverage innovation communication and technologies for young people focused on CP 23
- Engage young people in CPS decision and policymaking processeL 23
- Conclusion 24
