Climate Change - Take Action Now! A guide to supporting the
local actions of children and young people, with special
emphasis on girls and young women. The world’s population is
young, with some 2.2 billion people under the age of 18.
Children and young people have unique insights into solving
problems in their communities, and often play a key role in the
survival of their families in the event of natural disaster. We
believe that by recognizing the rights and capacities of girls
and boys, young women and young men, the challenges posed by
climate change can be turned into opportunities for sustainable
development. This guide originates from a lively and ongoing
programme of cooperation between The Alliance of Youth CEOs1 and
UNICEF. We have joined together with other United Nations and
nongovernmental (NGO) partners2 to build on and complement
existing initiatives at global, national and local levels. The
contributing organizations are committed to supporting children
and young people to engage as members o