Accelerating urban sustainability by involving youth
Hindustan TimesCities stand as living embodiments of the dreams and realities woven by diverse generations. Aligned with the theme of this year’s United Nations International Youth Day, the case for developing green skills and institutionalising youth involvement in urban governance stands stronger than ever in a changing climate. Through collaborations with private sector entities, climate scientists, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and non-governmental organisations, even urban local bodies can transform themselves as valuable outlets for green-skilling youth and spreading awareness on sustainable everyday practices. In fact, decisive engagements, and discussions with urban local bodies and other public stakeholders, which involve youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, can help inform climate actions more inclusively and for greater impact. At present through its partnership with Youth Ki Awaaz, NIUA is working with the support of five Indian cities, to create an over-arching, youth-led engagement framework for urban climate action.
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