Introduction

Youth Climate Catalyst, a youth-led grassroots network working with communities to fight climate change through the onset of various projects and action-oriented approaches. This overall program examines the main causes and impacts of climate change and provides a deeper understanding of the current climate situation. The program focuses on positive actions we can take as individuals and as a community to combat climate change and call for climate action. The program overall works on developing youth catalysts who will work in their community to address climate issues & environmental problems. 

20 Youths will be selected for the first batch based on their idea for green solutions then they will attend the 3-day residential workshop titled – “Green Solution Training for Youth Climate Catalysts”. Then, they get the opportunity to work on their solutions & ideas for environmental problems/issues they have identified. They will get the opportunity to work in their own community and bring green solutions to mitigate/ adapt climate & other environmental issues through their green solutions.

Objectives

To make youth understand their role in climate action and be responsible for solving the environmental in-comings.

To empower the youth in active participation in learning and implementing green ideas in their community.

To help youth and social groups acquire values and practical skills for climate action plans.

Targeted Municipalities

• Putalibazar Municipality, Syangja
• Ghorahi Sub Metropolitan City, Dang 
• Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Lalitpur
• Halesi Tuwachung Municipality, Khotang 
• Duhabi Municipality, Sunsari
• Waling Municipality, Syangja 
• Tilottama Municipality, Rupandehi 
• Lahan Municipality, Siraha
• Madi Municipality, Chitwan
• Buddhiganga Municipality, Bajura

Essentials

• Excellent Speaking and written Nepali and working level in the English language,
• Previous experience of working in the development sector or volunteering is an advantage,
• Ability to lead and work in collaboration with the local government,
• Proven spirit of volunteerism or community involvement,
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft,
• PowerPoint, email,
• Absolute time commitment till July 2024.
• Currently residing youth in one of the mentioned municipality.

Benefits for Youth Climate Catalysts

○ Development of skills to work through training, guidance & mentorships.
○ Opportunity to work in your local community.
○ Exploration of green ideas & solutions to ensure environmental protection.
○ Opportunity to receive nominal green grants for the implementation of your green ideas.
○ Capacity building training & orientations.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

○ Aged between 18-29 Nepali Citizens.
○ Students pursuing Bachelor level are eligible to apply.
○ All the gender including socially excluded marginalized groups, persons with disabilities and youth from gender and sexual minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
○ Should be local youths from the targeted municipalities or willing to relocate to the project municipality.
○ Be curious to work with province and municipal personnel

Timeline & Registration

Applicaiton Deadline: March 25, 2023

March 30: 20 Youth Catalyst Selection

April 6-8: Residential Training 

Registration link:  Google form

Focal Person

Glocal 
Ms. Saru Pyakurel

Contact
9843636871

Email
ycc.undp@gmail.com

Focal Person

UNDP
Mr. Deepak KC

Contact
deepak.kc@undp.org