The Climate Action Champions Network aims to harness the potential of the youth in the South Asian by bringing together 100 individuals from the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, to discuss and deliberate about creating a climate action vision for the region and the Indo-Pacific.

Countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, in the Indian subcontinent, account for a significant chunk of the world’s population and biodiversity, but face a sharp trade-off between other domestic goals and climate action. They are combating a myriad of multi-dimensional challenges caused by climate change, leaving them particularly vulnerable to the loss of life, habitat and livelihood.

The region’s future success or failure lies in combating these stern challenges. However, actions essential to meet the global goals on climate are not only the prerogative of world leaders but of all stakeholders, most importantly, the youth. South Asia’s numerous aspirational youth must take the lead in shaping climate action and the public policy debate on climate change in the region. The co-implementers and funders of the program aim to launch the Climate Action Champions Network Program to build conversation among future climate champions about possible shared pathways for the countries of the region that combine strategic autonomy, sustainable urbanization, growth and livelihoods, and low-carbon transformations.

The Climate Action Champions Network aims to harness the potential of the youth in the region by bringing together 100 individuals from the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, to discuss and deliberate about creating a climate action vision for South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

The objective of the program is to inspire the South Asian young leaders to champion an ambitious climate action agenda in their respective countries and in the wider Indo-Pacific region using an in-depth thematic understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation. The selected climate champions should be actively engaged in and advocating for climate action and creating a network of individuals/organizations that works towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. A collaborative framework for a cohesive vision on climate action can help in shaping national and regional policies and in bringing about innovative youth-led solutions.

The Climate Action Champions Network will include in-person conferences, surveys to gauge the cohort’s feedback and a group project with a small grant for the teams with the best ideas.

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