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Why the project matters

One of the most important international surveys on climate change conducted by UNDP ranks Italy at the top of the list of those who believe that climate change is an emergency (81%). Within the same analysis, the existence of a generation gap is highlighted, which sees in particular for Italy a greater degree of concern and awareness among youth under 18 (86%).

Tunisia, beside facing significant environmental challenges, it is encountering a phase of shrinking space for CSOs’ engagement, including environmental activism recently starting to be under threat. In this context, it is essential to promote a safe Youth engagement in environmental activism, which can alleviate environmental threats, enhancing climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

In Egypt, vulnerabilities such as water scarcity, desertification, and extreme weather events are exacerbated by climate change. Youth involvement in environmental initiatives can enhance adaptive capacities and promote sustainable practices, contributing at the same time to community engagement and awareness.

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What it aims to achieve

• To create a robust network of young environmental pioneers equipped to address the complex challenges of climate change and to voice out new and creative proposals, actions towards a more sustainable and resilient Mediterranean.
• To foster actions among youth-led organisations, promoting participatory and intergenerational responses enabling the exchange of innovative solutions and methodologies.

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Expected change

• Youth Care Green Actions jointly developed to implement the Youth Care Green LAPs in the project target countries and territories.
• Youth Led Green Local Adaptation Plans (LAPs) co-designed with solutions and initiatives promoting socio-ecological transition in the Mediterranean Basin.

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What the project delivers

• Three mapping studies in Egypt, Tunisia, and Italy will converge into a unified Mediterranean project map focused on diversity and ecological transition.
• 60 youth organizations and groups, identified through prior mapping engaged in a participatory process to develop at least 8 territorial Local Adaptation Plan (LAP)s, targeting at least two territories per country.
• Youth Care Green Actions: support at least 16 youth-led projects originated by the LAPs.
• International Youth Green CARE Forum.

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Who benefits

• 2,250 young people will benefit from direct activities of the project.
• 800,000 young people will be sensitized from Palermo and Capessenna in Italy; Gabes, Sousse and Jendouba in Tunisia; Ismailia, Port Said and Great Cairo in Egypt.