Flood and Drought Management Programmes is currently accepting applications for its Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
outh are among the groups most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – particularly to floods and droughts, which are becoming more frequent and intense in many regions. At the same time, they hold immense potential to contribute solutions and enhance resilience through their knowledge, skills, and access to technologies. Despite this, their participation and voices remain underrepresented in climate action and decision-making processes.
Given their vulnerability and potential, engaging youth in global climate efforts is not merely an option but an essential priority – for enhancing flood and drought resilience, promoting local climate action, and contributing to Early Warnings for All (EW4All).
The proposed projects must:
Before submitting your proposal, please read the submission guidelines carefully.
Proposals can be submitted in English or Spanish. To submit your proposal, please complete the following submission form:
A proposal can only be submitted once, in one language. Proposals submitted multiple times will not be considered. Only proposals submitted through the submission forms will be taken into account.
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