Building Youth Capacity to Address the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change for a Better Future

Project Description

This program aims to enhance the capacity of adolescents and young people to address the impacts of climate change by strengthening their knowledge and skills, as well as fostering concrete action at the community level. The program targets youth—particularly young women—in Kolisia B Village (representing a rural area) and Waioti Urban Village (representing an urban area).

Through this program, participants are encouraged to understand climate change risks, develop adaptive capabilities, and actively participate in mitigation and environmental conservation efforts. In addition to fostering environmental awareness, the program develops solutions with economic value, thereby creating potential income sources for youth groups.

Activities Carried Out

• Education on climate change risks, adaptation strategies, and mitigation for adolescents and young people, particularly young women.
• Pemetaan tingkat kerentanan dan potensi wilayah dalam menghadapi dampak perubahan iklim.
• Mapping of vulnerability levels and regional potential in facing the impacts of climate change.
• Training for a youth group in Waioti Urban Village on transforming used plastic bottles into sofas, aimed at reducing plastic waste while creating products with economic value.
• Support for productive business development through the marketing of produce from drip-irrigated agriculture and recycled products.
• Implementation of community cleanup activities by young people in the coastal tourism area of ​​Kolisia B Village, as well as along the river and coastline in Waioti Urban Village.
• The organization of the “MENOKEN” youth forum serves as a platform for sharing experiences, inspiration, and community action in addressing climate change.

Project Achievements

• Increased knowledge and awareness among young people regarding climate change risks, adaptation, and mitigation.
• The development of a map of regional vulnerabilities and potential, serving as the basis for formulating climate change adaptation actions.
• Young people in Kolisia B Village have successfully implemented a drip irrigation system to conserve water and improve agricultural efficiency.
• Young people in Waioti Urban Village possess the skills to transform plastic bottle waste into furniture products with economic value.
• The creation of productive business opportunities through the sale of agricultural produce and recycled products, providing additional income for group members.
• Increasing awareness among young people regarding environmental cleanliness through regular cleanup activities at beaches, rivers, and tourist areas.
• The establishment of a network among youth communities in Sikka Regency through the MENOKEN forum, which strengthens collaboration and the exchange of experiences regarding climate change adaptation actions.