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Climate Action

Empowering children, young people, and communities to lead practical, grassroots solutions to climate change.

Climate Action Programme Overview

The Shima Leadership Academies Climate Action Programme empowers children, young people, and their communities to take active roles in addressing local climate challenges. By combining leadership development with hands-on climate action, the programme nurtures climate-conscious leaders who drive meaningful change at the community level.

Through practical projects, mentorship, and community engagement, young people gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to respond to climate change in innovative and sustainable ways.

Key Focus Areas

Leadership Development in Climate Action

  • Leadership training for youth leading climate action projects
  • Youth-led initiatives addressing deforestation, water scarcity, waste management, and urban heat
  • Mentorship from environmental experts, climate activists, and local leaders
  • Critical thinking and decision-making for sustainable solutions

Community-Led Environmental Projects

  • Youth identification of local climate challenges and solutions
  • Hands-on projects such as tree planting, community gardens, recycling drives, and clean energy initiatives
  • Environmental education and community awareness campaigns
  • Inclusive participation of parents, local leaders, and community members

Youth Climate Leadership Forums & Events

  • Forums, workshops, and conferences for youth-led climate dialogue
  • Platforms to present solutions and collaborate across communities
  • Engagement with policymakers, industry experts, and global climate organizations
  • Participation in national and international climate events, including COP

Collaboration with Schools & Communities

  • Integration of climate action into school curricula
  • Support for eco-friendly school initiatives and green spaces
  • Partnerships with community groups, businesses, and government bodies

Building Resilience & Adaptation

  • Training in climate resilience and disaster preparedness
  • Support for early warning systems and response strategies
  • Youth-led initiatives in water harvesting, drought-resistant farming, and recovery efforts

Local Leadership Summits

Shima Foundation’s Local Leadership Summits are annual gatherings that unite young leaders, practitioners, community activists, and local government representatives from across the country.

Building on the legacy of the National Youth Conference, the summits provide a platform for learning, collaboration, networking, and youth-led advocacy.

Key Features of the Summits

Building Climate Leaders for Today and Tomorrow

Through leadership, collaboration, and action, we equip young people to become catalysts for climate resilience and sustainable development in their communities.

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