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Youth and Women Must Help Lead the Green Transition

July 20, 2026

Young people and women are frequently affected by environmental and economic challenges, yet they are also powerful leaders, innovators and organisers. Climate programmes are stronger when they create meaningful opportunities for participation and decision-making.

Leadership requires more than attendance

Inclusion should provide access to knowledge, resources, networks and authority—not only invitations to events. Mentorship, technical training and enterprise support can help translate participation into lasting opportunity.

Green skills support livelihoods

Renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular enterprise, water management, environmental communication and climate data are among the areas where new skills and businesses can grow.

Partnerships can remove barriers

Institutions, businesses and development organisations can collaborate to improve access to finance, technology, markets and leadership platforms. AACSN supports an inclusive transition where environmental progress creates opportunity across society.