The climate pillar of the Ready Set Great Call to Action
Read full Call to Action on Youth Poverty | Note: The Ready Set Great Call to Action is aligned to the four goals of Jamaica’s Vision 2030 National Development Plan.
4. Goal 4: Youth contributing to and championing a healthy natural environment.
4.1 Outcome 13: Sustainable Management and Use of Environmental Natural Resources
4.1.1 Strengthen the capacity of youth and youth-serving organisations to conserve and protect the natural environment.
4.1.2 Promote youth participation in island-wide National Tree Planting Initiatives which advocate for the “planting of one tree for every one cut down”.
4.1.3 Development of policies and/or regulations to ensure youth can access agriculture lands for farming and agro-processing.
4.1.4 Promote policies and programmes geared to increase youth participation in the blue and green economies.
4.1.5 Provide opportunities for youth to convert green skills into sustainable economic activities.
4.1.6 Increase knowledge, awareness and skills among youth to utilize Nature Based Solutions to improve conservation efforts for both intrinsic and utilitarian values.
4.1.7 Ensure inclusive design and implementation of nature-based interventions that facilitate the contributions and participation of youth with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
4.2 Outcome 14: Hazard Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change
4.2.1 Increase knowledge and awareness of fire safety through the development of public education campaigns and distribution of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
4.2.2 Create incentives for the development of and youth participation in waste generation markets (recycling etc.)
4.2.3 Increase knowledge and awareness of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and other hazardous substances among young people including disposal protocols and responsible agencies.
4.3 Recalling recommendations of Ready Set Great 2020 for: Increased action to reduce the impacts of shocks and crises to include:
4.3.1 Improving the knowledge and capabilities of vulnerable youth to mitigate and adapt to climate, pandemic and other shocks.
4.3.2 Strengthening partnerships between youth groups and public/private entities on Climate Action
4.3.3 Increased representation of youth on boards and committees geared towards environmental protection/ conservation.
4.3.4 Greater engagement of youth in the design of public campaigns surrounding issues related to pandemics/ climate hazards and other shocks and crises.
