Youth can play a significant role in climate mitigation efforts. With more than half of India’s population below the age of 25, the youth have a critical role to play in shaping the country’s response to climate change; and can contribute to climate mitigation efforts in following ways:

Advocacy: Youth can advocate for climate action by engaging with local leaders, organizing campaigns, and using social media to raise awareness about the issue.

Energy Conservation: Youth can promote energy conservation in their homes, schools, and workplaces by turning off lights and appliances when not in use, using energy-efficient products, and adopting sustainable practices such as recycling. Youth can promote the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar power. India is already the world’s third-largest solar market, and the youth can help drive the transition towards clean energy.

Waste Management: Youth can promote waste reduction and management practices, such as composting and recycling, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.

Sustainable Transport: Youth can reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport, cycling, or walking instead of relying on personal vehicles.

Planting Trees: Trees play a critical role in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Youth can organize tree-planting campaigns in their locality or participate in existing ones to increase the country’s forest cover and mitigate climate change.

Innovative Solutions: Youth can come up with innovative solutions to address climate change, such as developing new technologies, creating green business models, and promoting sustainable agriculture.