New Forest National Park Authority secures £1.4 million climate action scheme to connect young people to nature -
The project ‘Youth for Climate and Nature’ is aimed at 11- to 25-year-olds to encourage more community-led action to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.
Supports green skills and jobs, and an outdoor learning programme for young people from all backgrounds to explore urban, rural, coastal and freshwater areas.
Three-year scheme is led by the New Forest National Park Authority, with a range of regional partners.
Area covers 300 square miles across the New Forest, Southampton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, connecting different sectors.
The New Forest National Park Authority is celebrating receiving £1.4 million to connect young people to nature and help communities across the region tackle climate change.
The Youth for Climate and Nature scheme (YouCAN) has secured a £1.2 million Climate Action Fund grant from The National Lottery Community Fund – the largest community funder in the UK – and a further £264,000 in match funding from partners.
Aimed at 11- to 25-year-olds, the scheme will strengthen young people’s connection to nature, and deepen their understanding of what drives environmental behaviour change. It will enable them to develop nature-focused campaigns in their local communities spanning an area of 300 square miles across the New Forest, Southampton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, covering a mix of urban, rural, coastal and freshwater habitats.
Youth-led and co-created activities will include junior ranger programmes, volunteer opportunities, habitat improvements, climate cafés, composting, food growing/waste reduction, walking and cycling in nature, and internships providing experience in green skills and jobs.
Posted On: 09/10/2023
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