Across Generations for Nature: Breaking the Youth Funding and Skills Barrier

​Young people around the world are already leading the way in protecting and restoring nature. Yet, they continue to be under-resourced and under-recognised. Despite their impact, youth-led initiatives face systemic barriers to funding due to structural biases around capacity, risk, and experience. Traditional funding systems are rarely designed with youth in mind, making access to grants and reporting mechanisms difficult - especially for those facing additional marginalisation based on geography, language, indigeneity, or the political nature of their work.

​At the same time, formal education systems often exacerbate the issue by not fostering skills development in young people. This skills gap further exacerbates the challenges of accessing funding and scaling their restoration projects.

​This session will bring together young environmental leaders, funders, and educators for an honest, intergenerational dialogue about the challenges youth face in accessing resources for nature-based solutions. It will explore how to bridge the gap between skills development, youth-led innovation and sustainable funding, and what funders can do to shift power and build more inclusive systems of support.

​Hosted by World's Largest Lesson, The Iris Project & Force of Nature

Please note, under-18s need to be accompanied by an adult.