UNICEF and its global partnerships platform Generation Unlimited (also known as YuWaah in India) have partnered with key organisations committed to working towards a green future for children and young people as a part of the Green Rising India Alliance (GRIA).
The alliance consists of YuWaah at UNICEF, Capgemini, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, ReNew Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and SAP. The GRIA aims to equip 50 million children and young people to become climate conscious, adaptable, and resilient by 2030.
This coalition is galvanizing private organizations, foundations, youth networks, multilaterals, and the Government of India to unify their commitment to sharing knowledge, efforts, and innovative solutions.
The primary goal is to equip young people with the requisite opportunities not only to embrace aclimate-conscious mindset but also to foster resilience, thereby enabling them to fully realize their potential.
Dhuwarakha Sriram, Chief of Generation Unlimited in India (YuWaah), Youth Development and Partnerships at UNICEF said YuWaah at UNICEF has brought together key stakeholders for the Green Rising India Alliance and through this strategic collaboration we commit to co-creating sustainable and impactful contribution to the urgent cause of climate action.
The GRIA will enable, empower and engage young people, especially the most vulnerable, with the tools they need to become stewards of our planet through green skills, social impact, and economic opportunities and further partner with youth to co-design and scale transformative environmental initiatives.
As a public-private-youth partnerships platform at UNICEF, YuWaah will work towards unifying diverse climate initiatives under GRIA, a powerful platform in India to usher in a new era of sustainable development and environmental protection for and with young people.
Gautam John, CEO, Rohini Nilekani Foundation, said, “With the Green Rising India Alliance, we recognize that the vibrancy of our planet lies in the hands of our youth. Their energy and vision are vital for fostering environmental sustainability and building resilient communities. Their passion and dedication are the cornerstones of our vision for a resilient and flourishing planet for all.”
While Vaishali Sinha, Founding Chair, ReNew Foundation, said the foundation is thrilled to join forces with the alliance to address the critical challenges posed by climate change, especially in low-income and marginalized communities that face heightened risks, Manjula Singh, Executive Director-India, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) it is exciting to see Governments, private organizations, foundations, youth networks, and multilateral, coming together to build a climate safe future- characterised by cleaner air, energy security, and sustainable jobs- along with smart stewardship of the planet’s resources.
