For Planet - Young people change the world one action at a time
For Planet is an ambitious youth movement led by Youth Focus North West in partnership with the Environment Agency, that tackles the climate emergency and alleviates climate anxiety amongst young people through a mobile app that inspires and challenges young people to have agency and empowers them to drive change.
For Planet was initiated by a young person with a passion to make meaningful and sustained change in the world. Emma Greenwood, then 19 years old, said it was critical to act now to empower, inspire and enable young people across the North West to connect and collaborate on activities which help to mitigate climate change and educate people about the climate emergency
‘After attending the Flood & Coast Conference in 2019, under an invitation from the Environment Agency, I met some incredible people who saw the power that young people have to be an enabler of climate action. With the activism knowledge of young people and the technical knowledge of the Environment Agency, it would be the perfect partnership to create an accessible climate action programme.
As young people keep getting told, we're the generation who can fix this crisis, but in order to do this in a long-term way we need to be educated, equipped and supported to learn how. You have the power to support in creating a generation of people who can be a part of the solution.
In one sentence I wanted to create a platform to enable sustainable and informed climate action in an accessible and fun way for all young people.’
The For Planet app supports learning in climate education by taking actions that reduce carbon, energy, and water usage, fostering behaviour change by transforming digital learning into real-world environmental benefits and social collective action. Through local community projects initiated by young people, there is a positive impact on nature, increasing biodiversity and the long-term sustainability and health of the local area. The project has led to many positive outcomes. Youth Voice is at the heart of For Planet, and the Youth Steering group plays a pivotal role in guiding the development of the project,
Arianna 15
I’ve had the privilege of watching this project grow from an ambitious idea into a dynamic tool that helps and educates us to take steps toward a greener and greater future.
My involvement in the For Planet project stems from a deep-rooted passion and concern for environmental stewardship and a firm belief in the power of technology to drive positive change.
What excites me most about the For Planet project is meeting like minded climate concerned and conscious individuals and its potential to democratise climate action.
Krish, 18.
“I have always been an environmentalist, but also the type of person who won’t simply sit back and watch. I want to take action myself.
I am particularly ambitious for our app to be the source of climate literacy for thousands of children and young people across the UK. For Planet will contribute to building a brighter, greener future for our young generation.”
Elizabeth 18
“I am involved in For Planet due to the amazing impact I know the app is going to have on youth activism surrounding the environment and climate change. As part of the project I was awarded a grant and with it I created a green space at my college which studies show have positive impacts on people’s mental health. I also led my own team in the pilot and had a fantastic, enriching experience on the residential. I think For Planet will help young people on their activism journeys and make their lifestyle more sustainable and greener.”
One in three young people in Britain are scared, sad or pessimistic about climate change (YouGov poll 2023).
Do you want to help alleviate eco anxiety amongst young people and support them to have agency to reduce their carbon footprint?
We are excited to announce that we are open to new collaborations, partners, investors and friends to join us on the next phase of this ambitious and exciting journey!
To learn to see how you can make a difference to young people and the planet email lilasuri@youthfocusnw.org.uk
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