The South African Youth Climate Action Plan (SA YCAP)

A framework to inspire youth-led action across the country

Young people from across South Africa continue to develop the South African Youth Climate Action Plan (SA YCAP) as a framework to inspire youth-led action across the country. Its goal is to expand networks of people contributing to a sustainable, just, inclusive and climate-resilient future for all.

Contribute to the SA YCAP Document

SA YCAP roadshows

The SA YCAP roadshows aim to create safe spaces for discussions, knowledge-building and learning. Participants have the opportunity to reflect upon climate (in)equality within their own lives, schools, universities and/or communities. Participants also explore and engage with how the recommendations contained within the SA YCAP can be applied to local contexts.

COP Youth Dialogue

In the run-up to the annual UN Climate Change Conference, Youth@SAIIA members draft the South African Youth Statement that is then presented to key stakeholders for future engagement. The statement is co-drafted by over 100 representatives from over 30 organisations, schools, universities and colleges.

Flagship Projects

Youth Policy Committee

Bringing youth together to understand, comment and participate in policy processes

Young Leaders Conference

Youth hosting negotiation sessions on critical issues facing young people

Negotiation Simulations (Model United Nations)

Researching, debating and learning how the UN and international bodies function

The South African Youth Climate Action Plan (SA YCAP)

A framework to inspire youth-led action across the country

The South African Gender Action Plan (SA YGAP)

Youth-led guidance iforn creating and supporting increasingly gender-inclusive spaces

Student Volunteer Programme

Preparing learners to participate in our youth projects, conferences and programme events

Youth Implementers for Change

Providing opportunities and support for youth to implement climate policy-related project ideas