Making Cities inclusive for Youth

Key Messages

• Global South youth are amongst the most vulnerable to environmental degradation. They face high risks of health issues due to pollution exposure and lack of access to clean water, nutritious food, and safe housing.
• International organisations, and national and local governments need to give young people more opportunities to participate in political discussions and policy procedures to influence the development of environmentally just and inclusive cities.
• Global South youth require access to information, resources, and opportunities for community-led initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• Global South youth are driving urban space reclamation, environmental justice, and sustainability through community-led initiatives, advocating for policies and practices that support equitable resource access.
• Just and inclusive policy processes are a top priority for the Global South youth, as they reclaim urban areas and build environmentally sustainable, inclusive cities for their generation and future ones.