Fund helps mobilize Oakville youth to find local climate solutions
Published May 3, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Oakville is joining the fight to help youth find climate solutions.
Mayor Rob Burton announced the town is participating in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund.
Oakville is one of 100 cities taking part in the fund, which will provide technical assistance and funding to 100 mayors to get young people, from ages 15 to 24, “to design, produce, and govern urgent climate solutions in their cities.”
“By empowering its youth, Oakville is paving the way for transformative climate action and building a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come,” said Burton.
Oakville will get an initial grant of $50,000 to distribute to youth-led projects such as mobilizing tree-planting or public education campaigns, waste reduction initiatives and mitigation planning or preparedness programs.
Cities and towns that commit the initial $50,000 within six months will get an additional $100,000 to support youth-driven projects.
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“Climate change is an all-hands-on-deck challenge, and it’s critical that young people – who have the most at stake – help lead the way,” said Michael Bloomberg, UN Special Envoy, and former mayor of New York City, who launched the fund. “This new fund will help mayors mobilize and empower tomorrow’s leaders to take action today.”
Initiatives youth can embark on include mobilizing tree-planting or public education campaigns, waste reduction initiatives and mitigation planning or preparedness programs.
Other Canadian cities taking part in the fund include Guelph, Halifax, Kitchener, New Westminster, B.C., and The Blue Mountains.
Oakville youth ages 15 to 24 are encouraged to email [email protected] to learn more about the Youth Climate Action Fund and how to submit ideas and receive funding for them.
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