Global Youth Initiative

Youth Climate
Leadership Action
Program

Empowering the next generation of climate leaders through action, collaboration, and global impact.

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About Y-CLAP

A global initiative dedicated to cultivating young leaders who can respond to climate challenges with practical solutions, innovative thinking, and cross-sector collaboration.

Global Impact

Connecting youth from over 200 universities across 12 countries to drive meaningful climate action.

Leadership Development

Training 30–40 young individuals each year with interdisciplinary knowledge and global perspective.

Real-World Projects

Hands-on climate and sustainability projects with measurable impact under expert mentorship.

Our Program

A comprehensive initiative equipping young leaders with the capacity to understand, engage in, and contribute to climate action.

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Leadership Development

Each year, Y-CLAP selects and trains 30–40 young individuals with strong potential in climate leadership. Participants gain interdisciplinary knowledge and leadership training with a global perspective.

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Climate Action Projects

Participants work in teams under expert mentorship to design and implement climate or sustainability projects with measurable impact. Selected projects may be further supported and publicly showcased.

03

Digital Impact & Communication

Participants produce high-quality outputs including articles, videos, and research reports disseminated through partner media and institutional platforms to amplify impact.

04

Global Network Building

Y-CLAP connects participants with international organizations, academic institutions, and global forums, fostering long-term collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Leadership Team

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Xin (Lucia) Liu

Founder & Project Director

Chairman of EASSUNL Group, Founder of EKLARER, World Economic Forum Generation Restoration Youth Climate Leader.

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Dorothy Song

Co-Founder & Education Director

Policy researcher and reporter at the intersection of climate change, international development, and strategic communication.

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Yiming Ma

Co-Founder & Community Director

Founder of SDGs and Innovation Youth Debate Summit, building a global network across 200+ universities in 12 countries.

Partners & Supporters

China Global Philanthropy Institute (CGPI)
SEE Foundation
ChangJiang Conservation Foundation
Westlake Techedge PTE LTD
National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Global Shapers Community

Join the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

Applications are open. Be part of a global movement empowering youth to drive sustainable solutions.