--- title: Youth Climate Champions description: In South Africa, you are among the most likely to be affected by climate change. 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[Vietnam](https://vietnam.panda.org) - [Zambia](https://www.wwfzm.panda.org) - [Zimbabwe](https://zimbabwe.panda.org) ## Meet the Youth Climate Champions inspiring others [DOWNLOAD TRAINING MATERIALS](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/ycc-training-materials-booklet_web.pdf) Explore compelling stories and actionable training materials to drive climate action in your community. In South Africa, you are among those most likely to be affected by accelerating climate change. It's essential that you have a say in the climate policies that will shape our planet's future. Use these resources by WWF to empower yourself as a climate activist and help lead your community toward a climate-resilient future. [![A white rectangular sign with black text__Description automatically generated-2-1](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hubfs/A%20white%20rectangular%20sign%20with%20black%20text__Description%20automatically%20generated-2-1.png "A white rectangular sign with black text__Description automatically generated-2-1")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/ycc-training-materials-booklet_web.pdf) [DOWNLOAD TRAINING MATERIALS](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/ycc-training-materials-booklet_web.pdf) These materials were created so that young people in communities can become active citizens in the face of the climate crisis. Each session is designed to impart an important tool to become an active citizen.  [![1-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7186-PM](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7186-PM.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=1-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7186-PM.png "1-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7186-PM")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/1-ycc-training-session-one.pdf) ### SESSION ONE: TURNING EXPERIENCE INTO ACTION Learn how to identify slow and sudden climate events and impacts, and the ways in which awareness turns into action. **Ayakha Melithafa** advocates for awareness of climate change's impacts on people. ...See more Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/1-ycc-training-session-one.pdf) [![2-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7079-PM](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7079-PM.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=2-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7079-PM.png "2-Aug-29-2024-01-12-30-7079-PM")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/2-ycc-training-session-two.pdf) ### SESSION TWO: CREATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Explore the value of linking up with partners and like-minded others to engage communities with the most suitable communication tools. **...See more** **Lusanda Msebi & Palisa Ntsala** bring young people together to make climate action ideas come to life. Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/2-ycc-training-session-two.pdf) [![4-4](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/4-4.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=4-4.png "4-4")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/3-ycc-training-session-three.pdf) ### SESSION THREE: COMMUNICATION IS KEY Discover different ways to communicate climate awareness and action within communities and make sure all voices are included. **...See more** **Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi** uses storytelling to show the impacts of climate change on the ground. Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/3-ycc-training-session-three.pdf) [![5-4](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/5-4.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=5-4.png "5-4")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/4-ycc--training-session-four.pdf) ### SESSION FOUR: POLICY DOESN'T MEAN 'JUST ON PAPER' Learn about the value of 'policy' and how to identify a problem and design a policy together for best solutions. **Zaynab Sadan** works at the policy level to make an impact on the ground. ...See more Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/4-ycc--training-session-four.pdf) [![6-3](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/6-3.png?width=400&height=500&name=6-3.png "6-3")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/5-ycc-training-session-five.pdf) ### SESSION FIVE: WORKING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Explore the ways in which many non-scientific career and employment paths can also make a difference to the climate crisis. **...See more** **Itumeleng Mphake**is working through the legal system to secure environmental rights. Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/5-ycc-training-session-five.pdf) [![3-4](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hs-fs/hubfs/3-4.png?width=1080&height=1350&name=3-4.png "3-4")](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/6-ycc-training-session-six.pdf) ### SESSION SIX: PUT YOUR HAND UP WHENEVER YOU CAN Explore the importance of being active citizens, and the ways in which the youth can have agency over their future. **Fani Miya** makes sure the voice of the youth is heard at the highest levels. ...See more Share   [DOWNLOAD](https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/6-ycc-training-session-six.pdf) Share this page: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://explore.wwf.org.za/en-za/youth-climate-champions) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://explore.wwf.org.za/en-za/youth-climate-champions) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://explore.wwf.org.za/en-za/youth-climate-champions) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://explore.wwf.org.za/en-za/youth-climate-champions) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://explore.wwf.org.za/en-za/youth-climate-champions) Youth Climate Champions is an initiative of the Climate Ambition to Accountability Project.  [LEARN MORE](https://www.wwf.org.za/our_work/initiatives/climate_ambition_to_accountability_project/) [![CAAP logo](https://explore.wwf.org.za/hubfs/CAAP%20logo.jpg "CAAP logo")](https://www.wwf.org.za/our_work/initiatives/climate_ambition_to_accountability_project/) ![WWF](https://d1diae5goewto1.cloudfront.net/_skins/capetown/img/logo.png) A future in which people and nature thrive. 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