Series - Youth Environmental Leadership

Youth-led environmental groups are “scraping for morsels” to find funding

Author Neha Chollangi
Despite the prevalence and importance of youth-led environmental work, these leaders face massive barriers to access funding and sustain their efforts.

Why It Matters

As climate disasters in Canada and the world are getting more frequent and severe, youth-led environmental groups are leading some of the most innovative projects in the sector. But youth need adequate financial support to maintain their work, and livelihoods.

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