History

Youth Climate Lab (YCL) was founded in 2017 by Ana F. Gonzalez Guerrero and Dominique Souris as a response to the absence of opportunities, spaces and resources for young people to take ownership of the climate crisis. They envisioned a world where young people - no matter who they are or where they are from - were supported to catalyze local and global action rooted in climate justice.

This is accomplished through:

• the development of tools (which are added to our digital open access toolbox)

• facilitation of spaces through our Activate Youth service

• the creation of programs.

While the youth climate landscape has changed dramatically since 2017, youth-led climate solutions are still critically under-supported and under-valued (receiving only 0.76% of climate philanthropy).

The YCL team continues to endeavour towards an equitable, climate just future for everyone that also allows youth to feel a sense of ownership.