Effective Engagement of Youth for Meeting NDC Goals to Address Climate Change

Objective:

Effective Engagement of Youth for Meeting NDC Goals to Address Climate Change

About Project
Effective Engagement of Youth for Meeting NDC Goals to Address Climate Change” is a comprehensive initiative aimed at mobilizing and empowering young individuals to contribute to the achievement of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) concerning climate change. Through targeted programs and activities, the project endeavors to educate, inspire, and involve youth in climate action efforts. This includes raising awareness about climate change issues, providing training and capacity-building workshops to enhance their knowledge and skills, and facilitating their participation in advocacy campaigns and community projects focused on climate resilience and sustainability.
By actively engaging youth in various aspects of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the project not only seeks to amplify their voices but also to leverage their unique perspectives and innovative ideas in addressing climate challenges. Through partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organizations, the project aims to create a supportive environment for youth-led initiatives and to foster collaboration towards shared climate goals. Ultimately, by empowering young people to take meaningful action, the project endeavors to catalyze positive change and contribute to the collective effort in combating climate change at both local and global levels.

Services Provided:

Momentum delivered a comprehensive research project focused on assessing youth involvement in climate change and environmental issues in Pakistan, demonstrating our capability to manage complex social research projects from inception to the final report.

Key Steps in Service Delivery:

  1. Draft Inception Report:
    • Developed a robust research framework to guide the study.
    • Conducted a desk review to align the research objectives with existing literature and national priorities.
    • Allocated a skilled team and necessary resources to ensure successful project execution.
    • Created a detailed work plan and designed data collection tools, including tailored questionnaires and interview guides.
  2. Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Facilitated active involvement of key stakeholders, including civil society organizations and governmental service delivery departments, particularly the Ministry of Climate Change.
    • Organized and led consultative meetings to gather diverse perspectives and ensure the research was aligned with the needs and priorities of all stakeholders.
  3. Primary Data Collection:
    • Conducted in-depth interviews with youth across Pakistan to assess their understanding of climate-related issues, their awareness levels, and their involvement in climate action initiatives.
    • Employed comprehensive data collection methodologies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data gathered.
  4. Analysis of Primary and Secondary Data:
    • Analyzed the collected data to identify trends, insights, and knowledge gaps.
    • Cross-validated primary data with existing secondary data to ensure the robustness of the findings.
  5. Draft and Compile the Report:
    • Synthesized the data analysis into a detailed research report, highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations.
    • Emphasized the critical role of youth in climate action and the need for targeted interventions to enhance their participation.
  6. Develop Policy Briefs:
    • Created policy briefs for key government entities, advocating for the integration of climate change and sustainable development education into the national curriculum.
    • Tailored the policy briefs to influence decision-making processes at the national level, ensuring that the research findings could inform future policies.
  7. Finalization and Presentation of the Report:
    • Finalized the research report by incorporating feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that the document reflected a broad consensus.
    • Presented the final report and policy briefs to government officials, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that the findings were effectively communicated and could drive actionable change.Through these steps, Momentum provided a comprehensive and impactful service, reinforcing our expertise in conducting high-quality social research and our ability to drive meaningful stakeholder engagement and policy influence.

Project Team:

Syed Hadika Jamshed
Haneea Isaad
Muhammad Mustafa Amjad