This report analyses experiences of young people in Nordic nonprofit organisations from a gender and climate perspective. It identifies clear patterns and obstacles and considers key approaches to enabling more inclusive youth movements.
Studies have shown that young people tend to worry about climate change to a greater degree than adults and are often more committed to sustainable development. Young people are vital agents for a just green transition, but participation varies across social identities and backgrounds.
However, there seem to be differences in involvement between girls and boys that roughly reflect the patterns between women and men. Men and boys tend to be less interested in both sustainability and gender equality. How can nonprofit organisations strengthen the conscious and committed, while also bringing underrepresented voices to the table?
