The Pulse
The Latest From our Youth Climate Community
Hello YCC Members,
I hope you are enjoying the first few days of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, or the first few days of fall in the Southern Hemisphere. This week’s edition of The Pulse will include a variety of updates, such as the introduction of a new YCC team member, the launch of our Global Mappers Program, opportunities, and more.
Meet our new Communications/Social Media Manager:
This is Bon Vu! She is really excited to be joining YCC as the Communications and Social Media Manager. She is interested in storytelling and how social media can bring people together and amplify important voices. She comes from a background in public relations and content creation, and loves working on creative projects that build community. Outside of this, she’s into fashion, design, and anything that mixes creativity with real-world impact.
UK Community Fund
The Youth Climate Collaborative recently launched a £1,000 Community-Led Events Fund to support ~5 youth climate groups in running in-person events across the UK from July to December 2026. Learn more and apply here by 11:59 pm GMT on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
Free Climate Mental Health Resources
If you are someone who seeks mental health support or resources for you, a friend, or your community, you may benefit from our free climate mental health resources. We have created some resources and a directory of others—from videos to hands-on activities—designed to help transform feelings of stress and sadness into hope and meaningful action. Explore our resources here and our spreadsheet here.
We also want to reintroduce our Climate Courage Journal, a vibrant, collaborative, and much-needed tool for anyone who may be feeling the complex emotions that come with experiencing climate change and working in climate. It features the incredible work of 30+ talented artists from all corners of the globe, each bringing their unique perspective on climate change and mental health.
Grab your digital copy today ($5), order a physical copy ($25-$35 plus shipping), or take a look at our artist directory. See here.
If you would like us to host a Climate Courage Workshop in your community (online or in person), please email pooja@youthcc.org to request more information and rates.
Climate Courage England - Cohort 1
From Liverpool to Bristol to London, Cohort 1 of our Climate Courage England program with Climate Live is steadily in action! During their first session, young leaders discussed Climate Courage's vision, why climate mental health matters, and how creating spaces for reflection, emotional processing, joy, and community care will support their communities. Together, we are fostering the long-term resilience of our leaders and movement.
Member Spotlight
Abraham Eshete is the founder of Umoja Seed, a youth-led pan-African initiative empowering young climate leaders with knowledge, mentorship, and opportunities to take action in their communities. Abraham’s work focuses on building capacity, fostering networks, and creating inclusive platforms that enable young Africans to lead climate solutions. Through research, training, and community engagement, Umoja Seed equips youth to tackle climate challenges locally and globally. Abraham also integrates non-clinical mental health support to help young leaders manage eco-anxiety and climate burnout. His approach has been shaped by participation in Social Movement Coaching and DOT Climate programs, fostering resilient, community-centered climate leadership. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn.
Our Founder, Pooja Tilvawala, interviews with Closing the Gap:
Very recently, YCC’s Founder, Pooja Tilvawala, was featured on the podcast Closing the Gap, hosted by Tania Roa and Adriana Maria Medina. The podcast aims to share stories that offer new perspectives and begin a journey towards collective healing, while imagining what a more equal and just future could look like. Please listen to the podcast below if you are interested in hearing more about Pooja’s story!
Opportunity Corner
We the People’s Eco-Hangout
Eco-Hangout is a youth-centered gathering designed to spark interest in environmental and climate issues among young people in the Niger Delta and across Nigeria. The Eco-Hangout is open to youth ages 18-23 who are curious and ready to make a positive impact on the climate. Applicants must be based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the event will take place there on March 31st, 2026.
Apply here by March 25th, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBxpTYs4Vde6Dy5i8txVgE101vxJ15skRViC69CeH4lqiTyQ/viewform
Re-Negotiate International Climate Policy and Diplomacy Fellowship
It is a 10-week, primarily online program with two optional in-person convenings in Toronto and Montreal, with youth-focused training and mentorship designed to equip emerging climate leaders to engage meaningfully in international climate policy spaces - before, during, and beyond international climate conference attendance.
Apply here by April 6th, 2026: https://www.youthclimatelab.org/re-negotiate
The Iris Prize 2026
The Iris Prize is open for young leaders ages 14-24. Applicants must submit an idea or an established project that aims to protect and restore nature in their communities to be eligible to win a prize. There are three prizes available for innovative ideas and established projects. Applications are open until April 8th at 23:59 CET 🌏
Learn more and apply here: https://theirisproject.org/how-to-apply
Climate presentations and workshops - Europe
If you are looking to bring climate education to your community and if your organization, school, company, or community group is interested in learning more about climate justice and starting local action, feel free to request a presentation/workshop via Climate Reality’s website here: https://www.climaterealityeurope.org/book-a-presentation
Until next week,
Natalia & Team