A global voice for local actors of change.

UNESCO Green Citizens is the bridge between UNESCO’s scientific expertise, local citizen solutions and young people’s willingness to act against climate change.  

UNESCO has identified over 150 impactful local initiatives in 65 countries. 

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Explore citizen-led environment initiatives looking for your support and participation!

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"UNESCO Green Citizens is a great initiative that gives us visibility. It shows that there are solutions and has been an important source of information."

- Anaïs Toro-Engel, 
  Energy Observer Solutions

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"UNESCO Green Citizens allowed us to benefit from a significant leverage effect in supporting our project. It also allowed us to bring more people on board with us and to gain visibility"

- Bare Learning
 

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