Y-RESCUE: Youth leading the way toward climate-resilient cities

Make your voice heard in the fight for the cities of the future. We equip young people aged 18 to 30 with the tools to tackle local climate challenges through innovative solutions, European networking, and direct action in their communities.

From climate apathy to local action

How do we move from feeling powerless to creating real change in our cities? That is at the heart of Y-RESCUE.

As part of a strong European network, with partners including Station, European Youth Parliament (EYP) and Youth and Environment Europe (YEE),
we equip 300 young leaders with the knowledge and tools to tackle the most urgent climate challenges.

We bridge the gap between big ambitions and concrete solutions that make our urban environments more resilient — led by you and your generation.

Y-RESCUE: Young leaders at the forefront of urban climate resilience

Y-RESCUE is a new initiative that empowers 300 young people aged 18-30 with the tools, knowledge and community to turn climate anxiety into action. Together with partners across Europe, they are developing pilot projects that create concrete solutions in cities - and that can be scaled and replicated in other communities.

100% for the Children is one of the organizations behind Y-RESCUE, Youth for Resilient Cities and Urban Environments, because we work to ensure that children and young people in vulnerable urban areas are not forgotten, but are given a voice and real influence in climate action. Climate change affects children the most, and that is why it is crucial that young people are involved in finding and driving the solutions.

FOUR PATHWAYS TO CLIMATE ACTION

Y-RESCUE gives you the tools, network, and platform to make a real difference in your local community.

Research & Dialogue

We begin Y-RESCUE by mapping existing knowledge and best practices for youth engagement in climate adaptation. Through surveys, interviews, and workshops, you and other young people will have the opportunity — together with experts — to identify the most pressing climate challenges in your own community.

Tools & Training

Based on our research, we develop practical educational resources, including toolkits, guides, and training programmes. These tools are designed to be easy to understand and accessible, helping young people and youth organisations strengthen their skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Capacity-building

Y-RESCUE hosts a series of training sessions and peer-learning events that bring young people together across borders and backgrounds. Here, we focus on strengthening your leadership and advocacy skills, while also creating space for youth organisations to share experiences and learn from one another.

Youth-led action

With support from mentors and training, young teams design and carry out concrete pilot projects in their communities. This gives you the chance to apply your skills in real life and create practical examples of how young people can make cities more resilient to climate change. The results will be shared at conferences and public forums to promote youth-driven climate action across Europe.

Report 2026

Building Climate Resilient Cities: Youth Perspectives and Practices

Dive into a comprehensive analysis of how young people across Europe experience climate risks such as extreme heat and flooding. The report maps young people’s perspectives on urban climate resilience and presents concrete solutions for climate justice and sustainable urban planning in the cities of the future.

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About Y-RESCUE

Y-RESCUE is a new initiative that empowers 300 young people aged 18-30 with the tools, knowledge and community to turn climate anxiety into action. Together with partners across Europe, they are developing pilot projects that create concrete solutions in cities - and that can be scaled and replicated in other communities.

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