Youth United for Waste & Climate Action

16% of the world’s population is growing up with the extremities of climate change. These youngsters, between the ages of 15 and 24, have their future hanging in the balance. At YUWA, we are working towards making them the torchbearers of a sustainable future!

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Shaping Young Leaders

Ecolympics

A climate-focused competition for college students that is jam-packed with eco-conscious activities.

Check out Ecolympics 2024 Leaderboard

Check Standings

Green Gurukul

We believe in the power of starting young. With Green Gurukul, we prioritize building eco-conscious mindsets in school-going children.

Climate Chauppals

A war against climate change requires us to build our Army. Through Climate Chauppals we bring together climate-conscious citizens for meaningful dialogues and actions.

Other Green Initiatives

Transforming the youth's interaction with waste through public engagement sessions, clean-up drives, and other initiatives.

Hear the Young Changemakers

"Ecolympics wasn't just a competition; it was a platform that allowed me to take meaningful climate action and realize my potential"

"Choti choti koshishen, bada badlav laati hain."

My Ecolympics experience was quite unique and informative. It has given me the confidence to stand up for the environment, no matter what.

Our Impact

We identify the youth’s incredible power and harness it to fight the biggest villain of our times- climate change. Over one year, we have propelled young citizens of Dehradun to become environmentally conscious and actively contribute to the fight against climate change.

No. of eco-friendly activities initiated

MT of Quantum of waste diverted from landfills

Total no. of waste and climate actions

No. of educational institutions engaged

Check out the tales of change from the Himalayan foothills

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Youth United for Waste & Climate Action