SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION PLAN STORY SUBMISSION FORM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 13 AUGUST 2021!
Storytelling is a mechanism for communication, a method to express lived experiences and helps to make sense of the world, our place in it and the varying factors that affect us. Climate change is a known threat to our physical world, our socio-economic structures, all living beings and our future but how has climate change impacted YOU?

This is where the art of storytelling comes in!

A process is currently being convened to develop the first South African Youth Climate Action Plan (YCAP).  This document is envisioned to contain both a youth written climate declaration as well as showcase climate stories, art and media put forward by the youth of South Africa.

The YCAP process is being convened through the Youth Programmes at the South African Institute of International Affairs (Youth@SAIIA) in partnership with various organisations, schools, and university groups across South Africa.

Why are youth climate stories important in such a document?
Climate stories from the youth act as an eye-opener to the effects of climate change on people. It offers the opportunity to gain insight into the lived experiences of South African youth, to amplify their voice in expressive, creative ways and most importantly, helps to personalise climate change.

We are thus calling on YOU, the youth of South Africa, to submit your climate stories to us!

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ELIGIBILITY
- Young person residing in South Africa between the age of 13 and 30 (in 2021).
FIRST NAME(S) *
SURNAME(S) *
DATE OF BIRTH (you must be between the ages of 13-30 in 2021) *
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SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY (FOR LEARNERS AND STUDENTS ONLY)
IF YOU ARE PART OF AN ORGANISATION, WHAT IS YOUR ORGANISATION'S NAME?
ARE YOU SUBMITTING YOUR INPUT AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR ON BEHALF OF A GROUP OR ORGANISATION? *
EMAIL ADDRESS *
CELL PHONE NUMBER *
I IDENTIFY MY GENDER AS... *
WHICH PROVINCE DO YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE IN *
STORY QUESTIONS
Your story should be between 300 - 1500 words. We have included five possible parts for your story below. Some parts of your story might be longer, and it is ok not to include a section. It is suggested that you type your answers first into a separate word doc and then copy and paste your responses below. You are also welcome to send your story as a word document to youth@saiia.org.za.
Introduction - What does climate change mean to you? How did you come to recognise and know what climate change is and what is your attitude towards climate change?
Has climate change impacted you, your family, your community, etc.? If so, how?
How did you become aware of the issue?
Have you taken any action to address climate change in your community, school or university? If so, how did it begin? What inspired you to take action? What did you achieve?
Conclusion or any other points you want to highlight?
I voluntarily agree to participate in the formation of the South African Youth Climate Action Plan, by contributing my ideas and input. *
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