named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Leadership Programme
Program designed to train youth in climate advocacy and leadership skills
Dr. Héctor Mayagoitía Domínguez Heritage Chair on Environment
Annual academic chair event promoting environmental education and legacy building
POP Summer Mentorship Program
Summer-long mentorship initiative connecting youth with sustainability leaders and experts
POPPix
Environmental film initiative showcasing youth-led climate stories, featured at Cinema Planeta
World Sustainable Development Summit
Annual international summit marking 25 years of convening global leaders on sustainability and climate action
Youth in Natural Resource and Environmental Governance (Youth-NREG)
Platform for youth to engage in environmental governance through annual meetings and Indaba series discussions
YouthCAN
Annual youth climate action event co-hosted with Manav Rachna, focusing on empowering youth to lead environmental change
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Organizing youth climate leadership and engagement programsLaunches and manages youth-led initiatives such as the Youth Climate Leaders program in Cameroon and the 12-month YouthCAN (Climate Action Now) program in collaboration with Manav Rachna, featuring discussions on sustainability, innovation, and community-driven climate solutions.
- Providing youth mentorship and leadership developmentOffers structured mentorship and leadership programs such as the POP Summer Mentorship Program 2025 and conducts programming to nurture young energy transition champions in schools and municipalities in Ghana and India.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for climate action through international speaking and partnershipsParticipates in global summits and conferences as a speaker and outreach partner, including the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and international ESG conferences, to promote youth-led climate advocacy and sustainable development.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Coordinating youth participation in international forums and global institutionsFacilitates youth involvement in international events and festivals in India, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, and supports connections between youth initiatives and global institutions such as FIFA Foundation and the World Bank.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Hosting festivals, rallies, and virtual dialogues on climate actionOrganizes events including the POP Festival 2025, Science Rallies for girls in underserved communities, action-oriented workshops in schools, and virtual dialogues to promote youth engagement in science, environmental protection, and climate leadership.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing multimedia content on youth climate actionProduces original video and podcast content including the compilation film "Earth’s Champions" featuring youth climate activists and global experts from over 25 countries to monitor climate pledges post-COP26 and highlight youth engagement in climate solutions.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing public health and climate-focused podcast seriesProduces a podcast series covering public health topics including water, climate change, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, gender, childhood obesity, health communications, and the health impacts of environmental pollutants, as well as the climate crisis's impact on human health.
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Providing climate education and supporting agroecology and forest restorationDelivers climate education programs and supports agroecology, tree planting, and forest restoration initiatives in Zambia since 2020, including community-led reforestation and afforestation efforts in areas such as Gmelaina, Tamarindo, Sena, and Julbernadia.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Receiving recognition and awards for youth climate leadershipEvidence consists of accolades and nominations including The Evergreen Award, Prix Galien USA 2025 nomination, G20 C20 recognition, and United Nations-aligned honors for youth-led climate initiatives and innovation in climate education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementing climate-friendly travel initiatives for youthImplements the KISS4KIDS project to promote sustainable travel among youth by establishing travel clubs, registering climate-friendly accommodations, and conducting parent surveys to support behavior change.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$22K19%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$95K81%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$1.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves116.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DR ASH PACHAUR — PRESIDENT
- DR SHONALI — VICE PRESIDENT
- S PACHAURI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- CIIEMAD-IPN Partner — Hosted the Dr. Héctor Mayagoitía Domínguez Heritage Chair on Environment event in collaboration with POP Movement
- Centre for Catalyzing Partner — Features Dr. Aprajita Gogoi, Executive Director of Centre for Catalyzing, as a guest on the podcast.
- Creative Visions Partner — Co-launched the SHINE initiative with POP Movement to engage youth creativity in envisioning a better future.
- Dr. R.K. Pachauri Government — Chief Mentor of the POP Climate Leadership Conversations and late climate leader honored by the program.
- FIFA Foundation Partner — Facilitated connection for a youth initiative in Mexico working on sports-based environmental programs.
- G20 Civil Society Group (C20) Partner — Recognized by C20 as a best practice in sustainable and resilient communities initiatives.
- Global Sustainability Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Global Sustainability Alliance on sustainability initiatives
- Gynuity Health Projects Partner — Features Dr. Beverly Winikoff, President of Gynuity Health Projects, as a guest on the podcast.
- HWPL India Partner — Held a collaboration discussion meeting with POP India
- IPN Partner — Institutional partner involved in hosting and supporting the Heritage Chair event and science outreach initiatives
- India HIV/AIDS Partner — Features Mr. Rajiv Dua, Chief Executive of India HIV/AIDS, as a guest on the podcast.
- India Water Foundation Partner — Collaborated through participation in a joint international conference on sustainable water, energy, health, and environment.
- Jhpiego Partner — Collaborates with Dr. Debadutta Parija, Country Lead for Tuberculosis at Jhpiego, as a guest on the podcast.
- Manav Rachna Partner — Co-hosted YouthCAN 2026 event with The POP Movement
- Manav Rachna Partner — Collaborated with The POP Movement to convene the YouthCAN initiative.
- Ministry of the Green Economy and Environment Partner — Collaborates on climate education and tree planting initiatives in Zambia.
- Planet Classroom Network Partner — Co-launched the SHINE initiative with POP Movement to collect youth creative responses during the pandemic.
- Rotary Action Group for Partner — Features Dr. John Townsend, Chair of Rotary Action Group for, as a guest on the podcast.
- SDSN Youth Nigeria Partner — Collaborated with SDSN Youth Nigeria for the SDGs Advocate Programme opening ceremony.
- Secretary of Research and Postgraduate Studies (IPN) Partner — Hosted POPPIX initiative within its office, supporting cultural change and science engagement
- Strategic Youth Network for Development Ghana Partner — Co-convened a meeting with SYND to engage civil society organizations on Ghana's M300 initiative.
- The Energy and Resources Institute Partner — Partnered with The Energy and Resources Institute as an outreach partner for the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026.
- Umemba Health Partner — Features Ms. Quisha Umemba, CEO of Umemba Health, as a guest on the podcast.
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Partner — Co-organized an international conference on ESG transversality and sustainable development with the organization.
- World Bank Ghana Partner — Collaborated with the World Bank Ghana office to co-convene a civil society meeting on the M300 initiative.
- Young Indians Partner — Collaborated on a special panel for International Youth Day 2025
- forest officers Partner — Works with forest officers on climate education and tree planting programs in local communities.
- youth-led entities Partner — Partners with youth-led organizations to deliver climate education and tree planting initiatives.
- “El Perpetuo Socorro” Children’s Home Partner — Partnered to engage girls from the home in the Science Rally and environmental education activities
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Action and Inclusive Dialoguemethodology: collective_actionBy convening civil society, youth, and institutions through inclusive dialogue and shared vision-building, we advance sustainable solutions because collective responsibility and collaboration generate broader ownership and more practical, scalable outcomes.
- Innovative and Experiential Climate Educationmethodology: experiential-educationBy using interactive, podcast-based, and mentorship-driven education models, we engage youth and drive climate action because experiential and accessible learning fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and sustained leadership pathways in science and environmental fields.
- Youth-Led Climate Action and Leadershipmethodology: youth_led_climate_actionBy positioning youth as immediate leaders and decision-makers in climate action, we produce measurable impact and systemic change because youth agency drives innovation, accountability, and behavior change at community and institutional levels.