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Our Approach

Frameworks & Alignment

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Our Approach

Ethiopian Youth Environmental Awareness (EYEA) designs and implements its programmes in alignment with recognised international frameworks and policy instruments that promote climate action, environmental protection, and youth participation. These frameworks guide our methodologies, strengthen accountability, and ensure coherence with global environmental and development priorities.

Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)

Reference Organisation: UNFCCC

EYEA aligns its youth engagement, climate education, and advocacy initiatives with the Action for Climate Empowerment | UNFCCC.  framework, which promotes:

  • Climate education

  • Public awareness

  • Training and capacity building

  • Public participation

  • Access to information

  • International cooperation

 

EYEA operationalises these principles across all its activities, translating global climate commitments into local, youth-led, and community-based action.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 Reference Organisation:United Nations

EYEA contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by translating global commitments into community-based action.

Primary SDG linkages:

  • SDG 4 – Quality Education

  • SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

  • SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

  • SDG 13 – Climate Action

  • SDG 15 – Life on Land

Relevant EYEA programmes:

  • Urban Community Gardening

  • Waste Reduction Campaigns

  • Conservation & Sustainability

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Reference Organisation: UNESCO

EYEA applies the principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to equip young people with knowledge, skills, and values for responsible environmental decision-making.

Relevant EYEA programmes:

  • Youth & Community Engagement

  • Networking & Career Development

Sustainable Consumption & Production

Reference Organisation: UNEP

EYEA’s waste reduction and awareness initiatives align with global guidance on sustainable consumption, resource efficiency, and waste management.

Relevant EYEA programmes:

  • Waste Reduction Campaigns

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Protection

Reference Organisation: Convention on Biological Diversity

EYEA’s conservation initiatives contribute to global biodiversity objectives through community-based ecosystem protection.

Relevant EYEA programmes:

  • Conservation & Sustainability

Youth Employment & Green Skills

Reference Organisation: **UNESCO / United Nations

EYEA supports youth access to green skills, mentorship, and career pathways linked to sustainable development and environmental action.

Relevant EYEA programmes:

  • Networking & Career Development

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