MENA Climate Literacy Initiative

The MENA Climate Literacy Project is cross-hub initiative launched by Jeddah Hub.

In collaberation with :  Manama Hub, Casablanca hub, Muscat Hub, Khobar Hub,  Algiers hub, Kuwait City Hub, Ramallah Hub, Salé Hub, Dubai hub, NEOM Hub, Bethlehem hub, Fez hub, Aden hub, East jerusalem hub, Tripoli lb- Lebanon hub, Riyadh hub, Sharjah hub, Budaiya hub, Abu dhabi hub

Problem Statement: Children and youth are not aware and not acting about climate change due to lack of education on this global challenge. MENA region is failing in raising capacity in youth and providing climate education. Climate Change Education in MENA region scored on average highly below the global average. (Education International, The Climate Change Ambitions report card report, 2022)

Target Group: Children and Youth 

Project Proposed Solution:

• Awareness: Increased awareness of climate change and its impact among individuals.


• Empowerment: Encourage and empower youth to take action on climate change.


• Culture Change: Foster a culture of climate-consciousness in the region through education and community engagement.


• Distribute educational materials and resources on climate change, tailored to the needs and interests.


• Host community events and workshops to raise awareness.


• Collaborate with local organizations and leaders to expand the reach and impact of the project.

Hubs Activities:

• Training sessions on essentials of climate change.


• Workshops on how to be a young climate advocate.


• Large Conferences of youth on climate change.


• Social Media Campaigns.

Project Short and Long-term goals:

• Short-term: To hold training and educational workshops on climate change aimed at 10,000 young people in MENA cities on climate change mitigation and adaptation.


• Long-term: Raise awareness on climate change among 100,000 young people and empower them to take action in the community on climate change.

Project Available Metrics:

• Number of Educational Sessions/Activities held.


• Number of Youth participating and engaging in the Sessions/Activities.

Project Collaborators:

 Manama Hub

Casablanca hub

 Muscat Hub

 Khobar Hub

  Algiers hub

Kuwait City Hub

Ramallah Hub

Salé Hub

 Dubai hub

 NEOM Hub

Bethlehem hub

 Fez hub

 Aden hub

 east jerusalem hub

Tripoli lb- Lebanon hub

Riyadh hub

Sharjah hub

Budaiya hub

Abu dhabi hub