The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a network of young people in 18 states who are concerned
Started in 2008, IYCN was registered as a society in 2009 with representation from 8 states of India and today IYCN has 19 chapters in different states and offices in 7 locations with outreach to thousands of youth in colleges, schools, corporations and institutions in India. The purpose of IYCN is to bring the voice of Indian youth on the global platform as South Asia is one of the most vulnerabl
e regions affected by potentially catastrophic climate change & environment issues. IYCN provides technical, financial and administrative support to increase youth participation in protection of the environment of India as well as establish consensus on what role India should play in the global debate of climate change. IYCN has “informed youth” as its leaders and program members who have been:
Following environmental & climate change policies and making recommendations at state, national and international platforms
Running campaigns aimed at public awareness on climate change impact & causes. In this process, the chapters have been mobilising & informing thousands of Indian citizens while making guinness records and receiving awards
Implementing on-ground projects such as composting & community waste management, rural energy projects, lake clean-ups, herbal/ medicine gardens, etc. The Indian Youth Climate Network is a registered society under Section XI of the Societies Registration Act of 1860. All donations are eligible for tax exemption as per Section 80-G.
