What does climate action look like beyond headlines and global commitments?
On Earth Day 2026, CCIVS hosted a global webinar bringing together youth-led initiatives and grassroots projects working at the intersection of climate action, community resilience, and international volunteering.
The session created a space for participants from different regions to exchange ideas, experiences, and practical approaches to climate justice. Through interactive elements and open discussion, the webinar highlighted how local actions — when connected globally — can contribute to meaningful, long-term impact.
Several projects presented during the webinar demonstrated diverse approaches to tackling environmental challenges. These included community-based climate resilience initiatives, sustainable agriculture and waste management practices, as well as programmes that combine volunteering, storytelling, and digital tools to strengthen youth engagement in climate advocacy.
A key takeaway across all contributions was the importance of locally rooted solutions. Whether working at household level, within communities, or across international networks, these initiatives emphasise collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the active role of young people in shaping responses to climate change.
The discussion also touched on broader questions, including how grassroots efforts can connect with policy-level change, and how resources, tools, and knowledge can be shared more effectively across regions.
This webinar reinforced a central idea: climate justice is built through collective action. International volunteering continues to play a vital role in connecting people, supporting communities, and turning local initiatives into part of a larger global movement.