UK
UK
UK
People and Nature Survey , over 80% of young people aged 8 to 15 are eager to take action to help the envi- ronment Since the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, there have been many changes in the way UK young- sters can benefit from the EU programmes. The UK has left the Erasmus+ programme, and as a consequence, the European Solidarity Corps too. Funding schemes and support mechanisms/structures The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for out-of-school youth policy and programmes, supporting the youth sector in delivering high quality services to young people, and funding the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. DCMS across its sectors is investing in and expanding opportunities for young people to engage in sport, arts, heritage and digital activities.
Policy developments According to the Sustainable Development Report 2022 , UK ranks 11th out of 163 countries in the SDG Index. The SDGs have been integrated into sectoral action plans but national indicators have not been identified to monitor the implementation of the SDGs. Also, there is no lead government unit for the coordination and imple- mentation of the SDGs across ministries. In 2020, the British government announced that its national climate crisis strategy aimed at six strategic priorities which would enable the UK to reach net zero by 2050. The plan stated that “rapid and unprecedented action” would be required to effect change. According to the report Decarbonising Transport , providing people with the right amount of information on the environ- mental impact of their journeys could help them change their habits. If the public can “access clear, transparent information about the emissions associated with their journeys, then this will enable more informed decisions about how individuals and goods travel,” states the report. In November 2021, the UK convened COP26 in Glasgow and held the COP Presidency until COP27. At COP26, the Glasgow Climate Pact was adopted, urging parties and stakeholders “to ensure meaningful youth participation and representation in multilateral, national and local decision-making processes, including under the Conven- tion and the Paris Agreement”, underlining the role of youth and the need to include them in climate change instances at all levels. Numerous studies around the topics of young people, nature and mobility have been carried out in the UK. Findings of the research project Children’s Attitudes to Sustainable Transport, for example, highlight a need for general travel awareness campaigns that should carry environmental, social, health and lifestyle messages that appeal to young people. According to the Children’s
Further information: About the DCMS
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity in England and Wales. The DofE licenses and supports a range of organisations including schools, colleges, youth groups, young offender institutions, fostering agencies and hospitals in running DofE programmes for their young clientele. The DofE is a global framework for non-formal education and learning, which challenges young people to dream big, celebrate their achievements and make a differ - ence in their world. Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community with the DofE, young people can find their purpose, passion and place in the world.
Further information: DofE website ; About the Award
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