UN Climate Change News, 23 January 2026 – To mark tomorrow’s International Day of Education, we want to recognize a powerful tool for tackling climate change known as Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) .

ACE , through its six elements, offers a toolbox to empower  people to be a part of the solution through a change in the systems, attitudes and behaviours needed to foster sustainable development. While ACE involves all members of society coming together for climate action, in line with this year’s International Day of Education theme, we are spotlighting youth, and the benefit their power brings to planning and developing effective climate education policies.

The importance of youth participation at all levels of policy making and implementation was echoed by Noura Hamladji, UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary, following the Youth-led Climate Forum Headline event at COP 30. Read more