Learning Series on Gender and Youth Dimensions of Climate Adaptation and Programming
As part of the GEF project, “Strengthening Engagement and Action by the Least Developed Countries Group on Climate Change”, in 2025, the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group and the LDC University Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC) offered this exciting learning series on gender and youth dimensions of climate adaptation led by START and UNIDO. The five lessons are designed to strengthen understanding of gender and youth dimensions of climate change, including climate finance. Below, find links to the online course modules, live session recordings, and slide versions of the courses in English, French, and Portuguese.

Lesson 1: Foundations for Understanding the Value of Diversity in Climate Adaptation Programming
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Lesson 2: Gendered dimensions of climate adaptation and programming
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Lesson 3: Youth Dimensions of Climate Change Adaptation and Programming
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Lesson 4: Gender and Youth Dimensions of Climate Finance
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Lesson 5: Curated Tools and Approaches for Putting your Knowledge into Action