Young people need to be able to take simple but concrete actions in their daily lives. The preservation of options and choices is very important. There needs to be more emphasis on the impacts of climate change in the media, schools, etc. People need to be aware of their consumer choices and how their choice impacts on the environment. Regionalize issues to focus on what can happen regionally and in one's own community.
Alternative media reaches youth.
Public awareness on climate change should not focus on specifically on climate change but instead on some of the individual causes and effects of climate change. More awareness of the issue needs to be focussed at adults because they are the ones with the money and power. More integration between the economy and the environment is needed. Build more partnerships among youth organizations and reach out to other potential partners who deal with similar issues. Support a Youth Climate Change Knowledge Network of youth based organizations that are working on this issue.