Youth Carbon Alliance was born out of a desire to take meaningful action on SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
In the Fall of 2023, the COP28 was getting underway in the UAE – After consulting with aspiring changemakers, entrepreneurs, educators and investors, West’s visit left him inspired by compelling ideas and within him evoked a calling and sense of urgency.
At the close of 2023, West founded the Youth Carbon Alliance (YCA) in order to identify ways the youth can become involved in tackling climate change through projects around the globe.
Empower a new wave of global leaders to drive emerging cleantech industries and surpass climate neutrality, ensuring a sustainable future for generations.
To partner with investors, governments, companies, and communities to create hands-on opportunities for students and young professionals to combat climate change
YCA believes in the transformative power of teamwork, uniting diverse stakeholders which primarily includes youth, policy makers, non-profit organizations, governments, and industries to craft innovative climate solutions.
The organization is committed to enabling youth to become proactive agents of environmental change through education and engagement.
YCA fosters a culture of creativity, encouraging the exploration of novel approaches to tackle climate challenges effectively.
Focused on actionable outcomes, YCA aims to drive significant environmental progress, making a measurable difference in the fight against climate change.
Tackling climate change with each project, portraying this idea of protecting the climate to companies and government organizations
promoting sustainable practice to protect our local communities
Opportunity for students around the world to be involved and spread awareness about the biggest climate challenges we are tackling
Chapters are tasked with spreading awareness in their own local communities, projects tackle certain regions. Ex: oil wells in appalachians, mangroves in mozambique
Exposing young leaders around the world to the business side of sustainability and possibly developing a passion in a possible work area and connecting students to companies
Exposing young leaders around the world to the business side of sustainability and possibly developing a passion in a possible work area and connecting students to companies
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In the Fall of 2023, the COP28 was getting underway in the UAE – After consulting with aspiring changemakers, entrepreneurs, educators and investors, West’s visit left him inspired by compelling ideas and within him evoked a calling and sense of urgency.
A student at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire utilizing interests in Foreign Affairs, Energy Transition, and innovative finance to help the world reach net zero and combat climate change.
Growing up in Dubai and participating in sustainability projects in Europe and Asia has fueled Tejas interests. Seeing the vast number of innovative technologies, ambitious projects, and new business ideas has propelled Tejas to create a platform where students and young professionals can have a hands on opportunity to make a more sustainable future.
Recently, he worked on an ESG Stakeholder project at Moove Inc. (a global mobility/FinTech company founded in Nigeria) focused on financial inclusion and energy transition. Moove made him realize that anyone can make a difference in climate change.
Sustainability Coordinator at American School of Dubai
Forbes 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur in Renewable Energy
Sustainability Director at FIVE Holdings
