Mary Robinson officially launches the TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance, in partnership with The Mary Robinson Centre, at TikTok's offices in Dublin

In partnership with The Mary Robinson Centre, TikTok has today launched the TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance, a programme aimed at 18-30-year-olds looking to make significant changes in the face of the climate crisis.

The programme will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools they will need to make a real difference in tackling climate change, and includes a climate literacy and leadership programme for secondary schools, along with digital learning resources, and an invitation to participate in a climate festival to take place in September 2024.

Up to 50 participants will participate in the programme, which will run from May 1 until the end of the year. Highlights of the programme will include:

  • An 8 month climate leadership workshop series, held at the Mary Robinson Centre, with guest speakers and practical climate actions to empower participants to become climate leaders in their own communities
  • Participation in the Mary Robinson Climate Conference, hosted by Mary Robinson on June 5-7, 2024 in Ballina
  • Site visits to local Ballina Green Town climate action projects
  • The awarding of a bursary opportunity to five participants at the end of the programme to continue their climate action initiatives.

Applicants are invited to apply via: www.maryrobinsoncentre.ie/programme-call. The application process will close on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024.

The TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance, in partnership with the Mary Robinson Centre, is part of TikTok's wider climate commitments, which includes the overarching goal to become operationally carbon neutral by 2030, as well as advancing climate literacy and educational content within TikTok's platform.

Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders and former President of Ireland: "The Mary Robinson Centre's partnership with TikTok to deliver the TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance is an exciting development. It has the potential to deliver real impact, empowering a new generation and building a movement of young people equipped to address some of the global challenges ahead, and to drive significant change. I look forward to seeing their achievements in time."

Elaine Fox, TikTok Ireland: "It is truly an honour to join forces with the Chair of The Elders; distinguished former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson in the fight against climate change, and to launch the ‘TikTok Youth Climate Leaders Alliance' in partnership with the Mary Robinson Centre. Through this partnership we are proud to offer the climate leaders of tomorrow the resources and support to empower them to make a significant impact. This ambitious programme is just one part of TikTok’s work against climate change and aligns with our wider 2030 net zero commitments."

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About The Mary Robinson Centre

The Mary Robinson Centre is a Centre for Change - a focal point for schools, the Irish public and for tourists to see and understand Mary’s legacy. Located in Ballina, Co. Mayo in the childhood home of the former President, the exhibitions in the house will be dedicated to educating visitors on the themes and issues of Mary Robinson’s legacy as an influential world leader from the West of Ireland.

Key in this will be Mary’s campaigning on climate change, and her roles with the UN and the Elders, driving action across the world on human rights, equality, women in leadership and climate change. The Centre also explores the early part of Mary’s career, advancing societal change in Ireland.

The Centre's objective is to educate and inspire, and to support the development of future leaders and advocates for change, animating Mary’s archive through its dynamic exhibitions and events and activities at grass roots level.

The Mary Robinson Centre is developed in partnership with Mayo County Council and the University of Galway.

For more information, contact Susan Heffernan, Project Manager, info@maryrobinsoncentre.ie