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Challenge Badges

Developed in collaboration with United Nations agencies, civil society and other organizations, YUNGA Challenge Badges aim to raise your awareness, educate and motivate you to change your behaviour and become an active agent of change in your local community. The series can be used by teachers in school classes as well as by youth leaders, especially Guide or Scout groups. Challenge Badge activities are both educational – and fun! Read More

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Publications

Green Cities Challenge Badge

01/01/2025

More than half of the global population today resides in cities. This share is expected to raise to 68 percent by 2050. The international community...

Plastics Challenge Badge

01/01/2024

The Plastics Challenge Badge is an educational resource that raises awareness among young people about the environmental impacts of plastic use. It...

Pollinators Challenge Badge

01/01/2021

The POLLINATORS CHALLENGE BADGE is designed to help educate children and young people about the importance of pollinators for people and the planet,...

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