British Council and HSBC India Launch ‘Climate Skills: Seeds for Transition India’ to Empower Youth with Climate Resilience Skills

The British Council has launched an initiative in partnership with HSBC India called “Climate Skills: Seeds for Transition India” to empower India’s youth and communities with skills to adapt to climate impacts and support the country’s shift to a net-zero economy. This initiative is part of the British Council’s long-term global effort to establish a climate skills approach to empower youth, inform decision-makers about alternative climate education strategies, and address climate challenges at grassroots, national, and global levels.

The program aims to work with governments, communities, and institutions to create practical solutions for future generations, helping them understand the impact of climate change on all aspects of life and providing them with essential skills for climate resilience. The project’s target is to engage 2,000 youths directly and train 300 master trainers in India. It will run until February 2026 and focus on individuals aged 18 to 30 in five countries:

India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and Vietnam. Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, emphasized the importance of equipping youth with climate resilience skills to lead the transition to greener economies and drive positive change in their communities, especially as we consider the future of our planet and its natural resources.