Abstract
UNESCO and UNEP, Paris, France, and Nairobi, Kenya, 2011
The UNESCO/UNEP YouthXchange guidebook on climate change and lifestyles is the first in a series of thematic guidebooks supporting the YouthXchange Initiative. The thematic guidebooks take into account challenges, opportunities, good practices and case studies. This guidebook explores the links between climate change and lifestyles and helps young people consider actions they might take towards more sustainable lifestyles. Aimed at young people (15–24 year olds) and people working with young people such as educators, teachers, trainers and youth leaders in both developed and developing countries, this guidebook provides scientific, political, economic, social, ethical and cultural perspectives on climate change. It explains complex issues in accessible language supported by facts, graphics images, case studies and resources. The guidebook includes the following sections: learning for change, changing climate, changing effects and impacts, lifestyle choices, good life, food, energy control, travel and transport, leisure and entertainment, shopping for stuff, money and jobs, connecting with others, taking action and online resources.