CAN 1.5°C [Climate Action & NTDs]

CAN 1.5°C is a youth-led initiative working at the intersection of climate change, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and community health. Founded by young advocates from the Pakistan, the initiative emerged from on-the-ground experiences witnessing how climate-driven shocks — such as floods, rising temperatures, and poor sanitation — are intensifying NTD transmission and deepening health inequities. Our work centers on translating local realities into informed advocacy by combining community engagement, education, creative communication, and youth leadership. CAN 1.5°C works closely with schools, universities, affected communities, and grassroots actors to raise awareness, document lived experiences, and co-create locally grounded solutions. We use creative advocacy tools such as storytelling, short documentaries, art-based activities, and youth-friendly educational materials to make complex climate–health links accessible and actionable. At the global level, CAN 1.5°C amplifies community voices through participation in international forums, cross-country collaborations, and policy-relevant dialogue. Our approach ensures that youth are not only participants, but leaders shaping conversations on climate resilience, health equity, and NTD elimination.