Empowering the next generation of climate leaders
The Educating Girls for Climate Action (EGCA) project is a partnership with the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association in 2025 which aimed to improve the climate leadership skills of over 100 Girl Guides aged 12–17 years from diverse parts of the country (Colombo, Jaffna, Matara, Kandy) through specially designed British Council classroom sessions, led by a team of expert English teachers and Youth Climate Ambassadors trained as facilitators.
The programme focused on enhancing participants’ communication, explored climate solutions, increased confidence in presenting and public speaking, and deepened their understanding of climate change.
As a result, the girls are more environment conscious, climate literate, and better able to make informed and decisive action on the climate crisis.
The transition from classroom to live practical experience has sparked ideas for action and inspired hands-on field projects.
The project was funded by the UK's Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).