Nearly 80% of youth reported awareness of serious climate issues, with floods, heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and droughts being the most commonly identified hazards. More than 70% of youth believe that climate conditions will either worsen or remain poor. Nearly two in five young people reported awareness of local climate or environmental initiatives.

Escalating climate and environmental pressures are shaping how young people across Myanmar experience daily life, deepening uncertainty in a country already strained by conflict and economic crisis. This fourth and final report in UNDP’s Myanmar Youth Series, examines how youth perceive climate and environmental risks and where pathways for action emerge. Drawing on the voices of more than 7,000 young people nationwide, the findings reveal widespread awareness of climate challenges, but uneven concern and limited opportunities to respond.

Explore the report in English language and summary in Myanmar language.