OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund launched in 2024. It is now tripling in size — adding 300 cities including Omaha.
- Mayor John Ewing: "The City is already working on implementing the Climate Action Plan. Young people are a vital part of that plan. We need them engaged now in this effort to build Omaha’s resilience to climate change.”
- The Fund provides funding and technical assistance to help drive solutions, which, according to the City, include "creating public space, strengthening infrastructure, mitigating disasters, and building resilience."
- As part of the Youth Climate Action Fund, Mayor Ewing has launched an open call "for new and ambitious climate efforts led by young people." Neighbors ages 15 - 24 years old can apply here through September 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
PICTURED: Flanagan Lake in west Omaha. More than a popular recreation spot, the lake is a man-made reservoir. According to the Papio NRD, its primary function is flood control, protecting lives and properties downstream.
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