Monk, DavidAdrupio, ScoviaAkite, IreneMuhangi, Sidney2026-10-152026-10-152023Monk, D., Muhangi, S., Akite, I., & Adrupio, S. (2023). Designing the Future: Youth innovation, informality and transformed VET. Southern African Journal of Environmental Education, 39, 45–62.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/sajee.v39i1.4http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/1004Open AccessInvestigating youth-driven informal innovations in Northern Uganda, this paper explores how VET systems can adapt to recognize and nurture grassroot climate adaptation and informal technical skills.enYouth InnovationInformalityVET TransformationGreen SkillsNorthern UgandaArticle