Global Youth Mobilization Gains Momentum Ahead of COP30
In a major step toward strengthening global youth engagement in climate action, 110 countries across the world are confirmed to host Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) on Climate Change this year. The LCOYs serve as national-level gatherings where young people come together to discuss climate issues, develop policy positions, and strategize their participation in the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP).
These youth-led conferences are a critical part of the UNFCCC-recognised Conference of Youth (COY) process, which culminates in the development of a Global Youth Statement presented at COP. The LCOYs ensure that young voices from every region are represented in the global climate discourse, especially from countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The full list of countries hosting LCOYs in 2025 has been published and is now publicly available. Organizers are encouraging youth, civil society groups, and stakeholders to check the list, connect with their national LCOY teams, and get involved.
Click here to view the list of LCOY host countries
“This growing movement shows the power of youth-led climate advocacy. From national policy conversations to global climate negotiations, young people are demanding—and driving—real change,” said a spokesperson from the organizing team.
LCOY stands for Local Conference of Youth, a platform coordinated under YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency to the UNFCCC. LCOYs provide space for national-level dialogue on climate issues, the drafting of youth climate declarations, and capacity-building for young climate leaders.
Participants include students, climate activists, researchers, policymakers, and development partners, all working together to shape national and global climate action from a youth perspective.
How to Get Involved
Youth from all over the world are invited to support and participate in their country’s LCOY. This could mean volunteering, attending sessions, helping with communications, or contributing to the national youth climate statement. Support from NGOs, institutions, and development partners is also encouraged to ensure inclusive and impactful events.
As the world prepares for COP30, these local conferences are expected to be instrumental in amplifying youth voices, especially from underrepresented regions.
