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Empowering Youth for Climate Action

The Global Youth Climate Summit brings together young leaders from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change in the fight against climate change. Join us to shape a sustainable future.

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Why the Global Youth Climate Summit?

The urgency of the climate crisis demands immediate and innovative solutions, and young people are at the forefront of this global movement. The Global Youth Climate Summit serves as a critical platform to:

Amplify Youth Voices: Provide a direct channel for young leaders to express their concerns, present solutions, and influence policy decisions on a global stage.
Foster Collaboration: Connect diverse youth climate activists, enabling them to share experiences, build networks, and launch collaborative initiatives across borders.
Build Capacity: Equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to lead effective climate action in their communities and beyond.
Drive Innovation: Inspire new ideas and projects, leveraging the creativity and fresh perspectives of young innovators to tackle complex environmental challenges.

By empowering the next generation of climate leaders, we aim to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable world for all.

Summit Design & Experience

Our summits are designed as dynamic, immersive experiences delivered through a unique hybrid format, combining the best of in person engagement with extensive virtual participation. This approach ensures global accessibility and maximizes impact.

Key Features of the Summit Experience:

Expert Sessions: Engage with leading climate scientists, policymakers, and environmental activists through interactive keynotes and panel discussions.
Practical Workshops: Develop tangible skills in areas such as sustainable project management, climate communication, advocacy, and community organizing.
Field Visits: (For in-person delegates) Experience real world climate solutions and challenges firsthand, visiting innovative local projects and affected communities.
Youth-Led Discussions: Facilitated peer to peer dialogues and breakout sessions where participants shape the agenda and lead conversations on critical topics.
Collective Outputs: Collaborate on actionable outcomes, including policy recommendations, joint declarations, and innovative project proposals to be presented to global decision-makers.

Every element is crafted to foster deep learning, meaningful connections, and concrete contributions to global climate efforts.

Impact at a Glance

500+ Youth Per Summit

Connecting hundreds of young leaders directly to global climate discussions and action.

30+ Countries Represented

Fostering diverse perspectives and cross cultural collaboration for universal solutions.

30+ Convened Experts

Providing unparalleled mentorship and knowledge sharing from global climate leaders.

Launchpad for Champions

Empowering the next generation of climate innovators and advocacy leaders.

Youth-Driven Declarations

Influencing global climate policy with concrete, youth-developed recommendations.

From Dialogue to Action: Our Impact Model

The Global Youth Climate Summit goes beyond discussion, translating ideas into tangible action and sustained impact through a comprehensive follow up model:

Selection of Youth Climate Champions: Outstanding participants are recognized and supported as Youth Climate Champions, tasked with leading initiatives post summit.
Seed Funding & Mentorship: Champions receive initial seed funding and ongoing mentorship from established environmental organizations to implement their projects.
Advocacy Links to COPs: Selected youth representatives are supported to attend and advocate at major international climate conferences (e.g., COPs), ensuring their voices reach high-level negotiations.
Ongoing Networks & Support: An active alumni network and digital platform provide continuous opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and peer support.

Our commitment ensures that the energy and ideas generated at each summit evolve into lasting change in communities worldwide.

Global Reach & Partnerships

Our success is built on a foundation of strong global partnerships, enabling us to broaden our reach and deepen our impact. We collaborate with a diverse network of organizations to ensure our summits are locally grounded and globally resonant.

Our Partner Ecosystem Includes:

International NGOs: Providing strategic guidance, logistical support, and access to broader advocacy networks.
Local Community Organizations: Ensuring the summit themes and outcomes are relevant to regional contexts and directly address local needs.
Academic Institutions: Contributing cutting edge research, expert speakers, and educational resources.
Government Agencies: Facilitating policy dialogues and integrating youth perspectives into national climate strategies.
Private Sector Innovators: Offering technical expertise, sustainable solutions, and potential opportunities for youth-led projects.

Together, these partnerships form a powerful synergy, enhancing the summit's ability to drive meaningful, inclusive, and impactful climate action globally.

Explore the Summits by Year

2022 Khulna, Bangladesh

The inaugural summit focused on climate resilience and adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal communities in South Asia.

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2023 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Centered on sustainable development and green energy transition in African economies, fostering youth-led innovation.

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2025 Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Details for the next exciting chapter are currently being finalized. Prepare for groundbreaking discussions and collaborations.

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