Events & Workshops

GYLC's events and workshops create inclusive spaces where young people engage with climate experts, policymakers, and practitioners to build leadership skills and deepen climate knowledge. Through workshops and dialogues held both online and in-person, we prepare youth, especially from climate-vulnerable regions, to participate meaningfully in climate action and policy conversations.

Our Past Events & Workshops

Explore our history of gatherings, workshops, and dialogues that prepare youth and communities for climate action.

GYLC Leadership Workshops
Multi-country (Online) | 2023

GYLC Leadership Workshops

A three-day leadership workshop for Youth Climate Champions from Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, Burkina Faso, India, Nepal, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, focusing on adaptive leadership and project management.

Road to COP28: Youth’s Aspirations and Priorities
Dhaka, Bangladesh | November 22, 2023

Road to COP28: Youth’s Aspirations and Priorities

A workshop providing a platform for youth to articulate priorities ahead of COP28, with discussions on loss and damage, climate justice, and strengthening participation in global climate negotiations.

Road to COP28: Voices from Climate Vulnerable Communities
Chattogram, Bangladesh | November 25, 2023

Road to COP28: Voices from Climate Vulnerable Communities

An in-person dialogue amplifying perspectives from climate vulnerable regions, highlighting climate education, storytelling, and digital engagement to drive awareness and action.

TikTok for Climate Action: Youth’s Role in Building Climate Resilience
Chattogram, Bangladesh | February 9, 2024

TikTok for Climate Action: Youth’s Role in Building Climate Resilience

A workshop emphasizing the role of youth in bridging climate knowledge and action, focusing on climate adaptation, resilience, and inclusive engagement.

Developing Green Skills for Youth
Dhaka, Bangladesh | February 10, 2024

Developing Green Skills for Youth

A skills focused session exploring opportunities in the green economy and preparing young people for climate aligned careers.

Harnessing Youth as Catalysts for Climate Action and Accountability
Online | April 2, 2024

Harnessing Youth as Catalysts for Climate Action and Accountability

A global panel discussion launching the Green Accountability Youth Initiative (GAYI), featuring insights from World Bank representatives and youth leaders on accountability, climate finance, and governance.

TikTok for Climate Action: The Role of Social Media in Advocating for Climate Action
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Apr 22, 2024

TikTok for Climate Action: The Role of Social Media in Advocating for Climate Action

A session for 52 youth on using social media to amplify climate advocacy. Speakers highlighted the power of storytelling and concise, visually compelling content to inspire action.

TikTok for Climate Action: Mental Health in Times of Climate Crisis
Chattogram, Bangladesh | Apr 26, 2024

TikTok for Climate Action: Mental Health in Times of Climate Crisis

A dialogue with 60 youth emphasizing that mental well-being is essential during climate crises, and that collective support strengthens resilience.

Rural Women Leaders Focus Group Discussion
Daudkandi, Cumilla, Bangladesh | September 12, 2024

Rural Women Leaders Focus Group Discussion

A focused dialogue with rural women leaders examining how climate impacts affect livelihoods and highlighting youth led advocacy and storytelling.

GYLC Leadership Webinar
Online | November 30, 2024

GYLC Leadership Webinar

A leadership session for GAYI participants focused on adaptive leadership, systems thinking, and sustaining well being in climate advocacy.