Global YouthStatement.
The unified voice of the world's youth, distilled into a powerful policy document presented annually at COP negotiations. Representing over 700,000 voices across 150 countries.
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Download the 2026 Policy Document: "Accelerating Just Transitions through Youth-Led Innovation." Available in six UN languages.
Climate Catalyst 2026
THE GLOBAL
YOUTH STATEMENT
UNFCCC OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
The Process
Our methodology is rooted in radical inclusivity and democratic distillation of priorities.
From Local to Global
01
Local Consultations
Through LCOYs (Local Conferences of Youth) in 150+ countries, we gather specific regional climate challenges and proposed solutions directly from frontline youth.
02
Regional Synthesis
Regional coordinators aggregate local data into RCOY reports, identifying shared priorities across continents and ensuring equitable representation.
03
Final Drafting
A specialized drafting committee of youth experts refines the synthesis into a cohesive policy document, ready for direct negotiation with world leaders.
Impact &Outcomes
The Global Youth Statement isn't just a document—it's a diplomatic tool. Since 2021, our key demands have seen direct adoption into UNFCCC cover decisions.
Decisions
Legal Recognition
Successful lobbying led to the formal recognition of youth as "essential stakeholders" in the Article 6.4 mechanism of the Paris Agreement.
Finance Accessibility
Influenced the creation of a youth-specific window within the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to fund community-led adaptation projects.
Education Mandates
Pushed for the integration of climate literacy into national curriculum standards, adopted by 45 signatory nations in 2025.
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Registration for the 2027 consultation cycle is now open. Be the voice of your community and shape the global climate agenda.
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