2005
COY 1: Montreal, Canada
The very first Conference of Youth. A group of students gathered to ensure youth voices were heard at COP11. This sparked the annual tradition that lives on today.
Inaugural EventMontreal Declaration
Historical Archives
The Legacy ofFoundation.
Before the global stage, there were the basement meetings and the early whispers of YOUNGO. Explore the COY 1 through 11 archives—the blueprint of youth climate mobilization.
Core Milestones & Birth of YOUNGO
2009
Official UN Status
During COP15/COY5 in Copenhagen, YOUNGO was officially recognized as a constituency of the UNFCCC, granting youth a formal seat at the table.
2015
COY 11: Paris
The largest gathering prior to the Paris Agreement. Over 5,000 youth finalized the manifestos that influenced the 1.5°C goal.
Early Global Youth Statements
Full archive of policy submissions from 2005 to 2014.
Access DriveLegacy Photo Gallery
Rare photography from the first five COY sessions around the globe.
View GalleryHistorical Directory
Direct access to legacy documentation by year.
COY 01 · Montreal, 2005
Theme: The Birth of Engagement
COY 02 · Nairobi, 2006
Theme: Building Youth-North Bridges
COY 05 · Copenhagen, 2009
Theme: Road to YOUNGO Recognition