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COY 17: Sharm El–Sheikh

Held alongside COP27 in Egypt, COY 17 marked a pivotal transition toward regional representation, amplifying voices from the Global South in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula.

The Global Youth Statement

We are not just heirs to the future; we are the architects of the present. COY 17 demands that adaptation and loss and damage finance be moved from the periphery to the center of climate negotiations.

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Transitioning to regional power

COY 17 moved away from a purely centralized model to prioritize regional hubs and climate justice—so mandates and caucuses could stay closer to communities facing the worst impacts.

140+ Countries Unprecedented diversity in youth delegations.
Regional Focal Points Decentralized decision making at the core.

Leadership & Visionaries

Mariam El-Hassan

Global focal point (South)

Lucas Mendes

Policy coordinator

Amina Zaki

LCOY global liaison

Omar Saeed

Logistics & Egypt host team

Implementing Organizations