Global South representation
A majority of delegates hailed from climate-vulnerable regions, reshaping caucus priorities and ensuring adaptation finance stayed on the main stage—not in the margins.
Historical archive
COY 18Dubai, UAE
The 18th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth witnessed a historic pivot, centering the voices of the Global South under the theme “Youth in Action.”
1,000+
Global delegates
140+
Countries represented
Impact Report
Policy manifesto
COY 18 distilled youth demands into a concise policy line set for negotiators—covering just transition, loss and damage, and meaningful participation in implementation.
92% session satisfaction rate among youth attendees.
240 workshops focused on actionable climate skills.
The “Youth in Action” pillar
Action Labs connected delegates with practitioners: from community resilience planning to green skills and climate finance literacy—built for outcomes, not slides.
The Visionaries
The dedicated team behind COY 18 worked tirelessly to create an inclusive and high-impact environment in Dubai.
Mariam Al-Mheiri
Lead coordinator
Kofi Mensah
Policy director
Lin Zhang
Logistics head
Mateo Rodriguez
Youth liaison
Moments Captured
A visual journey through the energy of COY 18.
Be Part of the Legacy
The spirit of COY 18 continues in our regional hubs. Join this movement today and help shape the next global statement.