The GlobalYouth Statement.
The official and unified policy demands of the world's youth, distilled into a comprehensive document presented annually to the COP Presidency and UNFCCC Secretariat. It reflects 750,000+ youth voices gathered through LCOY consultations, and 10,000+ direct participants across COY and RCOYs each year.
Read the Latest Statement
Download the official Global Youth Statement. Developed by YOUNGO through extensive global consultations, this document operationalizes youth demands into actionable, legal policy frameworks.
Official Policy Document
THE GLOBAL
YOUTH STATEMENT
YOUNGO - UNFCCC YOUTH CONSTITUENCY
How It Is Built
The Global Youth Statement is the culmination of the world's largest youth-led consultative process in the climate space.
From Local to Global
01
National Youth Statements (NYS)
Through 115+ Local Conferences of Youth (LCOYs), national demands are formulated directly by frontline youth, Indigenous communities, and grassroots activists.
02
Regional Consolidation
These national demands are aggregated at Regional Conferences of Youth (RCOYs), ensuring equitable representation and identifying shared priorities across continents.
03
Global Synthesis
At the global Conference of Youth (COY), a dedicated Global Affairs Team synthesizes all inputs into the final, cohesive policy document ready for UN negotiation tables.