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Capacity building: Training and peer learning that helped delegates engage confidently in UNFCCC processes.
COY17: Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Under YOUNGO — the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC — COY17 took place in Egypt in November 2022. Thousands of young change-makers from more than 140 countries gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh to align priorities ahead of COP27.
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
2–4 November 2022
Snapshot
COY 17 at a Glance
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Workshops
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Side events
12+
Panel discussions
30+
Exhibitors
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Capacity building classrooms
Key Highlights
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Cultural exchange: Spaces where participants shared lived experiences and built solidarity across regions and backgrounds.
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Workshops: Practical sessions on advocacy, communications, policy, and movement organising during the conference.
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Global Youth Statement: The Global Youth Statement captured youth priorities for COP27 negotiations.
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Transitioning to regional power: COY 17 marked a shift away from a purely centralized model toward regional hubs and climate justice—so mandates and caucuses could stay closer to communities facing the worst impacts.
Collaboration
Knowledge Partners
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Global Youth Statement
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Illustrative priority themes
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Archive story
Inside COY17
COY17 took place in 2022 alongside COP27. This page is a historical record of that edition. For current Conference of Youth news, editions, and how to get involved today, use the links below.
In 2022, Egypt hosted the 17th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth in Sharm El-Sheikh. Young leaders from around the world met to strengthen youth voices in the UN climate process and deliver a mandate to negotiators at COP27.
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Programme focus
Regional power & climate justice
COY 17 marked a shift away from a purely centralized model toward regional hubs and climate justice—so mandates and caucuses could stay closer to communities facing the worst impacts.
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Archive spotlight
The Organizing Team
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Leadership & Visionaries
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Implementing Organizations
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Sponsorship and Partnerships
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Endorsements