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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.
COY 18: Dubai, 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.”
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
26–28 November 2023
Snapshot
COY 18 at a Glance
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1,000+
Global delegates
140+
Countries represented
240
Workshops
92%
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Key Highlights
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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.
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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.
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Programming: 240 workshops focused on actionable climate skills.
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Delegate feedback: 92% session satisfaction rate among youth attendees.
Collaboration
Knowledge Partners
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Global Youth Statement
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Illustrative priority themes
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Archive story
Youth in Action (COY18)
The dedicated team behind COY 18 worked tirelessly to create an inclusive and high-impact environment in Dubai.
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Inclusive spaces
Participation & representation
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Archive spotlight
The Organizing Team
The dedicated team behind COY 18 worked tirelessly to create an inclusive and high-impact environment in Dubai.
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Implementing Organizations
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Sponsorship and Partnerships
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