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225 delegates actively engaged in capacity-building sessions, strengthening their knowledge and leadership skills in climate action.
COY 19: Baku, Azerbaijan
The 19th Global Conference of Children and Youth (COY19), held from November 7–9, 2024, at the Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku Azerbaijan, was a significant international gathering that brought together hundreds of passionate children and youth advocates from around the world. As the official youth-led event preceding COP29, COY19 provided an inclusive and dynamic platform for young people to engage in meaningful dialogue, share knowledge, and collaborate on solutions to pressing climate challenges.
Baku, Azerbaijan
7–9 November 2024
Snapshot
COY 19 at a Glance
COY 19 by the numbers — a snapshot of scale and momentum.
200+
Youth participants
75+
Countries represented
2,500
Youth applied
30+
Workshop sessions
200,000+
Social media engagement
Key Highlights
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70 young leaders led activations, launched campaigns, and collaborated on innovative initiatives and solutions.
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250 delegates exchanged ideas and goals with experts and peers, fostering meaningful dialogue and global collaboration.
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160 delegates and 29 volunteers contributed to the development and finalization of the Global Youth Statement (GYS).
Global Youth Statement
The unified demands of over 40,000 children and youth worldwide, formally presented to COP 29 negotiators.
Key Priorities
Download Global Youth StatementGuaranteeing young people a seat at decision-making tables in climate policies, negotiations, and implementation.
Increasing funding for youth-led initiatives and ensuring equitable access to financial resources, especially in the Global South.
Strengthening and funding mechanisms to address irreversible climate impacts on affected communities.
Expanding climate education, skills development, and knowledge-sharing to empower youth as climate leaders.
Impact
The passionate organizers and delegates who made COY 19 a transformative experience for youth climate action.
The Global Youth Statement, a pivotal outcome of COY19, encapsulates the collective voice and recommendations of youth participants from around the world.
Furthermore, the skills, networks, and knowledge gained by delegates and volunteers at COY19 are expected to catalyze further activism and initiatives. The experience of participating in such a comprehensive forum empowers individuals to initiate or enhance climate actions within their own communities.
The alumni network established through COY19 will support continued collaboration and sharing of best practices among former participants. This ripple effect amplifies the impact of COY19, fostering a sustained global movement towards robust climate action.
Significant changes made
The COY movement continues to grow. Be part of the next generation of climate leaders amplifying youth voices on the world stage.
One of the most significant changes and achievements observed during COY19 was the activation of experienced event organizers who hail from disaster-stricken areas, particularly highlighting their resilience and expertise.
These remarkable individuals were pivotal in pulling COY19 together. Their resilience transformed potential challenges into a streamlined event execution, ensuring that every participant was engaged and every voice was heard.
Inclusive spaces
Participation & representation
The COY19 experience was positive and moving. Given the multi-faceted nature of perspectives present during the course of the event, it was easy to cultivate discussions on the pressing climate challenges.
The workshops were most useful, as they offered tools and techniques for tackling climate change at the local and international fronts.
I noticed the effort that was put into encouraging youth to take part and I liked how the organizers reached out to the younger generation in these discussions.
Overall activities are very well organized to give participants opportunities as youth to engage more in UNFCCC agenda.
Quotes from participants
The Organizing Team
The Organizing Team of COY19 was a dedicated group of young leaders and volunteers who worked collaboratively to plan and deliver the conference.
YOUNGO Focal Points
- Romie Niedermayer (Germany)
- Mashkur Isa (Nigeria)
COY Liaisons
- Peshang Hama Karim (Iraq)
- Bhumi Sharma (India)
Programmes Working Group Coordinators
- Lead - Zihan
- Speakers and Content Partners - Chiara Cassina (Switzerland)
- Scheduling and Agenda - Hussein Makhlouf (Egypt)
- Research and Reporting - Eugene Kofi Tetteh (Ghana)
Operations Working Group Coordinators
- Lead - Alfredo Lorenzo Sablay (Philippines)
- Finance & Partnership - Darius Savior (Ghana)
- Logistics - Tasnia Ahmed (Bangladesh)
- Fundraising -
Administration Working Group Coordinators
- Lead - Ernesto Ojeda Canto (Maxico)
- Volunteer Management - Alice Vandenberghe (Belgium)
- Access & Inclusivity - Janeth Kateti (Tanzania)
- VIP Management - Mascha Samkova (Germany)
Global Affairs Unit Coordinators
- Lead - Susmita Mishra (Nepal)
- Delegate Relations - Jan Kairel Guillermo (Philippines)
- Global Campaign - Mohamed Yassine Farhani (Tunisia)
Implementing Organizations
Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO)
NAM Youth Organization is an international youth platform uniting the youths of Non-Aligned Movement Member States. Since its establishment in October 2021, the Organization has achieved numerous milestones. These include successfully organized projects, establishment of 55 National Chapters in NAM Member States, as well as active involvement in different types and scales (such as Youth Forums, meetings with experts, high-level events) associated with NAM and Youth Organization.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
COY 19 partners who made this event possible.
Endorsements
This year, COY19 secured three key endorsements: from the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the COP29 Presidency, and the UNFCCC Secretariat.
