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Regional Action,Global Influence
Regional Conferences of Youth (RCOY) are YOUNGO-endorsed events that empower young climate leaders across continents to amplify diverse regional voices in global climate action.
5 Regions
Bringing together activists from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, and MENA.
What is RCOY?
The Regional Conference of Youth, an annual, youth-led event endorsed by YOUNGO (the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC). These conferences gather young climate activists across specific regions (e.g., Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America) to develop regional policy statements, build capacity, and share climate solutions, with findings contributing to the Global Youth Statement.
Every year, the UNFCCC organizes the Conference of Parties, better known as COP. As a pre-cursor to COP, YOUNGO organizes the Conference of Youth (COY), a global event where the Global Youth Statement (GYS) is formalized and represents the demands of young people when presented at COP.
Before the COY, Regional COYs are held at an international level, connecting youth from multiple countries. RCOYs serve as an opportunity for young activists to network, capacity build, discuss the climate reality of their areas, and result in the drafting of the Regional Youth Statement on Climate (which feeds into the GYS).
What happens at RCOY?
Capacity Building
A pillar of YOUNGO is providing young people with skills to tackle the climate crisis and expanding their capacity to understand and address all the intersecting issues that surround it. During RCOY, young people will be provided with panels, side events, debates and discussion for open dialogue, where they can learn from each other and grow as advocates for themselves and their communities.
Panels and Sessions
During RCOY, delegates can expect to participate in dialogue spaces where climate tracks are discussed. Delegates also have the opportunity to listen and interact with plenary panels, as well as ask questions and share positions in partner-led side event sessions.
Network
For young people to achieve climate justice, it is crucial to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations working towards the same goals. Networking at RCOY can also allow youths to build relationships with potential partners, mentors, and sponsors who can help amplify their message and support their work. We aim to provide a space for learning from the experiences and perspectives of other advocates, including those from different backgrounds and regions.
List of RCOYs
RCOY 2024
- The Moroccan Youth Negotiators Council
- The African Youth Initiative for Climate Change
- African ID FGSES-UM6P
- International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences Morocco
- Global Youth Climate Connect Sri Lanka
- Green Economy Youth Organization Indonesia
- Climate Youth Japan
- Breathe Mongolia – Clean Air Coalition
- Green Dot Climate Mongolia
- Asian Environmental Youth Network Singapore
- Climate Entertainment & Govardhan App India
- SEEPAD Foundation India
- Indian Youth for Society
- Earth Safety Valve India
- Global Shapers Community Kochi Hub
- Skynok Pakistan
- Climate Forward Pakistan
- YouthNet Bangladesh
- Waste to Hope Bangladesh
- UN1FY Nepal
- Climate Reality Project Philippines
- Green Alliance Kyrgyzstan
- Unison Group
- Climates Austria
- COP das Baixadas
- Engajamundo
- Youth4COP30
- Climalab
- SOA Latinoamerica
- Jóvenes por el Clima
- Global Youth Coalition LAC
- Jordan Green Building Council
- The Green Leadership Trust
- The Black Oak Collective
- United Nations Youth Association Of Zambia
- Centre for Climate Change Action and Advocacy Zambia
- Youth Projects Development Platform
- COP Youth Task Force Zambia
- Environment Savers of Zambia Young Emerging Farmers Initiative
- Agents of Change Foundation
- All for Climate Action Zimbabwe
- Youth 4CAN Namibia
- Tingathe
- Youth Organization Malawi
- Hlumisa
RCOY 2023
- Green Africa Youth Organisation
- African Youth Initiative on Climate Change
- African Youth Climate Assembly
- Kelab Belia Prihatin Malaysia
- Malaysian Youth Delegation
- UNIFY Inc.
- Asian Youth Empowerment for COP
- Asian Environmental Youth Network
- YME Bahamas
- Wschod Initiative Foundation
- Eco House
- Pacto X El Clima Colombia
- Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras
- Uno.Cinco
- Climalab
- Youthinkgreen Egypt
- Act Sustainable
- Basmatna Gheer
- TEAL Climate
- The Climate Initiative
- Micronesian Climate Change Alliance
- Pew
- Southern African Youth Forum
- Southern Africa Trust
- Reyna Trust
- Center for Environmental Justice Zambia
- Tanzania Climate Hub
- Namibian Youth on Renewable Energy
- Youth For Tax Justice Network
- Africa Youth Commission on AfCFTA
- Open Space ZW
RCOY 2022
- Young Marine Explorers (The Bahamas)
- Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras
- Eco House
- Uno.Cinco
- La Ruta del Clima
- Red de Juventudes de Cambio Climático de Costa Rica
- ACT Sustainable
RCOY 2021
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RCOY 2020
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RCOY 2019
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RCOY 2018
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RCOY 2017
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RCOY 2016
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RCOY 2015
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The Road to Impact
How local consultations become global policy. 750,000+ voices are gathered through LCOY consultations, alongside 10,000+ direct participants across COY and RCOYs each year.
LCOY
Local Conference of Youth: Youth gather nationally in 115+ countries to discuss climate issues, build capacity, and produce a National Youth Statement (NYS).
RCOY
Regional Conference: National outputs are consolidated at continental level — Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, LAC, MENA — into Regional Youth Statements.
GYS (Drafting)
Drafting runs in parallel: LCOY and RCOY outputs feed working groups and editorial teams to build the Global Youth Statement before and during COY.
COY
Global Conference of Youth: Delegates convene to review, refine, and finalise the GYS alongside capacity building and advocacy coordination.
A Global Network of
Engagement
YOUNGO coordinates over 115 LCOYs and multiple RCOYs annually, ensuring that no region is left out of the global climate decision-making process. From small island states to the largest economies, youth voices are systematically collected, consolidated, and delivered to world leaders.
- 5 Continental RCOYs (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, LAC, MENA)
- 115+ LCOYs in 2024 — the largest youth climate mobilization
- Official YOUNGO Endorsement under the UNFCCC
Ready to bring the change to your country?
Applications to host an LCOY open annually through YOUNGO. Whether you're a student, activist, or community leader — you can start building your local climate movement today.