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21st Conference of Children and Youth on Climate Change (COY21) – Delegate Expression of Interest
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Publish Date 9/1/2026 Application Deadline 9/5/2026 Opportunity Type Conferences Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The 21st Conference of Children and Youth on Climate Change (COY21) is a global youth climate gathering organized by YOUNGO, the Official Children and Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COY21 will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, shortly before COP31. It aims to build youth capacity, strengthen climate advocacy, provide practical training and negotiation-related sessions, and enable young people to contribute to shaping the global youth climate agenda.

Details
  • Location: Antalya, Türkiye.
  • Dates: 5–7 November 2026.
  • Held shortly before COP31.
  • Organized by YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC.
  • Designed for young people interested in climate action, youth leadership, advocacy, and policy.
  • Delegates will participate in international youth climate diplomacy.
  • Participants are expected to engage in pre- and post-COY21 preparations, meetings, and follow-up activities.
  • Applicants must be able to self-fund their travel to the venue.
  • The application does not state that travel or accommodation will be funded.
  • Final selections will seek balance across gender, geographic regions, and thematic expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Must be under 35 years old at the time of COY21.
  • Demonstrated interest or engagement in:
  • Climate action.
  • Youth leadership.
  • Advocacy or policy.
  • Engagement may be at the:
  • Local level.
  • Regional level.
  • International level.
  • Commitment to actively participate in pre- and post-COY21 preparations, meetings, and follow-up activities.
  • Ability to self-fund travel to Antalya.
  • Ability to represent a community, country, or region internationally.
  • Interest or experience in climate justice, climate policy, or grassroots climate action.
  • Use of AI to write or assist with the application is prohibited and may result in disqualification.


Opportunity Benefits

  • Represent your community, country, or region on an international youth platform.
  • Participate in international youth climate diplomacy.
  • Connect with young climate leaders from around the world.
  • Strengthen climate advocacy and leadership skills.
  • Contribute to discussions and outcomes shaping the global youth climate agenda.
  • Gain experience in international climate policy and advocacy.
  • Contribute to youth preparations ahead of COP31.
  • Bring knowledge, connections, and commitments back to your community to strengthen climate action.