The second edition of Youth for COP marked the programme’s expansion into a global youth leadership platform, bringing together young people from the Global South ahead of COP30. Building on its earlier regional focus, it aimed to strengthen climate literacy, systems understanding, and communication skills, while centring climate justice and amplifying voices from communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. In 2025, the programme engaged over 1,500 participants from 48+ countries, supported by 23 partners and 27 expert speakers. Delivered over three months, it featured six thematic sessions and two workshops covering key topics such as climate finance, adaptation, biodiversity, and just transition. Through interactive learning and lived-experience sharing, participants contributed blogs and social media outputs, helping build a more informed, connected, and empowered cohort of young climate leaders.