Youth for COP Edition 2
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.

1500+
Registered Participants
48+
Countries
76
Blogs Written
23
Youth Organisations
67
Social Media
Posts
91
Average Assignment Score
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of Youth for COP 2025, held on 26 July 2025, brought together young participants, experts, and climate leaders from across the Global South. The session featured welcome remarks and keynote addresses that highlighted the urgency of climate action and the importance of equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to engage in global climate processes ahead of COP30. Speakers and youth leaders shared regional perspectives and lived experiences, emphasizing climate justice and stronger Global South representation. The ceremony concluded with a call to action for participants to actively engage, amplify grassroots voices, and contribute to more inclusive and ambitious climate outcomes.
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Program Timeline

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26th July
2025
Opening Ceremony
Workshop 1
10th August
2025
23rd August
2025
30th August
2025
20th September
2025
27th September
2025
Demystifying COP – Foundations & Futures
4th October
2025
11th October
2025
18th October
2025
December
2025 (TBD)
Climate Finance & Justice
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Just Transition &
Green Jobs
Adaptation & Resilience
Forests, Biodiversity & Indigenous Wisdom
Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0























