Conferences & Summits
Conference of Youth (COY) — UNFCCC Annual Pre-COP Youth Summit
Multiple (rotating)offline3–5 days
Eligibility
Youth aged 18–35 from any country; active in climate, environment, or sustainability; must secure delegate status
Why it matters
The official UN Climate Youth conference preceding COP. YOUNGO constituencies can directly submit statements to UNFCCC. India's climate negotiating position is directly shaped by what happens here — essential for climate policy careers.
Benefits
Conference participation + UN Observer status at COP + YOUNGO network access + side-event participation + global climate negotiator exposure