The global gathering for young people shaping the world's climate future

The 21st Global Conference of Children and Youth on Climate Change (COY21), co-organised by YOUNGO, brings together young climate advocates, organizers, and delegates from around the world in Antalya, Turkiye, the week before COP30.

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What is COY21?

COY (Conference of Youth) is the official youth-led conference held before each UN Climate Change Conference (COP). Co-organised by YOUNGO, the official Children and Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC, COY brings together young people from across the globe to exchange ideas, build capacity, and coordinate a shared youth voice on climate action. COY21 is open to all young people under 35.