LCOY 16 India

Are you 35 years or younger working on climate change, action, awareness or innovation? Join us as a delegate for the upcoming Local Conference of Youth.
Application to become a delegate is now live!

Theme: Youth for Adaptation and Loss & Damage
Dates: September 23 - 25, 2022
Venue: Brahma Kumaris Prabhu Sharanam, near MHA Gujarat circle Road, Nadiad, 387001, Gujarat (about 60 kms from Ahmedabad)

We can only consider youth between 18-35 years of age, as per YOUNGO guidelines.

Any event related queries could be forwarded to: [email protected].

Scan the QR code to join us and participate in the most important youth dialogue on climate change in India.



Youngo Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC) Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) Brahma Kumaris

Meet your hosts for LCOY India 2022!



Youngo Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC) Brahmakumaris India Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) Youth For Climate India

LCOY India report includes the recommendation and suggestions by youth on themes of Policy, Education, Skill development and Community Partnerships, among various others.
The Local Conference of Youth hosted virtually by the Centre for Environment Education, funded by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung with outreach partner Indian Youth Climate Network on 7th and 8th October 2021. It witnessed participation of youth from all across the country to give out recommendations, which fed into the Global Conference of Youth (COY) and later COP26. The overarching theme for the conference was ‘Youth Action for Restoration Solutions’, in line with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Few of the recommendations mentioned:
- the need to include youth climate voices in global climate policy making processes
-equal representation of women’s voices in climate decision making processes
-better methods of delivery for propagating climate change education
-capacity building through awareness and education at grassroot level among many.

Download the complete report:
https://www.ceeindia.org/climate-change



Youngo Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Delhi Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) Centre for Environment Education

Thank you to all participants, speakers and partners for making Local Conference of Youth- LCOY India 2021 hosted by CEE a success. The first day of the event saw various young speakers & climate expert speaking on different themes regarding Youth & Climate change. Young people loved the first day of the session which was more towards learning & knowledge-based. The second day saw insightful conversations, where we received incredible recommendations from the youth. We received brilliant inputs and recommendations. Very inspiring climate action stories were shared by youth groups and individuals.


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We Welcome YOU to India! In 3 hrs we will have with us the young, the popular & the vibrant voices who work on . They will be discussing what you as youth can do & create an impact.
Last chance to Register: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021



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LCOY India will begin in less than 24 hours. REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021
Join Rixa Schwarz, Sr. Programme Coordinator, CEE India, on 7-8 OCTOBER at LCOYIndia as she discusses the role of youth in climate policy and action.
LCOY is the most important conference of youth in India from where we take your recommendations to .
Read More about LCOY16: https://www.ceeindia.org/lcoy2021


UNFCCC Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Youngo - International Youth Climate Movement Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Delhi Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) Indian Youth Climate Network-Gandhinagar(IYCN-G)

Have you Registered for LCOYINDIA yet? REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021 . Join Isha Chitnis on 7-8 October at LCOYIndia where she shares how to use Social media for climate action.

LCOY is the most important conference of youth in India from where we take your recommendations to .

Read More about LCOY16: https://www.ceeindia.org/lcoy2021

Know More About Isha:
Isha is a writer, documentary filmmaker and website developer and works with causes, brands and creators to build a thriving online presence. She has trained youth from marginalized communities across the country on how to become content creators. She loves talking about technology, innovation and how social media affects our lives.



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Join Joshua Amponsem at LCOY India on 7 & 8 October, 2021, as he shares about enhancing youth participation in climate change processes and adaptation initiatives.

It is going to be Virtual, Vibrant, Winning and Valuable. Get Ready!!

Join us on 7-8 Oct for LCOY India, the most important conference of youth in India from where we take your recommendations to .

REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021

Read More about LCOY16: https://www.ceeindia.org/lcoy2021

More about Joshua Amponsem:

Joshua is a Ghanaian environmental and climate activist. He is the founder of Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and currently serving as the Climate Programme Specialist to the Office of the UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth. Joshua focuses on the role of youth in Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Resilience Building. He is the lead author of the first-ever background paper on youth and climate change adaptation which provides a pathway for youth engagement in global adaptation efforts.



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Youth for sustainable democracy Global Youth for Environment and Sustainability GY4ES Youth for Sustainability India Alliance Global Youth for Environment and Sustainability GY4ES Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network Youth General Assembly Youth Connected for Clean Air Network ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysias Clean Capital Complex Youth Volunteers CCCYV Itanagar A.P Youth Platform For Sustainable Development -YPSD

Join Disha Sarkar at LCOY India on 7 & 8 October, 2021, as she shares Insights on Action for Climate Empowerment and Youth Forums to Engage.

It is going to be Virtual, Vibrant, Winning and Valuable. Get Ready!!

Join us on 7-8 Oct for LCOY India, the most important conference of youth in India from where we take your recommendations to .

REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021

Read More about LCOY16: https://www.ceeindia.org/lcoy2021

More about Disha Sarkar:

Disha is the Coordinator at ACE Youth Forum and ACE Working Group,YOUNGO. She is also Regional Liason for Asia , ECOS. A stalwart and passionate youth with the firm affirmation to render utmost zealous service towards attaining proficiency in her work. Pursuing Post Graduation in Political Science.

An enthusiast in socio-political discussions. Keen interest in working in the field of Women and Child Development and Peacebuilding. She is a member of the leadership team of the Generation Next Network,Glasgow,USA and had recently served as the Indian Ambassador for the International Youth Conference 2021 organized by Generation Next Network and United Nations Department of Global Communication.



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Youth for sustainable democracy Youth for Sustainability India Alliance India's YOUTH voices for climate resilience(sustainable living) Global Youth for Environment and Sustainability GY4ES Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network Youth For Punjab Youth Connected for Clean Air Network Clean Capital Complex Youth Volunteers CCCYV Itanagar A.P Youth Platform For Sustainable Development -YPSD

Join Heeta Lakhani, Global Focal Point, YOUNGO, at LCOY India on 7 & 8 October, 2021.

It is going to be Virtual, Vibrant, Winning and Valuable. Get Ready!!

Join us on 7-8 Oct for LCOY India, the most important conference of youth in India from where we take your recommendations to .

REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021

Read More about LCOY16: https://www.ceeindia.org/lcoy2021

More About Heeta Lakhani:
Heeta wears multiple hats, serving as Director for Youth Partnerships at March For Science and Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment in Climate Actions Platform (YECAP) at UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Hub. She also is the current Global Focal Point for YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC .

She aims to create change-makers who will take knowledge-based action in order to combat the climate crisis. She is a firm believer in the participation and power of youth in grassroots as well as international processes and policies.


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TIME TO GET YOUR STORIES OF ACTION FEATURED AT LCOY2021, INDIA.
Do you have any interesting stories on any activities you conducted or have been involved in, which has helped in reviving nature or restoring ecosystems?

It could be a climate action, climate solution, action on environment restoration, that you would like to share with us?

Fill up the form below, and the best ones will be featured in our event of LCOY!!

Share your stories of action: https://tinyurl.com/lcoystoriesofaction

But before that MAKE SURE you have already registered for the LCOY event through the LCOY
REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/coyindia2021



Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Change Secretariat (UNFCCC) Youngo - International Youth Climate Movement Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Delhi
Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) Youth for Sustainability India Alliance Youth Foundation For Society - YFS