Youth4Nature connects New York Climate Week to the un COP28
Explore the links between New York Climate Week and the UN Climate Negotiations COP28 with Youth4Nature. In 2023, we brought two youth delegations to both events, and we organised events and a series of storytelling, knowledge sharing and capacity-building activities for youth around NYCW and COP28.
This page invites you to delve into the shared narratives, key takeaways, and impactful youth engagements that bridge these significant climate events.
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Y4N Global Ambassador, Hafiz, unpacks the opportunities and risks with how nature was incorporated in the narrative at COP28.
Dive into the story of Chouhali, a poignant tale of resilience and skepticism, as we navigate through the complexities of climate actions and financial commitments, and question whether or not the Climate Talks can bring back the smile to the people of Bangladesh. Explore the aftermath of COP28 with me, Ashik Iqbal, a young researcher in hydroclimatic disaster management. Scrutinize the Loss & Damage fund commitments by developed nations and question the adequacy of the pledged $700 million.
Get the scoop on what the Y4N global youth delegation got up to at New York Climate Week 2023! From panels discussions and mass actions, to UN meetings and concerts, to coffee chats and more, there are so many ways to connect to climate action, to root in the togetherness that we need for systemic change, to build our skills as youth to lead on solutions for climate and nature today and in the future.
From Uganda to Mexico, Brazil to Afghanistan, Kenya to Canada, and beyond, get to know our nine-person global youth delegation heading to Dubai for COY18 & COP28!
We are thrilled to announce that we are all set to make a meaningful impact at New York Climate Week (NYCW), happening from 17-24 September. This gathering brings together key stakeholders from the private sector, governments, activists, and funders for networking and collaboration. With numerous meetings, panels, workshops, and receptions held throughout the city, it's a bustling event.
The Youth4Nature delegation to New York for the UN Climate Action Summit comprised of 12 young professionals from 10 countries: Kazazkhstan, Ukraine, Kenya, Nigeria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Canada!
Our diverse team of young nature and climate leaders all had unique experiences particular to their interests, policy experience, and regional networks. So, what did we think of the New York Climate Week and UN Climate Action Summit?
The Youth4Nature team was in New York from September 19-26th for the UNSG Climate Action Summit and New York Climate Week. Read up on our activities here!
Youth4Nature is hosting four events during New York Climate Week, as partners of Natureβs Climate Hub, and you are invited! Join us at our workshops, exhibitions, forums, and strategy sessions for youth nature and climate leaders. Topics will include youth empowerment and movement building, storytelling, climate and ecological justice, and more!
Wondering what happened at CO28 related to fossil fuel phase-out? Climate finance? Loss and Damage? Check out our high-level recap of some of these big moments in Dubai.