YOUNGO Climate Peace and Security Working Group

📢 Exciting News! For those who can’t join in person, live streaming will be available for our Climate, Peace, and Security discussions at COP29. Join us online and be part of the conversation by using the following link 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dgWDwAUT Date: 15 November 2024 Time: 15:00 - 16:30 GMT +4 Thank you to everyone who asked about virtual attendance—your engagement makes all the difference! 🌍 #COP29 #Youth4Peace #ClimateAction #COP29Azerbaijan

Day Two Highlights from #COP29 in Baku! Catch a glimpse of the energy, passion, and commitment as youth from around the world take center stage in climate action. From powerful discussions to inspiring workshops, these moments capture the heart of youth engagement at COP29. Swipe through to see how young leaders are driving change and building a sustainable future! #YOUNGO #COP29Baku #YouthForClimate #ClimateAction

🌍 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 Join us for the COP29 Presidency Roundtable on 15 November 2024, dedicated to Energy/ Peace, Relief, and Recovery. This event will focus on advancing the global framework to empower children and youth in peace and climate security initiatives. 🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 15 November 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 15:00-16:30 Baku Time 📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: SE2, Mugham Room, Blue Zone For virtual attendance, kindly use the following link 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dgWDwAUT Be part of the discussion to build a peaceful and sustainable future for all generations. #Youth4Peace #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

Ready for #COP29? Check out YOUNGO’s Events Calendar! From high level segments to WG side events, youth advocates are leading the charge in Baku. Find all event details in the graphic and join us to make an impact! #Youth4Climate #YOUNGO #COP29Baku

GYS Demands - Mitigation & GLobal Stocktake edition Our Demands on Global Climate Action 🚨 Key Demands from children and youth on CMA 6 Agenda: 📝 Item 4: Global Stocktake (GST) - Include Indigenous Peoples and local communities in nature-based solutions, NDCs, and NAPs. - Strengthen disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation by aligning with humanitarian and migration policies. - Recognize climate-induced migration and displacement in national strategies. - Prioritize capacity-building for Indigenous Peoples, youth, and children. 🇦🇪 UAE Just Transition Work Programme a. Governance & Policy Integration: - Establish just transition principles in global governance with transparency and accountability. - Uphold equity and CBDR-RC principles in all policies. - Integrate just transition into NDCs and ensure social dimensions are included. - Support sustainable enterprises through public-private-community partnerships. b. Rights & Social Protections: - Respect and protect human and labor rights, addressing inequalities. - Implement social safety nets and promote community-driven climate solutions. - Focus on youth and education for green jobs and behavioral change. c. International Cooperation & Investment: - Triple global energy transition investment to $4.5 trillion USD annually by 2050. - Strengthen cooperation on finance, tech transfer, and capacity building. 🌿 Sharm El-Sheikh Mitigation & NDC Guidance: - Include Indigenous Peoples, youth, and under-represented groups in NDC formulation and implementation. - Boost capacity-building for developing countries and local communities. - Support youth-led climate initiatives with finance and resources. - Ensure 30% of biodiversity areas are conserved in NDCs. - Regularly update NDCs to align with IPCC and GST for a 1.5°C limit. Check out the full version of the #GlobalYouthStatement here: https://lnkd.in/dKenMAQY Time for action! Let’s drive climate justice and resilience! #ClimateAction #JustTransition #COP29 #GlobalStocktake #YOUNGO #GYS

GYS Demands - SBSTA 61 Agenda edition While the negotiations increasingly address vulnerabilities, it's crucial to highlight the needs of the most vulnerable communities, such as children and youth, women, Indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities. 🚨 Key Demands from children and youth on SBSTA 61 Agenda: 🌱Protecting Children from Climate-Induced Disasters The Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage highlights the urgent need to safeguard the most vulnerable, especially children, from the impacts of climate change (UNFCCC article 4.1(e) and Paris Agreement article 7.9). As climate-induced disasters increase, we must: - Integrate child-specific protection measures into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. - Recognize the disproportionate effects on children's mental health and fund research to create effective interventions. - Train mental health providers to support children and vulnerable communities affected by climate disasters. We must ensure children's voices are part of climate action. 🌱Mental Health & Climate Change As climate-induced disasters escalate, their mental health impacts must be addressed. We call on Parties to: - Develop a comprehensive taxonomy of climate-related mental health impacts. - Fund research on the link between climate change and mental health to shape effective policies. - Train healthcare providers to support affected children, youth, and vulnerable communities. A holistic approach to climate action means addressing not just physical damage, but mental and emotional well-being 🌱Health Systems & Climate Resilience To protect communities from climate impacts, we must build resilient healthcare systems. Parties should: - Prioritize climate-sensitive diseases and mental health in disaster management plans. - Equip health systems with tools to manage health risks worsened by climate change. - Establish dedicated funding within the Loss & Damage framework for health disaster management. Let's ensure that health is at the heart of climate resilience strategies! 💚 Check out the full version of the #GlobalYouthStatement here: https://lnkd.in/dKenMAQY #MentalHealthMatters #ClimateResilience #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #YouthForClimate #YOUNGO #COP29 #GYS

🌍 Calling All Young Changemakers! 🌍 Are you ready to make a difference? Here’s your chance to be a Child Speaker or Moderator at COP29’s Youth-led Climate Forum (YCF)! The COP29 YCF is spotlighting young voices in the fight for climate justice, with special sessions dedicated to health and education equity. Children’s perspectives are vital to tackling the unique challenges they face due to climate change, from health inequalities to access to quality education. Session Highlights for Children: 📅 November 14 – Advocating for Health and Educational Equity: The Role of Children and Youth in Climate Action - 2 child speakers & 1 child moderator 📅 November 18 – Headline Event - 1 child speaker Please note you must be under the age of 18 to apply for this opportunity. 🔔 Apply by November 2nd, 23:59 UTC 🔔 Ready to amplify your voice and inspire global action? Apply now through the link in bio! Note: This is a self-funded opportunity, and participants and their chaperones will need blue zone access. For any questions, reach out to: shamiemucha@gmail.com, mashkur.isa@gmail.com, niedermayer.romie@gmail.com Your voice is powerful—join us in shaping a sustainable future!

🌍 COP29 Pre-Briefing Webinar for Child and Youth Delegates 🌍 Join us on 30 October at 7 AM New York Time for a critical pre-briefing webinar designed to prepare child and youth delegates for COP29! This session, hosted by UNICEF and YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UNFCCC, will provide insights and resources to empower young voices in climate action. 🗓 Date: 30 October, 🕒 Time: 7 AM New York Time 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/dJk87fSj Be part of the change. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify youth leadership for a sustainable future! #COP29 #YouthForClimate #ClimateAction #UNICEF #YOUNGO