Young leaders from around the world are convening on Saturday, September 21.  To showcase climate solutions and engage with global leaders on the defining issue of our time. The United Nations Youth Climate Summit is a platform for young leaders who are driving climate action to showcase their solutions. Further,  at the United Nations and to meaningfully engage with decision-makers on the defining issue of our time.

This historic event, United Nations Youth Climate Summit will take place on Saturday, September 21. Further,  at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Also, as part of a weekend of events leading up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on Monday, September 23. Global emissions are reaching record levels and show no sign of peaking. The last four years were the four hottest on record, and winter temperatures in the Arctic have risen. Sea levels are rising, coral reefs are dying, and we are starting to see the life-threatening impact of climate change on health, through air pollution, heatwaves and risks to food security.

In Addition, The Youth Climate Summit will feature a full day of programming that brings together young activists. Also, innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are to combating climate change at the pace. Also, Scale needed to meet the challenge. It will be action-oriented, intergenerational, and inclusive, with equal representation of young leaders from all walks of life. Further, Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 are invited to attend the Youth Climate Summit on September 21, and the UN seeks strong participation from young leaders in the Global South.

Eligibility

• Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 are to attend the Youth Climate Summit on September 21. The UN seeks strong participation from young leaders in the Global South.
• Climate leaders under the age of 18 have the opportunity to attend through a nomination process. Organizations interested in nominating young leaders under the age of 18 should email Yassamin Ansari at for additional information.