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Wednesday, 10 July 2019

UN Youth Climate Summit



The UN Youth Climate Summit is a platform for young leaders who are driving climate action to showcase their solutions at the United Nations, and to meaningfully engage with decision-makers on the defining issue of our time. This historic event will take place on Saturday, September 21 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, as part of a weekend of events leading up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on Monday, September 23.



The summit will feature a full-day of programming that brings together young activists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are committed to combating climate change at the pace and scale needed to meet the challenge. Young leaders and youth-led organizations are invited to showcase their actions across all action areas of the UNSG Climate Summit.

Who can attend?
Young people between the ages 18 and 29 are invited to attend the Youth Climate Summit, and the UN seeks strong participation from young leaders in the Global South.

How to Apply?
To attend the summit, interested youth must apply online by July 19.
All applications submitted before the July 19 deadline will be reviewed, and all applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected to attend.
Attendees will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to addressing the climate crisis and their displayed leadership in advancing solutions.

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