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COP31 Youth-led Climate Forum Speaker Call
YYOUNGO, the Children and Youth Constituency to the UNFCCC (with the COP31 Presidency and UNFCCC Secretariat)Conference

COP31 Youth-led Climate Forum Speaker Call

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Opportunity type
Conference
Funding
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Location
Global
Deadline
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About this opportunity

YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency of the UNFCCC, is looking for young speakers and moderators for the Youth-led Climate Forum at COP31. The Forum is facilitated by the COP Presidency with support from the UNFCCC Secretariat and puts children and young people in direct dialogue with negotiators, policymakers and experts. It is only for people who will already be at COP31 in person in Week 1 with Blue Zone accreditation.

What you get:

  • A speaking or moderating role at an official UNFCCC youth forum during COP31
  • Direct dialogue with Parties, climate negotiators, policymakers and experts

What you'll do:

  • Speak or moderate at one of three thematic sessions (10, 11 or 13 November 2026) or the headline event (14 November 2026)
  • Prepare your contribution or questions in advance if asked

Key dates:

  • Applications close 6 November 2026, 23:59 CEST (reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early)
  • Session 1, Just Transition, food systems and ocean stewardship: 10 November 2026
  • Session 2, Action for Climate Empowerment, culture and locally led resilience: 11 November 2026
  • Session 3, Adaptation and Loss and Damage: 13 November 2026
  • Headline Event, World Cafe and High Level Segment: 14 November 2026

More information:

  • Only selected applicants will be contacted, by WhatsApp
  • Session times follow the official COP31 schedule

Who can apply

  • Must already hold COP31 accreditation with Blue Zone access for Week 1
  • Must be available in person at the assigned session during COP31
  • Relevant knowledge, experience or lived experience related to the chosen thematic session
  • Willing to engage constructively with young people, negotiators and experts
  • Moderators: interest in or experience facilitating discussions

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Good to know

  • +YOUNGO, the official youth group in the UN climate process, runs it with the COP31 Presidency
  • +Free to apply

Worth checking yourself

  • !Only for people already accredited to the COP31 Blue Zone in week one; nothing pays for travel or accreditation
  • !YOUNGO writes 23:59 CEST, which does not exist in November; sent as 21:59 UTC, the earlier reading
  • !Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so places may fill early
  • !There is no information page; the form is the only source

Sources checked

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