Would you like to have your ideas heard and be a part of an event raising youth voices on climate action around Australia?
We’re looking for young Australians who are passionate about climate action to join the conversation at the 2024 Australian Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) on Saturday 29 June in Sydney.
We want young people from all walks of life to share their ideas and have their say on climate change. You’ll get the opportunity to contribute to the Global Youth Climate Statement, which will be shared with the Australian Government and world leaders at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan in November.
Join us to have your say and meet other likeminded young people who are as passionate about climate change as you!
Get involvedWhat is an LCOY?
Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) is a national conference for children and young people that focuses on climate change. The overall goal of LCOY is to bring together young people in countries, including Australia, to network, explore and discuss issues affecting them that are related to climate change. It aims to collate young people’s ideas and experiences into a National Children and Youth Statement, which then contributes to the Global Youth Climate Statement that is submitted to the Conference of Parties (COP) climate negotiations.
LCOYs happen worldwide under the umbrella of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They are organised by local youths and youth-led organisations in the respective countries, chosen by YOUNGO.
In Australia, LCOY is supported by Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement (AYFICE), Plan International Australia and UNICEF Australia.
Themes of the 2024 Local Conference of Youth
First Nations knowledge and practices
Mitigation
Nature
Climate finance
Adaptation
Just transitions
Youth engagement
Gender equality
The National Child and Youth Statement on Climate Change
During the event, discussions about various climate topics will be documented. These discussions will contribute to the National Child and Youth Statement on Climate Change, providing input into the Global Youth Climate Statement submitted to the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) climate negotiations. This document will also be shared with the Australian Government before the COP29 summit.
Read the 2023 StatementHow can I get involved?
UNICEF Australia is hosting a Sydney LCOY on Saturday 29 June, from 10am. If you’re interested in applying, please complete this EOI form.
As this is a youth consultation, applications are open for young people aged between 14 and 30. If you are under 18, you will require signed parental consent. This form will be sent to you once the applications have been processed.
The session has a limited capacity, so we apologise in advance if we cannot accept everyone. However, we will also be hosting an online session.
Keep an eye out on our social media channels for updates!
For any questions about the LCOY, please reach out to Jennifer Merryweather, UNICEF Australia Advocacy and Policy Manager: jmerryweather@unicef.org.au
The National Child and Youth Conference on Climate Change (Australian LCOY) is supported by:
