23 November 2023

Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY 2023) - Virtually

Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY 2023) - Virtually

The third edition of the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change LCOY Yemen convened virtually on Zoom on November 23, 2023. The conference aimed to bring together young people to discuss climate change issues and their crucial role in addressing them. 50 enthusiastic young men and women from across the Arab world participated in the conference, engaging with 10 experts from various environmental and climate fields to discuss climate change issues and the vital role of youth in tackling them. The virtual conference's first session delved into the current state of climate policy, environmental challenges and vulnerabilities in the region, climate resilience-related policy initiatives and strategies, and the role of international cooperation and partnerships. The second session explored the types of climate disasters and their impacts, the challenges and improvements in emergency response, followed by the third session, which focused on the role of youth in climate action and advocacy, youth-led climate initiatives in Yemen, and strategies for amplifying youth voices in climate policymaking. Moving on, the fourth session explored innovative approaches to climate change education and awareness raising in Yemen. The fifth session introduced waste management and the circular economy, discussed current waste management challenges, showcased examples of circular economy initiatives in waste management, and the sixth session explored effective strategies for amplifying youth voices and empowering youth participation. The seventh session facilitated knowledge exchange on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting the progress made on SDGs in Yemen. The eighth session defined climate justice, opened discussions on the role of youth in achieving it, and exchanged examples of key climate justice initiatives. Finally, the conference concluded by identifying the vulnerabilities and impacts facing the world due to climate agreements, existing agreements, challenges, and gaps hindering the achievement of climate justice. It also explored opportunities and solutions available to enhance Yemen's participation in international climate agreements. LCOY Yemen Third Edition provided a valuable platform for young people to engage with experts, share experiences, and develop concrete action plans to address climate change in Yemen. It emphasized the critical role of youth in driving climate action and achieving a sustainable future for the region.

Event Speakers

Mr. Salem Abdullah BaKhaizel

Consultant at Environmental Protection Authority

Mr. Mohammed Al-Salmi

Director of the Meteorological Center Al-Shahr - Hadhramout

Mr. Musheer Alsharabi

Managerial Director at AYSDN

Mr. Ashraf Al Asbahi

Assistant Executive Director

Mr. Tareq Hassan

AYSDN Chairman

Ms. Samia Saeed

Climate Policy Specialist

Ms. Wafa’a Al-Eryani

Youth Leadership Programme Coordinator at UNDP

Ms. Amina BinTalib

Environment and Climate Change Activist and Researcher

Ms. Nada Hazem

Environmental Activist

Ms. Haya Al-Qubati

MENA Regional focal point -Sendai Stakeholders-DRR -UNMGCY

Ms. Nouhad Awwad

Campaigner, Ummah for Earth; Global Outreach Coordinator with Greenpeace MENA

Sessions Moderators

Mr. Mohammed Al Yatari

LCOY Volunteers Team Leader 2023

Mr. Ahmed Fuad

LCOY Workshop Team Member 2023

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Youth-led Initiatives