26 October 2024

Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change - (Virtually LCOY 2024)

Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change - (Virtually LCOY 2024)

Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Oman, and Iraq – October 26-27, 2024 – The activities of the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY Online) virtually launched via the Zoom platform, with unprecedented participation from six Arab countries organizing LCOY conferences: Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Oman, and Iraq, and organized by the Arab Youth Green Voices Network (AYGVN). This edition aimed to unify the efforts of a group of Arab conferences under one umbrella, with the goal of gathering Arab youth who suffer from common climate challenges, and discussing climate change issues and their pivotal role in addressing them in their countries. More than 200 young men and women from across the Arab world participated in the conference, passionately interacting with 14 experts and speakers from various environmental and climate fields, to deeply discuss climate change issues and the role of Arab youth in building a sustainable future. The first day of the virtual conference included enriching discussion sessions and workshops; in a pivotal discussion session on "Climate Justice," the focus was on addressing inequalities in the impacts of climate change, ensuring everyone's participation in solutions, and supporting the most affected communities. This was followed by specialized training workshops on "Sustainable Agriculture and its Importance in Facing Climate Change" and "Drought and Water Resources Management in Facing Climate Change," through which participants learned about environmentally friendly agricultural practices, water rationalization techniques, and strategies for adapting to water scarcity. The conference continued its knowledge journey on the second day, where participants discussed pressing issues in important discussion sessions such as "Climate Migration: Addressing Displacement Caused by Natural Disasters and Conflicts" and "Enhancing Community Resilience: Facing the Challenges of Floods and Natural Disasters." The conference did not overlook the empowerment aspect, offering valuable training sessions on "Media as a Tool for Influencing Climate Policies" and "Empowering Youth to Participate in Decision-Making and Climate Policies." Through these, participants learned how to formulate effective media messages, use various media platforms, and acquired skills in advocacy, effective lobbying, and understanding policy-making mechanisms.

Event Speakers

Mr. Loay Alatrash

President of the Arab Youth Green Voices Network - Middle East Director of World Waternet

Mr. Hayder Aljoher

President of the Green Space Organization

Ms. Roaa Ahmed

Climate Activist

Mr. Bassam Alobaidi

Specialist in Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability - Project Manager at the Tigris Riverkeepers Association in Iraq

Mr. Sam Alammari

University Lecturer for Earth and Environmental Sciences - Sana'a University

Mr. Talal Ahmed

Member of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change

Mr. Abdumalik Alnemri

Media Professional

Ms. Maria Bassem Haidar

Local Youth Congress Organization in Syria - Member of UNICEF's Global Girls Leadership Advisory Group (GGLAG)

Mr. Ahmed Sulaiman Haggam

Agricultural Engineer

Mr. Ahmed Jumaa Hussein

University Teacher - Iraq

Ms. Bayan Mansour Al-khdoury

Chemical Engineering, Climate Change Activist

Ms. Malaz Abdelmalik

Environmental Science Specialist

Ms. Sajida Saraheen

Journalist and Climate Activist

Mr. Raghad Khader Rajabi

Member of Arab Youth Green Voices Network - Water Expert

Sessions Moderators

Mr. Rabeesh Ajlan

Environmental Activist

Ms. Jullanar Khattar

Journalist and Environmental Activist

Mr. Ameer Alawneh

Project Manager at the Palestinian Water Authority

Ms. Yaffa Jaradat

Member of Arab Youth Green Voices Network

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