Children and young people have been participating in the UNFCCC intergovernmental process going back to COP 5 in Bonn. Starting in COP 11/CMP 1, youth have also organized preparatory meetings called "Conferences of Youth," which help build their capacity to participate in the UNFCCC negotiation process.

Prior to COP 15/CMP 5, the secretariat granted a provisional constituency status to admitted youth non-governmental organizations (YOUNGO). The constituency status provided a conduit for the exchange of official information between young people and the secretariat; assisted the secretariat in ensuring an effective participation by youth appropriate to an intergovernmental meeting; coordinated young people's interaction at sessions including convening constituency meetings, organizing meetings with officials, providing names for the speakers list and representation at official functions; and provided logistical support to youth during sessions.

On practical terms, YOUNGO is given the opportunity to address the plenary, High Level Segment of a COP/CMP, make submissions (individual youth organizations also), attend workshops, meet with officials of the Convention such as Chairs of the subsidiary bodies and the COP Presidency. They also organize Young and Future Generation's Day during the COP/CMP organizing a series of side events, exhibits, interviews, media stunts, etc.

For more information about YOUNGO and its current activities, please visit http://www.youthclimate.org or e-mail the YOUNGO focal points:

Ms. Sabrina Marquant
E-mail: sabrina.marquant@climates.fr

Ms. Danaé Espinoza
E-mail: gandahar.vandeshanti@gmail.com

1. Puerto Rico

Title of the project: No more bottles in Rio Piedras Name: Amira Odeh (72 kB) Country: Puerto Rico City: Bayamón

Description of the project: Amira started the “No More Bottles Campaign” in 2010 to present the results of a research project about the problems of bottled water and the lack of knowledge on the subject of water conservation among students in the university. This campaign began as an educational initiative and moved forward to action when the group achieved the installation of new drinking fountains in the college. Additionally, Amira led a second research project, managed to have the campaign spread around the campus and led the creation of a formal proposal to eliminate the sale of bottled water. This proposal was supported by members of the university's administration and in the present, she works to complete the objectives of this campaign. During these years she has led this effort including activities such as forums, conferences, educational events for the general public and projects to provide water in a more accessible manner to the students and staff of the university.

Links:
Video with the description of the project: http://youtu.be/P6yqqRqg5WY
Organization: http://www.seaupr.org/
Personal video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6Byw1c20cE

2. Venezuela

Title of the project: CLIMATEATE Name: María Eugenia Rinaudo Manucci (4 kB) Country: Venezuela City: Barquisimeto, Lara

Description of the project: CLIMATEATE is a socio- environmental initiative that was founded in 2010 with the purpose of sharing experiences, projects and news on climate change worldwide. "Our Opportunity in Climate Change” was the name by which it was known the first three years. Subsequently, due to new alliances and desire to continue to grow, it becomes CLIMATÉATE, a larger, more open and with a new face to share space with all participants (regardless of their political position, religious, race, gender, etc.). Under this initiative, we have a number of projects to raise awareness and promote organic agriculture and sustainable habits. Similarly, our priority is to train the people involved (youth, organized groups, communities, etc.) to be able to make decisions on environmental issues involved in environmental issues and to generate entrepreneurship in green and efficient projects. Our primary mission? Support communities to adapt to climate change!

CLIMATEATE is an initiative to strengthen adaptation to climate change in Latin American communities. We have several pilot projects that have been developed since 2007 in several cities in Venezuela, such as ECOMANITOS, an Educative program called “NUESTRO CLIMA, NUESTRO FUTURO” and “RED VENEZOLANA DE CAMBIO CLIMATICO”.

Projects of CLIMATEATE:

ECOManitos: It is an activity that involves making objects through crafts and green games, using only elements that are friendly to the environment. .

Environmental Education Program: "Our Climate, Our Future": It is an educational program based on the promotion of information on climate change to urban and rural populations and formally (through educational curriculum structure) or informally (through lectures and occasional workshops).

Venezuelan Network of Climate Change: It is a tool for action and climate change research in Venezuela, thereby strengthening the union of NGOs, organized groups, students, research centers, etc. who wish to work together on the issue.

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Climateate/756895607669341?ref
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Climateate
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=173135668&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

3. Mexico

Title of the project: various Name: Jessica Almeraya (62 kB) Country: Mexico City: Mexico City

Description of the project: Jessica has been coordinator in events focused on children and youth in Mexico such as:

• Earth Day 2013 “Rio + Vos”
• COPinMyCity, Mexico 2014. Empowering youth in climate change issues.
• “Joven + Agua” Declaration 2013 - UNESCO

Links: http://www.pidesinternational.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PIDESInternational?fref=ts

4. Bolivia

Title of the project: “Reacción Climática” Name: Carmen Capriles (55 kB) Country: Bolivia City: La Paz

Description of the Project: “Reacción Climática” (Climate Reaction) is a non-profit organization formed to advance the participation of the youth of Bolivia in finding solutions to climate change. Further information related to gender and climate change can be found below.

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReaccionClimatica
Twitter: @RCLIMATICA
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=14481191&authType=OUT_OF_NETWORK&authToken=cuNt&locale=en_US&srchid=378266131394014471215&srchindex=1&srchtotal=6&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A378266131394014471215%2CVSRPtargetId%3A14481191%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary

5. Colombia

Title of the project: Barranquilla + 20 Name: Xiomara Acevedo (5 kB) Country: Colombia City: Barranquilla

Description of the Project: (in Spanish) http://barranquillasostenible.wordpress.com

6. Peru

Title of the project: DIALOGOS DEMOCRÁTICOS Name: Nadia Ramos Serrano (60 kB) Country: Peru City: Lima

Description of the project: During 2013, our organization is out mission to bring the project called "democratic Dialogues" with leaders and social and political leaders, our organization develop a methodology to enable hear and teach the authorities on the care of the environment and in turn engage with environmental care in Metropolitan Lima
Durante el 2013, nuestra organización se encargo de llevar a cabo el proyecto denominado "Diálogos democráticos" con los líderes y lideresas sociales y políticas, nuestra organización desarrollo una metodología para permitir oir y enseñar a las autoridades sobre el cuidado del medio ambiente y a su vez comprometerlos con el cuidado ambiental de Lima Metropolitana
Link: https://www.facebook.com/JovenesxDP?ref=hl

7. Brazil

Title of the project: Bikeanjo Name: Evelyn Araripe Country: Brazil City: São Paulo

Bike Angels help people who want to learn to ride a bike in the city safer. They assist beginner cyclist on their first rides, and teach basic maintenance and traffic safety measures. Bike Angels believe in a better city with a safer transit for people, through education and guidance.
Link: http://bikeanjo.com.br/