Background

YOUNGO is the official children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). YOUNGO is a vibrant, global network of children and youth activists (up to 35 years) as well as youth NGOs, who contribute to shaping the intergovernmental climate change policies and strive to empower youth to formally bring their voices to the UNFCCC processes.

Eco House Global is an Action for Sustainability non-profit organization that specializes in developing educational, political, communication, consultancy and ecological restoration programs and initiatives. It was born in Argentina, and it carries out more than 40 projects across Latin America, Europe and Africa.

Objectives

• Build capacity on LAC youth about green jobs and just transition 
• Foster collaboration between businesses, government, UN agencies, educational institutions, and civil society organizations to work together towards delivering just transition in the region
• Foster the role of education as one of the most important tools for advocacy and significant participation
• Share current actions led by youth promoting multisectoral articulation for climate and environmental education. 
• Highlight best practices on education and skills development from an intergenerational approach in climate action
• Inspire youth activists and organizations in the region to replicate these initiatives

Agenda and format