To prepare for COP 31, the secretariat hosted a virtual information session to present key information from the ACE annual summary report, ACE negotiations, ACE events and various children and youth focused events happening at COP 31. Did you miss it? Check the recording    Presentation   Agenda   Opening - Fleur Newman, UNFCCC Secretariat SB 64 Outcome on ACE - Hyunjin Chang, UNFCCC Secretariat ACE Presidency Event and Informal meeting for ACE Focal Points - Laura Vinuela, UNFCCC Secretariat Youth-led Climate Forums - Joy Mlambo, UNFCCC Secretariat  Orientation Session for Youth and Youth4Capacity - Jevanic Henry, UNFCCC Secretariat Presidency Youth Climate Champion - Azul Schvartzman, UNFCCC Secretariat Children and Youth Pavilion - Stefanie Mallow, UNFCCC Secretariat Useful resources - Joy Mlambo, UNFCCC Secretariat  Key priorities from:  YOUNGO - Alvin Adigao Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA) -  Ariel Dekovic  Women and Gender Constituency - Babitha Pushpalatha Sisupalan  UNESCO, Won Jung Byun Closing - Fleur Newman, UNFCCC Secretariat  

Mandate: Decision 18/CP.26 and Decision 22/CMA.3 invite Presidencies, with the support of the secretariat, to convene an in-session event at each session of the COP and CMA on a thematic area relevant to the Convention and the Paris Agreement, to promote coherence and strengthen coordination of work on Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) undertaken by constituted bodies, United Nations entities and other United Nations processes.   Background: Climate action should be based on the basis of the best available scientific knowledge. However, for science to shape decisions and drive action, it must reach people, communities and societies. This applies across all walks of life and at every stage of life, and especially to children and young people, who will live longest with the consequences of today's decisions and who are agents of change.   The event will explore ACE -education and public awareness, training, public access to information, public participation, and international cooperation- as a toolbox for turning climate science into climate action, focusing on how education and public awareness can deepen public understanding and engagement in climate science, particularly among children and youth. It will also highlight practical examples and opportunities for international cooperation on climate education and public awareness.   Outcome: The proceedings of the event will be incorporated into the annual summary report, prepared by the secretariat, on progress in implementing activities under the Glasgow work programme on ACE for consideration by the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI).   Agenda: TIME DETAILS 15:00-15:20 Opening of the Event 15:20-15:45 Panel Presentations: Education and Public Awareness: Empowering Children and Youth for Climate Action  15:45-17:00 World Café: Turning Climate Science to Climate Action through Education, Public Awareness and Youth Engagement       Theme Station 1 Public participation in climate science Station 2 Feeding climate science into policy Station 3 Unpacking climate science for the public   17:00-17:20 Report Back 17:20-17:45 Panel Discussion: Climate Science, Education, Children & Youth 17:45-18:00 Closing of the Event   Further details coming soon For further information please contact ace@unfccc.int

9 November 2026

Here you will find the Children and Youth Pavilion events