Australian Local Conference of Youth 2024 – Sydney Launch

The Australia Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) on Climate is about to kick off! We are excited to be launching the first session during the inaugural Climate Action Week Sydney.

What is the LCOY?

The LCOY Australia is part of a global movement of LCOYs working to compile the views of young people on climate change. In Australia, it forms as a youth-led national youth conversation on climate change. The information discussed at the LCOY is compiled into a National Child and Youth Statement which is sent to the Australian Government and the United Nations Framework on Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as part of the Global Youth Statement on Climate to show what children and young people have to say about climate change. 

What will happen at this session?

If you have ever been interested in learning more about international or national climate advocacy processes and contributing your voice to climate justice, this is the session for you. Guided by your hosts through discussions, we will cover everything from what is COP and how it all connects to climate justice in Australia to specific policy and climate topics. You don’t need to be an expert to come along, you just need to care. We also want to hear from you about what topics are important to include in the National Statement. What would you tell your decision-makers if you had the chance?

Am I eligible? 

• Aged between 16 and 30 (please note, if you are under 18 you need to provide a consent form from your parent or guardian). 

• Interested in learning more about climate advocacy

• Interested in sharing your perspectives on climate change 

Meet your hosts! 

• Georgia: Georgia is a former Girl Up Teen Advisor and Plan International Australia Youth Activist in her second year of studying a double degree in Laws and Arts majoring in International Relations in Sydney.

• Peta: As a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador and climate champion, Peta is an advocate for change, wanting to ensure that children and young people have the opportunity to have a say in the world in which they live.

• Will: Councillor HY William Chan is the youngest-ever person elected to Sydney’s governing team. As an architect and sustainable cities leader, he has an extensive track record of championing future generations.

This event is being hosted by Australian Youth For International Climate Engagement (AYFICE), Plan International Australia and UNICEF Australia, in collaboration with Councillor HY William Chan, City of Sydney. 

I’m keen! How do I sign up?

We would love for you to be involved! Please complete the RSVP to let us know that you’re interested. Once completed you will be contacted with further details of the event as well as a consent form if you are under 18.

Please note that the venue has limited capacity so registration is essential. We will do our best to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend however cannot make that promise.