This youth summit is hosted by the United Nations Association Climate & Oceans and Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires for Environment and Society.

We are inviting young people between 15 to 30 years to join us for this youth summit in London, in the context of COP29.

The Climate and Sustainability Youth Summit 2024 is a high level event and it will take place at the end of COP29, so we will have the most updated information available in order to discuss the outcomes. Join us and share your views!

At the United Nations Association for Climate and Oceans, it is our aim not only to raise awareness about climate and ecological issues, but also to push our ideas of solutions to changemakers that can make the difference. We are collaborating with the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society, and Grantham Institute for Climate change, this year, who are world leaders for climate research, wildfires, documentation and climate solutions.

At this summit, you'll have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for climate action and sustainability. From inspiring keynote speakers to impactful panel discussions, this event promises to ignite your enthusiasm and empower you to make a real difference.

Whether you're already involved in environmental initiatives or just starting your journey, this summit welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Please visit the website of Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society

Co-Chaired by Peter Marsden, Tabatha Rossignol and Ben Jenkins (UNA Youth Council members)

Programme

13:30 Opening Ceremony

A message from the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, to young people (pre recorded)

Dr Adriana Ford - Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society

Gonzalo Alvarez - Chair United Nations Association Climate & Oceans

Cosmo Robertson Charlton - UNA Youth Council (United Kingdom)

UN film narrated by Sir David Attenborough

13: 50 Session One

Professor Jim Skea - Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - Emeritus Professor, Centre for Environmental Policy, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Dr Carl Wright - Secretary General Emeritus Commonwealth Local Government Forum - COP29 Observer

Dr Joyce Kimutai - Grantham Institute Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London/ COP29 Observer

Q &A session

15:30 BREAK

15:45 Session Two

Professor Apostolos Voulgarakis - Associate Director Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society, Imperial College London/ AXA Chair in Wildfires and Climate, Technical University of Crete

Jono Adams - Chief Executive Officer, Anthesis

Dr Balasubramanyan Chandramoham - Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London - COP29 Observer

Lara Haugue - UNA Youth Council (United Kingdom)

Q&A Session

Session Three

PANEL DISCUSSION - "Youth responses to COP29"

Monty Saunders - UNA Youth Council (United Kingdom)

Ben Jenkins - UNA Youth Council (Uniited Kingdom)

Chisanga Capacha - UNA Youth Council / Co-Lead Commonwealth Engineers Council - Young Engineers

Benson Daud - UNA Youth Council (Tanzania) / Global Peace

British Youth Council - to be confirmed