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In solidarity For aCTION
Youth4Nature at UNFCCC COP29
From 11 November to 22 November 2024, the Youth4Nature team will participate in the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Under the theme “In Solidarity for a Green World”, this COP is happening on the heels of UNCBD COP16, and also during the hottest year on record, alongside headlines and science that says we have surpassed the possibility of meeting 1.5C targets. So we ask ourselves: who is in solidarity with who?
Here at Youth4Nature, the answer is clear. We are in solidarity with local leaders driving implementation on the ground, when international decision-makers are not keeping up. We are in solidarity with nature, a crucial and interconnected piece of this puzzle without which we cannot move forward. We are in solidarity with youth, demanding urgent action and the resources - especially finances - to back up the actions and solutions they are already leading. And, we are in solidarity with all those championing justice-focused and rights-based approaches in decision-making, in implementation, and in every step in between.
As we pass targets and deadlines, we must make sure no one is left behind. We must not lose hope. We must take care of each other along the way. Connect with us on-ground and follow our work online.
🌏 Meet our COP29 Global Youth Delegation
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📍 Bangladesh
Ashik Iqbal is a young climate researcher and activist from Bangladesh. He has more than 6 years working experience in Hydrology and Climate change. Having “BSc in Civil Engineering” and “MSc in Water Resources Development”, he has worked on integrated water resources management, environmental protection, climate sciences & adaptation, hydroclimatic disaster management, climate-resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions. He has written several journal articles, book chapters, Newspaper OP-ED and has spoken on international conferences, Asia-Pacific climate week 2021, COP28, SB60.
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📍 Nepal
Asmita Rawat is a dedicated environmentalist hailing from the beautiful alpine mountains of Mugu, Nepal. With a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, she combines her love for nature with a deep understanding of data and climate finance, working on solutions that bridge conservation efforts and sustainability. As a former Climate Fellow, Asmita has worked closely with rural municipality to create Local Disaster and Climate Resilience Plans and adapt the Bipad disaster management portal to local needs. She had led the Youth Sounding Board Coordinator for the European Union in Nepal, helping amplify the voices of young changemakers across the country. In her role as a Research Fellow at the Nepal Institute for Policy Research, Asmita is focused on making climate finance more accessible and transparent. Passionate about sustainable development, she continues to play an active role in shaping environmental and climate resilience initiatives in Nepal.
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📍 Brasil
Meet Maria, a passionate climate and nature activist from Brazil, dedicated to fostering collaborative solutions for social change. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Brasilia (UnB) and a specialisation in Economics from Stockholm University. Over the past seven years, Maria has been actively involved in various human rights issues, supporting non-profit organisations across Latin America in achieving their programmatic goals. Her journey has taken her through different themes, including sustainable development at the United Nations Development Program, Youth engagement at United Way, and global health with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative. In these roles, she primarily focused on resource mobilisation, advocacy, and partnership development. Outside of her professional endeavours, Maria actively participated in numerous youth organisations and social movements in her hometown, Brasilia. She is currently involved in a collective that promotes health through agroecology, harm reduction, and popular education. Presently, at Youth4Nature, Maria serves as the Development Director, bringing her expertise in resource mobilisation, communication and partnership development to the team.
Resources & Events for COP29
Blog
News, Press & Media Collaborations
We are proud to be signatories and supporters of the following campaigns that made splashes at COP29 for justice and nature ➡️
#PaybackTime Campaign
Fossil fuel companies rake in billions. They must pay into the fund to help communities rebuild, adapt, and repair some of the damage they've caused.
COP29 Nature Statement
There is no viable climate or economic solution without nature. We have a deep concern about the lack of progress on financing nature over the past year.
More news, press, and media collaborations ⬇️
Press
Partners & Support
We are so grateful for the trust and care of our financial, network, and platform partners for this project.
What happened at COP16? What went down at COP29? What are young people looking at on the road to COP30? ✨🌿🧐 Find the recording from our workshop here!