DNLU Journal of Legal Studies
Publication Type: Journal Article
Author: Manini Syali
Abstract: The UN Climate Change Conference on Youth is held annually as a prelude to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It aims to provide a platform for young people from around the world to voice their concerns, demands, and solutions for the climate crisis and engage with decision-makers. The Conference furthers the Convention’s recognition of the importance of engaging stakeholders in efforts to address climate change, including through partnerships between governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. The Convention also provides for stakeholder involvement in its implementation, including through public participation in decision-making processes, access to information, and access to justice. This paper examines the utility of COY in relation to its impacts on the COP outcomes and analyzes whether it influences climate negotiations and outcomes, especially on the issues of adaptation, finance, and loss and damage.
