The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on August 12 announced the appointment of 14 young climate leaders who will form the third cohort of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. The Group provides the Secretary-General with practical and outcome-focused advice, diverse youth perspectives and concrete recommendations to support the United Nations’ work to accelerate global action to tackle the climate crisis.
The announcement, on International Youth Day, comes at a pivotal moment for climate action. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, and it is also the year when all countries must prepare and submit their new national climate plans – or nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – aligned with 1.5C.
With increasingly more intense and frequent climate disasters and progress towards limiting temperature rise to 1.5C and achieving climate justice far from sufficient, it is even more crucial that young people continue leading the charge – raising their voices, holding leaders accountable, and making change happen.
Recognising the critical importance of youth voices in climate action and the contributions of previous Youth Advisory Group members, the Secretary-General has expanded this cohort from seven to 14 members given the concerning global trend of shrinking civic space and funding limitations that are putting young activists at risk and hindering meaningful youth engagement in climate efforts.
“Young people’s fearless advocacy has been pivotal in the fight against the climate crisis. This is why I am proud to announce the launch of the third cohort of my Youth Advisory Group on Climate – and to expand its membership from 7 to 14. That means more space for young voices at the table, more space for youth leadership and more space to shape climate action. To young people everywhere, don’t give up,” said the Secretary-General.
The fourteen members of the new Youth Advisory Group are: Angela Busheska (North Macedonia), Ashley Lashley (Barbados), Axel Eriksson (Sweden), Charitie Ropati (United States), Farzana Faruk Jhumu (Bangladesh).
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Others are Jabri Ibrahim (Kenya), Kantuta Diana Conde (Bolivia), Lena Goings (United States), Marcel Bodewig (Germany), Okalani Mariner (Samoa).
Also on the list are SibusisoMazomba (South Africa), TxaiSurui (Brazil), ZagyBerian (Indonesia) and ZuzannaBorowska (Poland).
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