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UN expands youth climate advisory group from 7 to 14 members on International Youth Day
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On International Youth Day the United Nations announced the appointment of a third cohort of the Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, expanding membership from seven to 14 and citing concerns about shrinking civic space and funding constraints for young activists.
On International Youth Day the United Nations announced that the Secretary-General has appointed a third cohort of the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change and expanded the group from seven to 14 members. The spokesperson said the expansion is intended to bring broader regional and demographic representation and practical, outcome-focused advice to the secretary-general's climate work.
The spokesperson said the cohort will include people aged 17 to 28 from all regions, representing a variety of identities, experiences and expertise. The expansion responds to concerns about shrinking civic space and funding limitations that, the spokesperson said, are putting young activists at risk and hindering meaningful youth engagement in climate processes.
The spokesperson added that the secretary-general values engagement with youth on climate issues, meets with the advisory group at major climate meetings and looks to the group for ideas and energy to accelerate action on the climate crisis.
