Youth delegates call for greater say in climate negotiations

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Young climate delegates have urged governments to involve young people in shaping national negotiating positions well before global summits, warning that repre ...

Young climate delegates have urged governments to involve young people in shaping national negotiating positions well before global summits, warning that representation at COP alone does not guarantee meaningful influence.

The call emerged during a panel discussion on diplomacy, youth and climate action at the Youth Climate Summit Qatar 2026, where diplomats and young advocates explored how youth participation could translate into genuine influence on international climate policy.

Moderated by Neeshad Shafi of the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar, the discussion brought together HE Fahad al-Attiyah, founder of Caravane Earth and Heenat Salma Farm; Australian ambassador to Qatar Shane Flanagan; Qatari youth advocate Hamed Nasser al-Thani; and Areej Alsayed, German Youth Delegate for COP30.

Drawing on her experience within Germany’s COP delegation, Alsayed highlighted the importance of…

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