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Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Nepal 2026
Empowering Youth,Sustaining the Future
The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Nepal is a national youth-led climate conference endorsed by YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It brings together young people from across the country to discuss concurrent climate issues, strengthen their knowledge and leadership, and develop collective youth positions ahead of the annual Conference of Parties (COP). Since its emergence around COP21 and the Paris Agreement in 2015, LCOY has become an important platform for strengthening youth participation in climate governance, enabling young people to engage in climate dialogue, understand national and global climate processes, and contribute their perspectives to climate policy and action.
DATE
August 2026
LOCATION
Kathmandu, Nepal
FORMAT
In-Person Residential Conference
DELEGATES
100-150 Youth Participants
ABOUT LCOY NEPAL
About LCOY Nepal 2026
LCOY Nepal 2026 is a youth-led national climate conference co-organized by Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal (YASEN) and Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA). Endorsed by YOUNGO, the conference serves as Nepal's official Local Conference of Youth, connecting Nepalese youth with national and international climate processes.
Through expert-led sessions, policy simulations, thematic discussions, and collaborative learning, participants will strengthen their knowledge, leadership, and advocacy skills all while contributing to climate solutions rooted in Nepal's local realities.
The conference will culminate in the development of the National Children and Youth Statement on Climate Change 2026, which will be submitted to the Government of Nepal and contribute to global youth climate discussions.
Why Attend?
Connect with Changemakers
Meet passionate young leaders, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and organizations working across Nepal's climate landscape.
Influence Climate Policies
Contribute directly to the National Children and Youth Statement on Climate Change, ensuring youth perspectives inform national and global climate discussions.
Build Skills for Action
Strengthen your leadership, advocacy, negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills to drive meaningful climate action in your community.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Conference Themes
ENGAGEMENT
Youth & Children Engagement in Climate Processes
Promoting meaningful participation of children and youth in national and international climate decision-making processes.
FINANCE
Loss & Damage, Climate Finance & Just Transition
Addressing climate-induced losses while exploring climate finance and equitable transition pathways.
MOUNTAINS
Changing Mountains & Livelihoods
Highlighting the impacts of climate change on Nepal's mountain ecosystems, rural livelihoods, and cultural heritage.
EDUCATION
Climate Resilient Education & Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
Supporting climate-resilient education, climate literacy, green skills, and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE).
FOOD
Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition
Building climate-resilient food systems by exploring indigenous agricultural practices and food security.
WATER
WASH & Water Security
Examining how climate change affects access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across Nepal.
INCLUSION
Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
Promoting inclusive, equitable, and rights-based climate action through the meaningful participation of marginalized communities.
Impact & Outcomes
What we aim to achieve by the end of the 3-day summit.
National Children & Youth Statement
A collective youth statement with policy recommendations submitted to the Government of Nepal and contributing to global climate dialogue.
Strengthened Youth Leadership
Strengthening the capacity of young Nepalese climate advocates in policy engagement, advocacy, and leadership.
Policy Engagement
Increasing engagement of government officials and policymakers with youth perspectives on climate change.
100% IMPACT FOCUS
Focal point
A dedicated team of youth leaders from YASEN and NYCA.
Ganesh Poudel
YASEN
Aakriti Dotel
NYCA
