Loss and Damage Youth Coalition

We are a global network of over 1,400 young negotiators, activists, researchers, storytellers, communicators, and trainers from more than 100 countries, united in pushing for ambitious international action on loss & damage (L&D).

Visa Justice Campaign

The Visa Justice Campaign was launched by the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition and partners before the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies meetings (SB60) after widespread visa denials and delays excluded Global South delegates from climate negotiations. The campaign works by documenting visa-related barriers faced by accredited participants, providing direct support through a Visa Help Desk, engaging embassies and host governments through bilaterals, and amplifying cases via coordinated advocacy and social media. By combining data collection, case escalation, and movement solidarity, the campaign challenges discriminatory visa practices and pushes for equitable access to global climate decision-making spaces.

#LossAndDamage FinanceNow! Campaign

The #LossAndDamageFinanceNow! campaign is a global movement calling for just, adequate, and accessible finance to address the irreversible impacts of climate change on frontline communities. Led by the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, the campaign leverages on advocacy, storytelling, and training to pressure global leaders to operationalise the Fund to Respond to Loss and Damage with grant-based finance that reaches local and national levels. By amplifying lived experiences, evidence, and youth demands across UN spaces and beyond, the campaign works to ensure climate justice, equity, and accountability for those least responsible yet most affected by the climate crisis.

What We Do Our Approach To Climate Justice |

Advocacy

We advocate for loss and damage through open letters and consultations with decision-makers

Training

We do trainings on Loss and Damage to equip youths to be better advocates. 

Research

We design and implement research projects on Loss and Damage to enhance youth contribution to the development of knowledge on Loss and Damage

Storytelling

We collect and amplify stories of frontline communities experiencing loss and damage

Campaigns

We organize campaigns such as loss & damage and visa access to ensure vulnerable communities have a voice, equitable opportunities, and the resources to address loss & damage.

Re-granting

We mobilize grants from our partners to empower youth-led projects that address  loss and damage, fostering community resilience, and meaningful youth participation in climate action.

Our Approach To Climate Action Climate Justice

Advocacy

We advocate for loss and damage through open letter and consultations with decision-makers

Training

We do training on Loss and Damage to equip youths to be better advocates.

Storytelling

We collect and amplify stories of frontline communities experiencing loss and damage

 

Research

We design and implement research projects on Loss and Damage to enhance youth contribution to the development of knowledge on Loss and Damage

 

Campaigns

We organize campaigns such as loss & damage and visa access to ensure vulnerable communities have a voice, equitable opportunities, and the resources to address loss & damage.

Re-granting

We mobilize grants from our partners to empower youth-led projects that address loss and damage, fostering community resilience, and meaningful youth participation in climate action

Blogs Posts Statements

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition Urges Senator Joe Manchin To Support Climate Justice Investments

 On July 14th, 2022 U.S senator of West Virginia, Joe Manchin made it clear that he is not ready to…

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition Launches the Loss and Damage Grant

Through the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition’s partnership with the Climate Justice Resilience Fund, it will support 10 organizations with…

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition Launches its Open Letter to Youth Globally

On the 4th of August 2022, 7 am GMT, we launched our open letter to youths globally, especially youths in…

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition launches it’s Story Telling Cohort

About The Cohort The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC) invites the global youth community interested in sharing their lived…

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition Announces Its Demands for COP28 at the New York Global Citizen Festival

A concise summary of the essential actions needed to tackle climate-induced loss and damage at COP28 September 24, 2023 – During…

Statement of the LDYC for  the 7th Board Meeting of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage

LDYC is a global, youth-led coalition advocating for climate justice through fair and accessible Loss and Damage finance. It amplifies…

Highlights

Since 2021 We have actively engaged within the UNFCCC's Conference of parties and SBs meetings and other related events relevant to Loss and Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to possible questions you might have. If you need more info please contact us using this link

Who Can Join The Coalition

Anyone 35 and below interested in joining 

How Can I Support The Coalition

There are 3 major ways you can support the Coalition. Click here to know how

Does the Coalition Provide Funding

The Coalition has a seasonal re-granting program through it’s Grant Council. Aside from the Council the Coalition does not provide funding for projects. 

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