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 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.
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.
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 (LDYC), a network of over 1,300 young climate advocates from more than 90 countries,…
The second meeting of the Advisory Board for Santiago Network for Loss and Damage (SNLD), which took place in Geneva, Switzerland…
The second meeting of the Advisory Board for Santiago Network for Loss and Damage (SNLD), which took place in Geneva,…
The second board meeting for responding to Loss and Damage is happening from the 9th to the 12th of July…
For Public Release As a global coalition of over 1,100 young people from 90+ countries, the Loss and Damage Youth…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 13, 2024 – On behalf of the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, The Loss and Damage Youth Grant…
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
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Anyone 35 and below interested in joining
There are 3 major ways you can support the Coalition. Click here to know how
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.