[02nd Of December 2023] – The Loss and Damage Youth Grantmaking Council (LDYGC), in collaboration with the Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) & Open Society Foundation, proudly announces the launch of its new $2575,000 grant cycle aimed at supporting youth-led initiatives in addressing loss and damage caused by climate change. This builds up from the… Read more

While the Transitional Committee gathers in Abu Dhabi, young people from the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC) call on wealthy countries to stop hindering the swift setup of the Loss and Damage Fund and its funding plans. The Transitional Committee must prioritize principles of justice, equity, common but differentiated responsibility, and common interest in… Read more

A concise summary of the essential actions needed to tackle climate-induced loss and damage at COP28 September 24, 2023 – During the Global Citizen festival in New York, Grace Ineza, the Global Coordinator at the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition, representing more than 900 young people from over 70 countries, unveiled a succinct and accessible 10-point… Read more

The global climate crisis has reached a critical juncture, requiring urgent action from the nations responsible for its acceleration. Unfortunately, recent affirmation of the United States’ stance on paying countries for loss and damages based on historic emissions has sent shockwaves through the global community, raising concerns about the future of climate action, especially on… Read more

Summary After two weeks of intense negotiations, the Bonn Climate Conference also referred to as the SBs, which opened on June 5th, drew to a close late in the evening on June 15th. The SBs are a critical platform for assessing progress since the previous Conference of Parties (COP 27 Egypt) and setting the stage… Read more

Dear Youth of Canada and the United States, In these challenging times, the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition extends a sincere and unwavering support to the youth in developed countries. We, as young individuals representing both developed and developing nations, unite to address the urgent crisis of climate change, which has recently manifested itself through… Read more