Addressing loss and damage is about ensuring that vulnerable communities are not left alone to face the impacts of the climate crisis. Communities that have contributed the least to greenhouse gas emissions are among those most affected, while having limited

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition stands in solidarity with the people and communities of Nepal and Tibet affected by the devastating floods caused by massive glacial collapse on the morning of 26 August 2026. As we write, thousands remain

Established after COP25, the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition is an international network of over 1,500 young activists, negotiators, and working professionals from more than 90 countries across the Global South and North. Through advocacy, evidence-based research, and direct engagement

Established after COP25, the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition is an international network of over 1,500 young activists, negotiators, and working professionals from more than 90 countries across the Global South and North. Through advocacy, evidence-based research, and direct engagement

Established after COP25, the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition is an international network of over 1,500 young activists, negotiators, and working professionals from more than 90 countries across the Global South and North. Through advocacy, evidence-based research, and direct engagement

INTRODUCTION The Santiago Network occupies a distinct and indispensable position within the UNFCCC loss and damage architecture. It is the mechanism for catalyzing technical assistance from Organizations, Bodies, Networks, and Expertise (OBNEs) to developing countries to avert, minimize, and address

LDYC is a global, youth-led coalition advocating for climate justice through fair and accessible Loss and Damage finance. It amplifies the voices of young people, especially from the Global South and frontline communities, who are disproportionately affected by climate impacts.

Loss and Damage is not only a human rights issue; it is the result of 30 years of climate inaction that has caused irreversible impacts to developing countries and frontline communities, who are constantly forced to choose between development and

As a global coalition of over 1,400 young people stretching across 100+ countries, we have been committed since 2020 to holding world leaders accountable on meaningfully addressing loss and damage, which includes amplifying the voices of youth and frontline communities

The Loss and Damage Youth Coalition was established following COP25, to serve as a global network of young activists, negotiators, storytellers, researchers, and working professionals from the Global South and North. We aim to hold leaders accountable for taking concrete