The UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change provides him with practical, outcome-oriented advice and diverse perspectives from the global youth climate movement to drive action on his climate policy objectives.
Convened under the UN’s Youth2030 strategy and Our Common Agenda, the Youth Advisory Group serves as a vital mechanism for the Secretary-General to engage directly with young people on climate-related issues. It recognizes youth not only as a group disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, but as essential actors, innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers driving change at every level. The third cohort of the Youth Advisory Group began its term on 12 August 2025.
In response to the concerning global trend of shrinking civic space that is putting young activists at risk and hindering meaningful youth engagement, the Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change has been expanded from seven to fourteen members. The Group was selected from a broad pool of candidates nominated by respected youth and climate-focused civil society organizations. The Youth Advisory Group includes representatives from across all regions of the world, with a variety of identities, experiences, perspectives, and expertise.
Recognizing that no single group can reflect the full diversity of the global youth climate movement, members are expected to engage widely across youth networks and bring forward perspectives beyond their own in their advice to the Secretary-General.
Please see criteria for the selection here.
“Climate change is the fight of our lives – and young people have been on the frontlines leading the charge for climate justice.”António Guterres, Secretary-General
Read Full List here ; https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/youth-in-action/youth-advisory-group
