LCOY Canada

LCOY CANADA 2024 : Event Overview

On August 3, 2024, the LCOY CANADA 2024 - Climate Conference of Canadian Youth was held at the Richmond Aberdeen Square in BC, Canada. Through the official recognition and authorization of the United Nations YOUNGO and UNFCCC, the GreenFutures Environmental Foundation launched the 2024 conference.

LCOY is an empowerment activity led by young people, hoping to give young people an excellent opportunity to gather and communicate and cooperate in environmental solutions, climate action and sustainability. There are six official sponsors of LCOY CANADA this year, including GreenFutures, Mingde College, Global Youth Philanthropy, Vancouver Davis College, Human and Nature Youth Club, UBC Faculty of Forestry Asia Forest Research Centre. The Climate Youth Branch, successfully held at the Richmond Aberdeen Center last Saturday, was co-sponsored by GreenFutures and Mingde College.

Local Conference of Youth Canada 2024

LCOY CANADA is a conference for youth ages 15-35 to participate in keynote speeches, workshops, presentations, and panel discussions surrounding the themes of each year. By attending the conference youth will be able to voice the future you want to live in and it will be shared directly with the United Nations. We are inviting all youth (ages 15-35) and youth entities to come to LCOY CANADA to listen, learn, and have a voice in their future.

Together, we will prioritize efforts to accelerate emissions reductions through a pragmatic energy transition, reform land use, and transform food systems. We will work to mobilize solutions for vulnerable countries, operationalize loss and damage, and deliver an inclusive Conference - COP28 UAE.

Guest Speaker:

Gary is an economist who currently works for the federal government as an advisor to Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Gary has previously worked for the World Bank and the OECD on energy economics. He has a Masters Degree from the University of Cambridge and was a visiting fellow at the Oxford Institute of Energy Economics. Outside of his work, Gary is often found sailing. He is from White Rock BC and is the curator of TEDx White Rock this year.

Guest Speaker:

Ayshka Najib is a climate justice activist and an intersectional feminist based in the UAE. Her work focuses on ensuring the leadership and meaningful participation of those at the frontlines of the crisis and this is reflected in her advocacy with Fridays For Future MAPA.

Guest Speaker:

Vincent is a seasoned communicator, sustainability expert and visiting professor with 25+ experience in food, packaging, automotive, and hospitality industries. Passionate about entrepreneurship, he founded two private companies and is currently developing a top-notch sustainable hospitality project in Italy. He also supported start-ups in the renewable energy and AgTech sectors with their marketing and sustainability strategies as well as their B-Corp certification in his vest of certified B-Leader.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Anba Kunjayah Peace Ambassador to the United Nations and African Union 6RG Governor of Western Canada.

Guest Speaker:

Mr. Jay Lees, President, Global Economic Development Institute

Guest Speaker:

Jun Hu: Director of the Canadian Rock Paintings Association and Director of He Rui Academy

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Aparajita Goswami: Environmentalist, Researcher, Founder of Zero Waste Ladakh

Youth Speaker： Eric Wei, sustainability economy

Youth Speaker： Tao Jin, Low- Carbon lifestyle

Youth Speaker：

Mason Sun, Recycle technology and political strategies