LCOY Canada

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.

Watch the opening ceremony:

About LCOY:

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.

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.

Conference Themes:

Low Carbon Lifestyle
Sustainable Coastal Communities
Low Carbon Economy
Recycling Systems

FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH

This event was put on by a team of over 25 youth consisting of organizations, marking, logistics, youth speakers and more.

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Watch the presentations:

Gary Xie

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.

Ayshka Najib

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.

Vincent

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.