LCOY Armenia 2026
On July 30 and 31, more than 100 youth and teenagers from all over Armenia will gather in one place to participate in the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY Armenia).
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Local Conference of Youth (LCOY)
On July 30-31, 2026, the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2026 - the largest and most prominent youth climate conference held within the official youth constituency of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), YOUNGO - will take place in Yerevan. LCOY is organized by Youth Climate Council, established in 2025 by UNICEF and Ministry of Environment of Armenia. The Conference is organized in partnership with UNICEF Armenia and the Armenian Tree Project (ATP).
The event aims to bring together more than 100 motivated young leaders aged 16–24 from all regions of Armenia to formulate their positions on the climate crisis and present them to government bodies, civil society, and international partners.
Over the course of two days, participants will engage in interactive workshops, expert and policy discussions, as well as practical sessions on shaping climate policy. The main outcome of the conference will be the National Youth Statement, which will be included in the COP31 Global Youth Statement and voiced on international platforms.
Through this application process, selected participants will not only present the issues and proposals from their communities but will also become part of the youth movement shaping Armenia’s climate future.
The language of the conference will be Armenian and English, with simultaneous translation.
Frequently asked questions
What is LCOY?
Every year, the UNFCCC organizes the Conference of Parties, better known as COP. As a pre-cursor to COP, YOUNGO organizes the Conference of Youth (COY), a global event where the demands of young people are consolidated into the Global Youth Statement (GYS), which is presented at COP.
Before the COY, Local COYs are held on a national level in over 70 countries. LCOYs serve as an opportunity for young activists to network, capacity build, discuss the climate reality of their areas, and draft the National Youth Statement on Climate, which feeds into the Global Youth Statement.
Young people, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented communities, deserve more opportunities to influence climate policy and shape our future. LCOY Armenia ensures young people are empowered and their voices are represented in decision making surrounding climate policy in Armenia. The Conference also seeks to reduce fragmentation and increase coordination across the country by bringing together youth representatives from all marzes.
Participants will hear from representatives of the Armenian Government, civil society and academia at the forefront of climate change advocacy and environmental science. The programme will include panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and group-work focusing on drafting the National Youth Statement that is representative of the needs of adolescents and young people across the country.
Deadline for submission was 18 July, 2026. Selected participants will be contacted on 2-3 July, 2026.
If you will not be selected or will not be able to attend, join the conversation online through #LCOYArmenia, #Youth4Climate, #ClimateActionNow hashtags and follow LCOY Armenia on Instagram.
Adolescents and young people of 16 to 24 ages.
Information on the conference venue will be updated.
LCOY Armenia is an event for youth under 24 years of age who have registered and were accepted into the conference. If your friends are interested in attending with you, we encourage them to apply by the deadline.
If you are under 18 years of age, you must have an adult guardian or chaperone present with you at the conference. This can be a family member. Adult guardians and chaperones should not participate in the conference discussions or activities unless they are also registered for the conference.
No! If accepted, the weekend-long conference is free to attend. UNICEF and ATP will support your travel and accommodation.
You can dress in business-casual attire if you have it, but it is not mandatory. The most important thing is that you are comfortable! We do not want the dress code to be a barrier for anyone to participate.
Please bring your ID or passport with you to the conference. You may want to bring a notebook, pen, and laptop or tablet to take notes and help draft the National Youth Statement.
LCOY Armenia will provide lunch, snacks during breaks, dinner and lunch.
Yes, LCOY Armenia 2026 will be the fourth LCOY to date in Armenia. For more information on the past two LCOYs, please visit: UNICEF website and LCOY Armenia webpage from UWC Dilijan.
If you have questions, please contact the team at:
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone number: +37498853611
Join the conversation online through #LCOYArmenia #Youth4Climate #ClimateActionNow hashtags and follow LCOY Armenia on Instagram.
LCOY Armenia 2026 Programme
Follow us for updates on LCOY Armenia 2026 events and final agenda, which will be published on July 27, 2026. Meanwhile, the discussion topics will focus on:
Day 1: Climate Talks
- Youth voices at CBD COP 17 and UNFCCC COP 31
- Youth and vulnerable voices in environmental decision-making
- Everything about climate change
Day 2: Action and Collaboration
Take the climate train: understanding the intersectionality of climate
Working groups on the draft statement:
- Intergenerational justice and the inclusion of children and young people
- Climate change and biodiversity
- Just transition and the green economy
- Climate finance and climate policy
- Development of the National Youth Climate Declaration
LCOY Armenia 2025
On 6–7 September 2025, the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2025 — held within YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — took place in Yerevan in partnership with UNICEF Armenia and the American University of Armenia (AUA) Acopian Center for the Environment.
The conference brought together young leaders aged 16–24 from across Armenia for two days of interactive workshops, expert and policy discussions, and practical sessions on climate action and policy.
Participants jointly developed Armenia’s National Youth Statement, reflecting young people’s priorities and recommendations on the climate crisis. The statement was submitted as part of the COP30 Global Youth Statement, ensuring that the voices of young people from Armenia were represented in international climate discussions.