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SUMMARY:International Climate and Sustainability Youth Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting young people aged 16–30 to join us for this y
 outh summit in London\, in the context of COP31.\nThe International Climat
 e and Sustainability Youth Summit 2026 will take place to coincide with CO
 P31 in Türkiye. Join us and share your views!\nThe Summit is co-hosted by
  the United Nations Association Climate & Oceans and the Leverhulme Centre
  for Wildfires\, Environment and Society\, Imperial College London.\nInspi
 red by the global momentum surrounding COP31\, this international gatherin
 g will bring together young leaders\, diplomats\, academics\, sustainabili
 ty and geopolitics experts\, policymakers and civil society to discuss the
  urgent climate and sustainability challenges shaping our shared future.\n
 Discussions will focus on interconnected challenges including global water
  and energy security\, wildfires and climate resilience\, international re
 lations and geopolitics\, and the role of youth leadership in driving clim
 ate action.\nAt the Youth Summit\, we will hear the latest developments an
 d outcomes from COP31 in Türkiye\, engage in thought-provoking discussion
 s\, connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for climate a
 ction\, and explore practical pathways towards a more sustainable\, resili
 ent and secure world. From inspiring keynote speakers to impactful discuss
 ions\, the event will provide opportunities to learn\, exchange ideas and 
 contribute to the climate conversation.\nWhether you’re already involved
  in environmental initiatives or just starting your journey\, this summit 
 welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels.\nConfirmed 
 speakers include:\n\nH.E. O. Koray Ertaş – Ambassador of the Republic o
 f Türkiye to the United Kingdom\nH.E. Alibek Bakayev – Ambassador of th
 e Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom\nThe Lord Mayor of Oxford\,
  Councillor Chewe Munkonge\nLady Mayoress of Oxford\, Mrs Carol Munkonge\n
 Mrs Judith Diment\, MBE – Rotary International and Vice Chair\, Internat
 ional PolioPlus Committee\nJohn M. Roberts – Methinks\; Atlantic Council
 ’s Global Energy Center\nDr Theo Keeping – Imperial College London\nDr
  Prerita Agarwal – Imperial College London\nVladimir Jorbenadze – Univ
 ersity of Exeter\nSpeakers from the UNA Youth Council\n\nThis is a free ev
 ent\, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and avoid empty seats.
  While we generally do not have to turn people away\, this does mean we ca
 nnot guarantee all ticket holders a place. Admission is on a first come\, 
 first served basis.\nAlthough the event is aimed primarily at young people
  aged 16–30\, it is an intergenerational event and all are welcome\, reg
 ardless of age
URL:https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/213567/international-climate-and-sust
 ainability-youth-summit-2026/
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LOCATION:Lecture theatre 200\, City and Guilds Building\, South Kensington 
 Campus\, Imperial College London\, London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
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