International youth climate change conference in Korea prepares for COP30

More than 150 passionate young climate leaders from Korea and representatives from Madagascar, Brazil, Syria and Estonia gathered at Seoul National University’s Gwanak Campus for the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Korea 2025, the country’s official youth climate gathering recognized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change youth constituency, July 4. Held under the theme “Re: Climate – Rethink, Reconnect, Respond,” the conference offered a vital platform for Korean youth to reimagine climate solutions, foster stronger connections and shape practical actions for a sustainable future. Anjatiana Radoharinirina traveled from Madagascar to talk about the need to take action on climate change centered around young people. “Seventy percent of the population in Madagascar is under 35. That’s why investing in young people is not a choice, it’s a necessity,” she told The Korea Times. Radoharinirina coordinates the largest youth alliance in the country dedicated to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and desertification. Her alliance brings togetherWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times