After Greta began addressing other issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and indigenous rights in the Polar region, she is no longer the girlfriend of international media. But, in its wake, other young climate leaders are growing, building alliances, mobilizing millions and keeping the struggle for money and the center of the planet. Such a leader is Agustin Ocaña from Ecuador, to whom Global Youth Coalition (GYC) has already activated over one million young people in 177+ countries. Now, they are planning a bold Atlantic trip to Cop30.
During the COP 29 in Baku, the founder and chairman of Gyc, Agustin Ocaña, sent a strong message to the world’s leaders, looking straight to the camera during a global broadcast for us we have no time: “We, young people, are receiving anymore Strong.
Agustin Ocaña from Ecuador is the founder and chairman of the Youth Alliance Globa and he is now … [+]
Agustin Ocaña from Ecuador is the founder and chairman of the Global Alliance Youth and he is now invited to many of the COP negotiations. Photo: Adil Yusilov
Gyc’s vision is a world where young people -led innovation and intergenerative cooperation form the present and the future. They do it through training, campaigns and digital content, and they now have representatives in some of the negotiations during police officers.
R4P side events at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference Cop 16 in Colombia 2024.
Reformation4peace Side event at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference Cop16 in Colombia 2024.
“Our mission is to empower young people with the tools, platforms and networks we need to lead the influential climate and social initiatives as we build bridges in generations for a sustainable future,” says Agustin Ocaña, currently based in Hong Kong. “We intend to turn ideas into action, voices in motion and challenges in opportunities.”
Gyc is now launching their third youth climate training education program (GYCT) along with Oxford University, which has already withdrawn 20,000 applications in its first two repetitions. Many of those who are active in Gyc are volunteers, and Agustin Ocaña says the coalition can empower many young people if they had more funding. They are also working with an extensive ecosystem regeneration program called Reforting4peace.
GYC work centers for climate, energy and climate financing. At the heart of their mission is the avocado framework – a bold initiative that unites interested parties about responsible actions. This frame concentrates efforts in three main areas: outdoor -based solutions, a clean and fair energy transition and the loss and damage fund.
“The idea is simple but powerful: while governments negotiate, we empower individuals and communities to take action.”
Gyc has sent delegates to Cop every year since the police officer at Sharm El Sheikh, where Agustin had a meeting with the UN Secretary General. During COP 29, they gave the main interventions, for example, the loss and damage fund and outdoor -based solutions, ensuring that young people’s voices affect global decision making.
Agustin Ocaña and Luji Romouzi on the roundtable with Antonio Guterres Secretary General … [+]
Agustin Ocaña and Luji Romouzi on the roundtable with Antonio Guterres Secretary General of KB at COP27.
This year they are building a community of COP30 actors with young people, scientists and influencers to join “OMW 20+10 – Copy for Cop”. 20+10 refers to the fact that it is 20 years since the Kyoto protocol came into force and 10 years since the Paris Agreement was adopted. In what can be very harsh conditions of the Atlantic.
“This journey is more than symbolic. It is a call to recognize and empower those holding the weight of our future. The next 10 years will determine the fate of our planet. OMW 20+10 is a reminder that the tide will not Times. Imagine the humble avocado? The avocado staff is now gaining withdrawal among decision makers globally.
Beyond politics, Gyc is creating powerful partnerships that extend its influence from high -level negotiations on basic actions. Its impact is now being recognized globally – Coaña was recently appointed chairman of the land panel 2025, a prestigious role that underlines the Gyc leadership in climate action. Moreover, Agustin is cooperating with the tennis of Asia Pacific (APT), which embraces sustainability as an essential value in the development of sport and youth.
Through these partnerships, Gyc is proving that climate leadership is not limited to conference rooms – it is happening on the ground, in communities and in industry.
“We equip the next generation with the means, knowledge and network to guide the fight against climate change. As we grow up, so does our influence, proving that young people are not just tomorrow’s leaders, we are leading today.”