After attending COP 26 The Government of The Bahamas pledged their commitment to invest in the development of youth capacity for climate solutions. In alignment with their pledge The Government partnered with YME Bahamas in hosting the first YOUNGO Caribbean Regional Conference of Youth for Climate Change. This meeting convened at the University of The Bahamas engaged youth from The Bahamas, throughout the Caribbean with a strong virtual representation from the Africa-Caribbean Climate Action Network.
Young people from different communities gathered to learn, create, write and connect. Outcomes from the RCOY include 1) Policy recomendations and Vision for future climate Action within the Caribbean and Africa 2) The establishment of a youth NDC task force to review and provide guidance on the Bahamas’ commitments 3) Foundational development of solutions for SDG 6 Quality Water and Sanitation in partnership with Bahamas UNESCO-IHP Committee
