Working groups

Our working groups are dedicated spaces for knowledge sharing and capacity building.

YPARD Policy Working Group

Our working groups are a great way to network and interact, share ideas and knowledge, discuss solutions, and reach targeted goals.

The YPARD Policy Working Group is all about knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning about various policy making processes. We coach young professionals on how to engage with different youth constituencies of the UN, connecting the different Rio conventions, advocacy preparation for youth representatives, and much more.

Join our WG
Declaration for Climate Justice
Negotiations Aligned Demands (2024)

The Global Youth Statement amplifies the collective voice of children and youth in the UN Climate Change process. This year's statement aligns with COP29’s provisional agendas, aiming to guide stakeholders, especially Parties, in taking action on key youth demands.

Rural Youth Manifesto: In Peace with Nature, CBD COP16 (2024)

Crafted by over 170 young people and endorsed by more than 1,000 signatories, this document reflects the voices, priorities, and proposals of   rural youth in tackling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

YPARD UNFCCC COP29 Position Paper (2024)

Ahead of the UNFCCC COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, this statement outlines key demands from youth representatives, and lays down actionable recommendations in the fight against climate change.

YPARD UNCCD COP16 Position Paper (2024)

Laying down the mandates and gaps of the UNCCD, this paper highlights key recommendations to be considered at COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Food Systems Pavilion Policy asks for COP28 (2023)

An open letter by a coalition of leading international food organisations that have committed to bring diverse perspectives together to achieve the shared goal of sustainable food systems.

Stockholm+50 YPARD Policy Position (2022)

This statement contains an overview of the Stockholm+50 and recommendations proposed by YPARD.

Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Agroforestry, Forests and Young Professional support (2022)

This statement highlights key topics and challenges related to young people's engagement in the forest sector.

COP27 Food and Agriculture Initiative First Consultation
In collaboration with YOUNGO (2022)

This paper consists of proposals for the COP27 agriculture and food initiative.

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Working groups typically address specific issues, tasks, or challenges.

If you have a specific issue that you are especially passionate to tackle,
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