
The COP31, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20 this year, will be a platform for the youths, as several hundred young climate activists are expected to raise their voices, highlighting the realities and demands of the countries’ climate-affected communities. The youths are also expected to focus on marginalised people living in climate-vulnerable areas across the globe and emphasise the need for youth participation in decision-making to fight the impacts of climate change. What the Bangladeshi youths are thinking about the issues are presented below: