WHAT IS LCOY CANADA?
LCOY Canada 2026 (Local Conference of Youth Canada) is Canada's official youth-led climate conference under the YOUNGO constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Bringing together young leaders, researchers, educators, Indigenous voices, policymakers, and industry experts from across the country, the conference provides a platform for meaningful dialogue on Canada's most pressing climate challenges and opportunities.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative policy sessions, participants will develop the National Youth Statement (NYS), which represents the collective voice of Canadian youth and contributes to the Global Youth Statement presented at the annual Conference of Youth (COY) and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP). LCOY Canada 2026 aims to empower youth aged 15–35 to become informed climate leaders, foster cross-sector collaboration, and inspire innovative, equitable, and actionable solutions for a sustainable future in Canada and beyond.
An Official Event Of:
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Take Action & Sustainability Facts
1) Food empowerment
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Growing food yourself or participating in community gardens
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Eating locally and seasonally
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Choosing plant-based when possible
2) Using your voice politically and researching political candidates
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How is your city council standing up for oceans and the environment? LOOK FOR:
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Strong climate policy
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Fossil fuel policies
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Carbon taxes
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Vote on October 17th if you’re 18 and older!
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Send letters to your MPs and MPPs to demand a better future (especially if you are not old enough to vote yet!)
3) Visit 350.org and dogwoodbc.ca
4) Get involved in local communities
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Beach clean ups
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Volunteer at Stanley Park
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Sierra Club BC
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Vancouver Kelp Fest
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Ocean Wise: Youth to Sea
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BTCEA: youth for climate justice
Facts about canada
Current Inspiring Progress:
1) Ocean restoration
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Local to Burrard Inlet in Vancouver: Neptune project. Restoring Bull Kelp populations to restore the ecosystem after dredging and industrial detrimental impacts
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Kelp Rescue Initiative: BC initiative restoring kelp populations mainly on Vancouver Island
2) Endangered animals like Beavers and Canadian Geese have rebounded and been added to the list of “least concern” animals after being hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s.
3) Decreases in poaching have caused 78% of endangered marine species to rebound.
Harsh Truths:
1) There are over 36,000 pieces of Garbage floating near the Coast of BC at any point in time.
2) Forest fires in BC have caused up to 2500 premature deaths around BC.
3) Diseases from Environmental damages have cost over 14 billion dollars to BC every single year.
Conference Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Registration & Networking
9:30 - 9:50 AM | Opening Ceremony
10:00 - 11:40 AM | Session I (Theme 1 & Theme 2)
11:40 - 12:25 PM | Panel Discussion (Theme 1 & Theme 2)
12:25 - 1:10 PM | Pizza Lunch
1:10 - 2:40 PM | Session II (Theme 3 & Theme 4)
2:55 - 3:40 PM | Panel Discussion (Theme 3 & Theme 4)
3:40 - 4:40 PM | Session III (Theme 5)
5:05 - 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks
5:30 - 5:45 PM | Photo Time
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