Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP
Representing Future Generations in Environmental Governance
We champion the meaningful inclusion and leadership of young people in global environmental decision-making.
What CYMG does
One constituency, several ways to participate.
CYMG supports youth networks, youth-led organizations, and young advocates working across environmental policy through UNEA, regional coordination, thematic working groups, public resources, events, and membership.
Focus areas
Key areas
Find a working group
Choose the portfolio that matches your policy work.
Follow regional forums
Connect with regional focal points and forum records.
Track UNEA processes
Follow youth inputs to UNEA, CPR, and consultations.
Read news and opportunities
See calls, articles, event notices, and activity recaps.
Use documents and submissions
Find interventions, policies, and public resources.
Join CYMG
Join the constituency and follow participation channels.
Road to UNEA-7 and the Youth Environment Assembly
Youth representatives from around the world will convene in Nairobi to shape policy inputs for the UN Environment Assembly and related processes.
Opportunities
Current opportunities and events
Run by youth volunteers
CYMG is coordinated by a Global Steering Committee, regional facilitators, and working group focal points. All roles are held by young people under 30.
Help shape environmental governance.
Join CYMG to follow consultations, working groups, events, documents, and youth-led UNEP engagement.