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Contribution short abstract

Co-authored by a youth climate activist and global development practitioner, this work encourages critical reflection on youth activists' inclusion into the multilateral arena.

Contribution long abstract

This work confronts the barriers, assumptions and power dynamics that can affect youth inclusion in political processes, especially in multinational contexts.

Brazil is a focal point for youth climate activism, as its Amazon rainforest is “at a tipping point” and “sharp differences in race, history, culture, and industry manifest many ‘Brazils,’” each affected differently by changes in climate (World Bank, 2024). This research centres the perspectives of Brazilian youth activists on their participation in global climate governance and programming. To this end, a specific demographic was targeted for participation: (1) Brazilian citizens, (2) aged 18 to 29, extended to 35 for traditional and Indigenous groups, and (3) who are active in climate change initiatives and have engaged in international climate-related events. The authors surface gaps in current multinational platforms engaging youth activists in hopes of informing the co-creation of more equitable models of collaboration that effectively address crises.