A Global Youth Platform
Shaping the Future of Climate Intervention
We empower youth to lead the conversation on near-term climate risks and solutions
Centering Youth in the Climate Intervention Conversation
The Global Young Leaders Initiative is a platform for young leaders — those most affected by climate threats — to be at the forefront of future developments in climate intervention research and policy.
Launched in response to a gap in youth inclusion in climate intervention discussions, GYLI consists of co-led by a group of youth-led climate organizations from around the world.
What We Stand For
GYLI exists to ensure young people, particularly those from the most climate-vulnerable regions, are not only heard but empowered to shape the future of climate intervention. We believe in radical inclusion, intergenerational equity, and bold imagination rooted in evidence and collaboration.
Inclusion
Amplify youth voices from underrepresented communities.
Our Theory of Change
Capacity
Equip young leaders with tools, mentorship,and research skills.
Impact
Enable informed contributions to climate intervention dialogues.
Why Youth Must Lead
Young people are not waiting. They are already driving solutions. With the largest youth population in history and the most to lose from inaction, youth leadership is not optional. It is essential.
Our Goals
Increase meaningful youth participation in SRM discussions.
Raise the voices and influence of young people in public dialogue and decision-making.
Build a strong network of young leaders contributing to climate intervention research and policy..
Deepen youth's understanding of climate intervention science and its implications.
Support youth-led organizations with mentorship, tools, and global connections.
Our Core Sessions
Understanding Near-Term Climate Risk
Explore the science behind climate intervention and why the next few decades matter most.
Youth Leadership in Action
Hear from young leaders taking charge in climate spaces, from grassroots organizing to global policy rooms.
Tools and Technologies for Intervention
Dive into emerging strategies and interventions shaping global responses to climate extremes.
Envisioning Our Future Together
Join a creative conversation on what a youth-led climate future could look like, from imagination to impact.
