Adapting Ambitions: Climate Change, Education, and Career Futures for Youth in the Global South.

SERAC-Bangladesh, alongside leading regional and international partner organizations, is convening a specialized COP31 side event focused on unlocking sustainable economic pathways for young people across the Global South.

As climate impacts accelerate, bridging the gap between climate policies, education systems, and market demands is critical. This session brings together youth leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address how climate education, green skills, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and entrepreneurship can translate high-level climate ambition into resilient, green livelihoods. Discussions will specifically address the integration of Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) and direct youth participation in implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

In Collaboration with:

Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY), SAARC Youth Platform (SYP), Youth Coalition for Climate Justice (YCCJ), Youth Advocacy Network (Pakistan), Youth for Environment Education and Development Foundation (Nepal), Youth Zero Waste and Climate Action, Green Future Foundation (India), Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (Nepal), Bagmati UNESCO Club, Ideas International, and Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal (YASEN), among others.

Event Overview

Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM TRT / 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM BST
Location: Türkiye Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP31, Antalya, Türkiye