Y7 interview with Evie Aspinall

Y7 interview with Evie Aspinall

The youth engagement group for the Group of 7 (United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan) is known as Youth 7 (Y7) [1]. In this interview with Evie Aspinall, we expand on ClimaTalk’s introductory Y7 article and delved into a...
Youth Participation & Policymaking: YOUNGO

Youth Participation & Policymaking: YOUNGO

When following global climate summits it certainly seems as though policy and decision-making are left to heads of states, governments, and relevant delegates. It can seem out of reach and steeped in a level of secrecy, but there are ways for young people to be...
Carbon Controversy: Looking Into the REDD+ Programme

Carbon Controversy: Looking Into the REDD+ Programme

When looking at the REDD+ (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries) programme at surface-level, there is reason to...
The Paris Agreement: A focus on the Katowice Package

The Paris Agreement: A focus on the Katowice Package

The Katowice Package, in simple terms, lays out the procedures and mechanisms needed to make the Paris Agreement operational [1]. The package was agreed upon at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP) after extensive discussions surrounding the technical aspects of...
Women at COP

Women at COP

SHE Changes Climate:  Why we need more women at international climate negotiations  Did you know that empowering women can lead to more effective climate solutions?  Women represent almost 50% of the world’s population [1]. Nevertheless, women...
What is the YOUTH 7 (Y7) Summit?

What is the YOUTH 7 (Y7) Summit?

The Group of 7 (G7) is the gathering of world leaders from seven of the most advanced economies, namely, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan [1]. The G7 meet annually to discuss important shared issues such as climate...