The world is experiencing a rising youth population. This new generation has an increasing social and environmental awareness, with the energy and knowledge to lead our societies towards a low carbon and climate resilient future. Young people are actively engaged at local, national and global levels in raising awareness, running educational programmes, conserving our nature, promoting renewable energy, adopting environmentally-friendly practices and implementing adaptation and mitigation projects. Showcasing the work undertaken with and by youth is crucial for mobilizing climate action and influencing governments to act upon the new climate agreement.

The Intergenerational Inquiry is the highlight of the Young and Future Generations Day. It is organized jointly by YOUNGO, the UN Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate Change, and the UNFCCC secretariat. It provides an opportunity to engage youth delegates from around the world with key players on the intergovernmental climate change arena. This year will focus on role of youth in implementing the Paris agreement. 

The Intergenerational Inquiry is open for participation by young leaders, youth organizations, civil society, the private sector, UN agencies, practitioners and media accredited at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference COP 22/CMP 12. 

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