The Thematic city consultation involved discussions Reimagining Jaipur: Youth-Led Solutions for a Sustainable and Climate-Ready City.
RAJASTHAN (Jaipur), 19 August 2025-— The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN), in collaboration with UNICEF India, Sattvic Soul Foundation, and local partners including SafetiPin and Bindi International, hosted the Jaipur edition of the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) India 2025 City Consultation Series at Hotel Holiday Inn.
The consultation brought together over 60 youth and children from diverse backgrounds to co-develop local climate policy recommendations. This participatory workshop included contextual briefings by local experts and thematic discussions. These youth-led dialogues amplified lived experiences and regional insights, contributing meaningfully to climate discourse.
LCOY India 2025 city consultations are affiliated with YOUNGO, the official youth constituency to the UNFCCC. The outcomes of the city consultations will be integrated in India’s National Youth Statement, a key policy input to the Global Youth Statement and India’s youth positioning for COP30, the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil.
The theme of discussion for Jaipur city consultation was– Reimagining Jaipur: Youth-Led Solutions for a Sustainable and Climate-Ready City. The participants discussed five identified priorities which includes Urban Infrastructure & Planning for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Water Conservation & Resource Management, Renewable Energy & Low-Carbon Transitions and Inclusive Climate Education & Youth Action.
“The purpose of this climate change consultation in Jaipur is to get the voices of youth of Rajasthan out and put it in the national youth statement, so that they are not missed”, Divya Mehta, a member of Indian youth climate network IYCN. Each consultation aims to elevate youth and children as critical agents of change in addressing the climate crisis. The inclusive, localised, session focused on inclusion, lived experiences, and India’s national climate priorities such as just transitions, urban resilience, nature-based solutions, and youth empowerment based on real challenges and efforts.
For me climate change is an opportunity: for young people to lead, innovate, and act. As Bal Sarpanch, I see climate action as our duty and our power. From planting trees to harvesting rainwater, we’re proving that even the smallest villages can lead in resilience. We’re not waiting for solutions, we’re creating them”, said 15-year-old Mishkaa Rathor a resident of Jahota village, Jaipur, an attendee at the consultation.
Kailash Chand Paharia, Member Secretary of the Rajasthan Youth Board, shared that over 11,000 youth clubs have been established across the state. He emphasized the state government’s commitment to addressing climate change, highlighted by the introduction of a green budget. These youth clubs are being actively engaged in promoting green events and eco-friendly games, encouraging young people to adopt sustainable habits. “It’s crucial for everyone to shift towards a sustainable lifestyle,” he said. “A simple yet meaningful step would be to plant a tree on your birthday—a personal promise to contribute to the fight against climate change.”
Rushabh Hemani, Chief of UNICEF Rajasthan, highlighted the importance of involving children and youth in climate discussions. “The effects of climate change are visible and deeply felt,” he noted. “This consultation process is vital to amplify the voices of young people and children. These voices will be shared at the highest levels, and UNICEF is working closely with partners to ensure representation from across various states.”
LCOY India 2025 city consultations are affiliated with YOUNGO, the official youth constituency to the UNFCCC. The outcomes of the city consultations will be integrated in India’s National Youth Statement, a key policy input to the Global Youth Statement and India’s youth positioning for COP30, the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil. The five-city series of youth-led climate dialogues are being held in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Patna, and Guwahati leading to national consultation in Bhopal.
About the Organizations
Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is India’s largest youth-led climate organization, working to amplify young voices in climate policy and action across the country. Sattvic Soul Foundation (SSF) focuses on sustainable development and environmental conservation through community-driven initiatives and youth engagement. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to promote the rights and wellbeing of every child, with climate action being a key priority for protecting children’s futures. YOUNGO is the official children and youth constituency of the UNFCCC, representing the voices of young people in international climate negotiations.
