LCOY Bangladesh 2026

The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Bangladesh 2026 concluded on 1 October 2026 at Bangla Academy in Dhaka with the publication and presentation of the Bangladesh Country Youth Climate Position to government representatives. Developed through the participation and contributions of approximately 300 young people from across Bangladesh, the position paper reflects youth perspectives, priorities, and recommendations for addressing the climate crisis. OAB Foundation participated as a co-organizer of LCOY Bangladesh 2026, contributing to a collaborative youth-led process aimed at strengthening meaningful youth participation in climate policymaking and advocacy. The two-day conference, held on 30 September and 1 October 2026, brought together young people from different parts of the country, including climate-vulnerable regions, to discuss the challenges faced by their communities and identify priorities for a fairer and more effective climate response. The closing programme was facilitated by Faria Sultana Omi, Chair of Brighters. Nurul Islam Moni MP, Chief Whip of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), attended as the Chief Guest. Dr. Saimum Parvez, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest and Climate Change, attended as the Guest of Honour. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Susan Vize, UNESCO Representative in Bangladesh; Ishrat Shabnam, Country Director of Practical Action; Sharif Jamil, Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh; Professor Dr. Ainun Nishat, Emeritus Professor at BRAC University; and Saidur Rahman Siam, Founder and Director of Brighters Foundation. In their remarks, government representatives emphasized the importance of youth participation in environmental protection and climate action. Nurul Islam Moni MP welcomed young people’s engagement and encouraged them to contribute actively through their ideas, voices, and initiatives. Dr. Saimum Parvez acknowledged the importance of the youth-developed position paper and expressed the government’s intention to communicate young people’s climate priorities through appropriate channels. The Bangladesh Country Youth Climate Position presented a range of youth priorities and recommendations, including climate justice, Loss and Damage, climate finance, climate adaptation, green employment, and meaningful youth participation in policymaking. These recommendations reflect the concerns and aspirations of young people seeking a more inclusive, equitable, and effective response to climate change. The conference was organized with the collaboration of Brighters Foundation and 30 youth organizations, with support from ActionAid, CARE, UNICEF Bangladesh, and Waterkeepers Bangladesh. OAB Foundation’s role as a co-organizer reflected its commitment to youth leadership, climate justice, policy advocacy, and inclusive climate action. The youth position paper is intended to serve as a foundation for presenting the priorities and demands of Bangladeshi young people at upcoming international climate negotiations, including COP31. By bringing community experiences and youth perspectives into national climate discussions, the initiative seeks to help ensure that climate policies and commitments respond to the realities faced by young people and climate-vulnerable communities. LCOY Bangladesh 2026 demonstrated the importance of collective youth leadership and collaboration in shaping climate priorities. Through its participation as a co-organizer, OAB Foundation continues to support opportunities for young people to contribute to climate policy, advocate for climate justice, and help build a sustainable future for Bangladesh.