Join the RCOY Africa 2026 Delegates Call
Applications are open for RCOY Africa 2026, bringing together young climate leaders from across the continent for the Regional Conference of Youth, taking place in Accra, Ghana, from 18–21 October 2026.
The regional gathering will bring together young people from across Africa to exchange ideas, strengthen climate leadership, build regional partnerships and contribute to discussions shaping Africa’s climate priorities ahead of COP31.
About RCOY Africa 2026
The Regional Conference of Youth (RCOY) is the regional edition of the Conference of Youth (COY), held ahead of the annual UNFCCC Conference of the Parties. RCOY Africa serves as an important platform for young Africans to bring together national and regional perspectives and contribute to the wider global youth climate agenda.
The 2026 edition will build on recommendations from Local Conferences of Youth (LCOYs) held across African countries and provide space for participants to develop a stronger, unified African youth position on climate action.
The theme for RCOY Africa 2026 is:
“Driving Integrated Solutions Across Africa's Climate Agenda for Impact, Resilience and Justice.”
The deadline to apply is 9 September 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT.
Applicants should note that the application must be completed in their own words. The organisers state that the use of generative AI to write application responses is not permitted.
Interested young African climate leaders can submit their applications through the official application link:
RCOY Africa 2026 offers young people a platform to connect beyond national borders, share African perspectives and contribute to climate conversations that can shape the continent’s future.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
- Connect with young climate leaders and changemakers from across Africa.
- Exchange experiences and ideas on Africa’s climate priorities.
- Strengthen their knowledge and leadership skills.
- Collaborate on regional climate solutions.
- -Contribute to discussions on climate impact, resilience and justice.
- Help amplify African youth perspectives in the global climate process.
- Build networks with other young people, organisations and climate stakeholders.
- Are between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the event.
- Are citizens or residents of an African country.
- Have an interest or demonstrated engagement in climate action and related issues.
- Are willing to actively participate in discussions, collaboration and regional youth climate initiatives.
- The selection process is competitive, with fully and partially funded spaces available in limited numbers. Applications will be assessed based on factors including motivation, leadership experience, climate engagement, diversity, regional representation, inclusion and the applicant’s potential contribution to the conference.
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