Youth from Mexico’s Oil-Producing Regions Toward a Just Energy Transition

The Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) bring together young Mexicans to discuss, learn, and propose solutions to the climate crisis.

These gatherings are held under the guidance of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with the goal of influencing intergovernmental climate policies.  Brenda Rodríguez and Julián Martínez are facilitating a workshop with youth from oil-producing regions to reflect on how the industry has shaped their communities and what their aspirations are for an inclusive energy transition.

At NRGI, we focus on:

• Advancing youth-led climate agendas.
• Prioritizing the local realities of oil-producing regions.
• Amplifying the voices of young people living in these areas.

The event includes 200 delegates, 6 working sessions, and networking opportunities, with outcomes to be compiled into a National Youth Declaration. Notable participants include organizations like Reacciona, Greenpeace, Oxfam, UNICEF, ICM, UNAM, Conexiones Climáticas, and Nuestro Futuro, among others.