Global Young Leaders Initiative

Youth Leading the Future of Climate Intervention

We are young. We are global. We are taking action.

The Global Young Leaders Initiative (GYLI) is a platform for young climate leaders, researchers and professionals to shape the future of climate intervention research and policy. As youth face the most severe consequences of climate change for the rest of their lives, GYLI ensures their voices, expertise, and leadership are at the center of global discussions on Climate Intervention.

We firmly believe that rapid and ambitious climate mitigation, including an equitable fossil fuel phase-out, and climate adaptation must remain the primary global priority.

At the same time, open and inclusive dialogues and scientific research on climate intervention are necessary to understand all options to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis. GYLI creates a unique collaborative space where young leaders from around the world can work together, exchange knowledge, and develop shared frameworks that reflect diverse perspectives and priorities. We believe the people who will live through the worst impacts of climate change must help decide how to respond and that young leaders should have meaningful opportunities to voice their opinions and concerns in an open and just manner.ntion.

Why We Exist

GYLI exists to ensure that young people are not left out of decisions that will shape the Earth's future. We create opportunities for young leaders from every region to learn, lead, and influence the global response to near-term climate risks, especially through climate intervention research and policy.