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Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP

A global team.
A shared purpose.

Meet our people

Steering Committee
and Operations Team

Connecting young people across regions and disciplines to shape environmental action. Meet the people coordinating CYMG’s work with the UN Environment Programme and supporting our constituency every day.

Find your CYMG connection

Explore our people by name, country, role, or area of work.

Global Chairs

The two Global Chairs are elected by UNEP-accredited organisations once every 2 years. They maintain the relationship with UNEP and key stakeholders and convene the wider team that facilitates the constituency's work.

Regional Focal Points

Regional focal points keep youth participation connected to local realities and regional UNEP processes.

Thematic Focal Points

Thematic focal points organize youth input around the substantive environmental portfolios that shape CYMG policy work.

Affiliated Networks

Affiliated network leads connect CYMG to specialist youth platforms with their own communities and programmes.

Horizontal Programmes

Horizontal programme leads hold cross-cutting functions that support policy coordination, knowledge work, and child participation.

Operations Team

Operations roles keep communications, community engagement, social media, and the website moving day to day.

Your voice belongs in the conversation.

Connect with a regional or thematic working group and take part in CYMG’s work.

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