Take a look at the remarkable young leaders representing the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) at COP29. They are passionate advocates for climate action and bring diverse skills, insights, and experiences from around the world. Each delegate is dedicated to addressing the impacts of climate change and advocating for gender-inclusive policies that empower women and girls in environmental decision-making. Through initiatives ranging from grassroots mobilization and community education to policy advocacy and climate resilience projects, they represent a powerful, united voice for sustainable change on a global stage.







Our Key Asks at COP29
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time and poses a critical threat to our future. Girls and women are disproportionately affected by climate change due to the existing gender inequality which worsens their vulnerability. Despite the fact that they can play a vital role in responding to environmental degradation and climate change, they are often excluded from relevant wider discourse, and their participation in decision-making is limited. This further undermines their ability to influence measures designed to address climate change and environmental degradation.
As the leading voluntary organization for girls and young women, with 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 153 countries, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), believes that girls and young women must participate at all levels of decision making and in the design, delivery and implementation of all relevant environmental programmes in order to shape a sustainable and equal future for all. COP29 should be an opportunity for girls to speak out and share their concerns to the international community. To let the world, know that if we are to solve the climate crisis, we need to #BringInTheGirls.