Around 45 participants aged between 13 and 25 from across Maharashtra came together in Mumbai on Friday (August 22, 2025) to take part in a climate consultation aimed at shaping India’s contribution to the global climate agenda at COP30, scheduled for November in Brazil.

Organised by the Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) in partnership with UNICEF India and Sattvic Soul Foundation (SSF), the session formed part of the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) India 2025 city consultation series. The day-long consultation was hosted by All India Institute of Local Self-Government office in Andheri with support from local partners, including Agro Rangers, National Service Scheme, Pratyek’s NineIsMine platform, Mazi Vasundhara, and the Maharashtra State Climate Action Cell.