Indian Catholic Youth Movement Representative Joins COP31 Climate Talks

ANTALYA, November 13, 2026: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) is being represented at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) by Rohan Danny Machado, who is participating in the global summit being held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20.

Machado, a member of the FIMCAP Policy Pool and Joint Head of Communications at FIMCAP, is engaging with international discussions on climate finance, capacity-building, climate education and youth participation.

A key focus of his participation is climate finance, particularly the need to ensure that developing countries have access to predictable, appropriate and easily accessible funding to address climate challenges. He is also highlighting the importance of capacity-building to translate financial commitments into effective climate action at the grassroots level.

Machado is further exploring how climate education and public awareness can strengthen the implementation of climate policies, while ensuring that young people have a meaningful role in climate-related decision-making.

His participation brings the perspectives of Indian Catholic youth into global climate discussions and underscores the role of young people in promoting environmental responsibility and building a sustainable, climate-resilient future.

By Catholic Connect Reporter