The YCAA Interscholastic Conference

The 2026 Youth Climate Action Alliance Interscholastic Conference is on May 9th at Avenues: The World School in New York City.

  • The YCAA Interscholastic Conference is a hub for mentorship and community where attendees connect with professionals and student activists alike to explore opportunities to advance climate ambitions.

    Through guest speaker connections, educational workshops, and climate action showcases, the YCAA Interscholastic Conference will empower greater climate action citywide.

    By sharing progress, exchanging strategies, and meeting like-minded peers, participants leave equipped to increase their impact.

  • Students Ambassadors and members of our partner schools are welcome to attend. Faculty members and administrators from our partner schools are also invited to join us. View our partner schools here. Become a partner school.

  • This conference is your chance to turn passion into action. By attending, you’ll gain insight into how student leaders are tackling climate challenges, discover new strategies for your own initiatives, and learn directly from experts shaping the future of sustainability.

    Most importantly, you will be equipped with the tools, resources, and network to serve as a global leader of climate action.

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