Several young people subscribed to the manifesto “A Planet, Many Realities, One Justice – Manifesto for an Intersectional Climate Justice”, a document that advocates more inclusive environmental policies, the active participation of youth in public decisions, and solutions that take into account social inequalities and the different impacts of climate change on communities, was released in a communiqué.
According to the same source, starting from the recognition that the climate crisis is also a social crisis, the youth argue that its effects do not affect all people equally and that communities in situations of greater vulnerability are often the most exposed to environmental risks. The document thus places climate justice and social justice at the center of action, with an intersectional approach that considers the different forms of discrimination and inequality.
Among the main proposals presented are the creation of a National Assembly of Students, the implementation of mechanisms that guarantee a mandatory response from decision-makers to the proposals of young people, and the strengthening of Global Citizenship Education in schools. The manifesto also advocates measures to combat food and textile waste, guarantee the right to food, promote more resilient cities and territories, combat energy poverty and ensure a just energy transition.
The effective participation of youths, women, racialized people, migrants, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and populations from marginalized territories in environmental decisions is another central demand.
Beyond the proposals directed at policymakers, the signatories commit to individual and collective pledges to fight misinformation, community mobilization, volunteering, conscious consumption and environmental protection. The manifesto also foresees the development of a digital campaign, political pressure actions, protests and the holding of an online assembly open to all interested in contributing to this agenda.
The release of the document takes place at a time when the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) is underway, from November 9 to 20, in Antalya, Turkey. This moment provides an opportunity to reinforce the visibility of the youths’ demands and the importance of integrating social justice, civic participation and inclusion into responses to the climate emergency.
The names of the youths who signed the manifesto can be consulted on the page: A Planet, Many Realities, One Justice – Manifesto for an Intersectional Climate Justice
The document remains open to new signatories. Youths interested in associating their name with this collective position can consult and sign the Manifesto through the online form, contributing to amplify the voices that defend a fairer, more inclusive and participatory climate action.
Manifesto “A Planet, Many Realities, One Justice – Manifesto for an Intersectional Climate Justice”:
https://www.imvf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/manifesto-planeta-justica-realidades.pdf
Form for adhesion and signing of the manifesto:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzz7HNSmr3rHMJliwZmPBsDOeDu78RLogoQ3TKBP0FCssNvw/viewform
