ClimaNEX : Africa-ROK Youth Climate Negotiation Fellowship

GBSI welcomes stakeholders to advance Africa–Korea climate diplomacy with youth engagement, negotiation capacity building, and partnership. Advancing Africa–Korea Climate Diplomacy: Launching the ClimaNEX Fellowship GBSI, in partnership with the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is pleased to convene a special event at the COP31 Korea Pavilion to mark the launch of the Africa–Korea Climate Negotiation and Policy Fellowship (ClimaNEX) and the formalisation of institutional cooperation between AGN and GBSI. As climate negotiations become increasingly complex, strengthening the participation and capacity of emerging climate negotiators and policy professionals is essential to advancing inclusive, effective, and evidence-based climate action. Recognising the importance of interregional cooperation, ClimaNEX seeks to establish a sustained platform connecting young professionals from Africa and the Republic of Korea through collaborative research, policy dialogue, and practical engagement in international climate governance. The inaugural fellowship, running from October 2026 to October 2027, brings together 10 young Korean and African fellows to strengthen their understanding of international climate negotiations, develop policy research capabilities, and engage with experienced climate diplomats and practitioners. Key Programme Highlights • AGN–GBSI Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony: Formalising institutional cooperation between the African Group of Negotiators and GBSI to support youth capacity building, joint policy research, and sustained Africa–Korea engagement in climate diplomacy. • Africa–Korea Youth Climate Dialogue: Bringing together young representatives from Africa and Korea to exchange perspectives on meaningful youth participation in international climate negotiations, capacity-building priorities, and opportunities for interregional cooperation. • Introducing the ClimaNEX Fellowship: Presenting the fellowship's objectives and planned activities, including collaborative policy research, expert engagement, negotiation capacity building, and the 2027 Model COP. Distinguished Participants The event will bring together representatives of climate diplomacy institutions and emerging youth climate leaders, including: • Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah – Chair, African Group of Negotiators (AGN) • H.E. Kyun Jong-ho – Ambassador for Climate Change, Republic of Korea (Invited) • Mr. Youngbin Choi – President & Chief Researcher, GBSI • African and Korean Youth Representatives – Participants in the ClimaNEX Fellowship and Youth Climate Dialogue Through the signing ceremony and youth dialogue, AGN and GBSI aim to strengthen institutional partnerships, create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of climate negotiators, and establish a foundation for sustained Africa–Korea cooperation beyond COP31. Event Information • Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 • Time: 15:30–16:30 (Türkiye Time) • Venue: Korea Pavilion, COP31, Antalya, Türkiye • Organisers: African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and GBSI • Programme: AGN–GBSI MOU Signing Ceremony and Africa–Korea Youth Climate Dialogue