Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Young climate leaders have called for meaningful youth participation in climate policymaking and better access to climate finance ahead of COP31.

The call came at a policy dialogue titled "Youth Voices & Actions for Climate Resilience 2026", organised by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), on Thursday.

Supported by the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka under the CAP-RES project, the event brought together young leaders, researchers, government officials, development partners and academics. Discussions focused on youth participation in climate governance and funding for youth-led initiatives.

Participants urged recognition of youth engagement as a rig...