🌍 YCCDL's Own Youth Climate Brand

Dalian Youth Climate Action Network

YCCDL

The only self-owned youth climate network in Northeast China integrating on-campus Mock COP training, summer climate camps, COP observer delegation, Blue Zone side event hosting, a youth climate think tank, and international youth exchange — all within one comprehensive pipeline. Leveraging DLYCA's UNFCCC observer status, YCCDL builds a youth climate talent community across Dalian and Northeast China.

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Until COP31 · 2026.11.09
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Core Positioning & Unique Advantages

Three irreplaceable strengths that set YCCDL apart

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Accreditation Advantage

Leveraging DLYCA's own UNFCCC NGO observer status with independent ORS registration quotas and SEORS Blue Zone side event application rights, members gain direct access to official COP Blue Zone participation.

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Local Academia-Industry Edge

Exclusive partnerships with local university environmental/IR institutes, top high school MUN clubs, and Changhai Island marine low-carbon research sites — forming a deep local talent and academic support network.

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Global Youth Access

As DLYCA's own network, YCCDL can directly join the YOUNGO global youth climate system, sharing global resources and independently inviting side event guests worldwide.

※ YCCDL is an internal brand program of DLYCA. All operations, finances, and activities fall under the Dalian Youth Public Welfare Development Promotion Association, operating in full legal compliance.

Complete Youth Climate Talent Pipeline

From campus to the United Nations — a localized, sustainable talent pathway connected to the global system

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Campus Training

School chapters · Mock COP competitions · Climate education

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Summer Camp Selection

14-day intensive camp · Mock COP practical assessment

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COP UN Participation

ORS registration · Blue Zone access · Official observer status

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White Paper & Think Tank

Youth observation white paper · Launched at COP Blue Zone side event

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International Youth Engagement

YOUNGO integration · Cross-border dialogue · Overseas exchange

Organizational Structure

Directly managed by the Association Secretariat, three centers operating independently

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Talent Development Center

Campus outreach + summer camp + observer programs

  • Partner with universities and top high schools to establish chapters
  • On-campus lectures, climate courses, school-level competitions
  • Summer Mock COP Elite Camp (July–August)
  • COP observer pre-delegation training & full coordination
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Think Tank & Achievement Center

High-value content outputs

  • Annual bilingual YCCDL COP Youth Observation White Paper
  • Coastal island low-carbon research reports
  • Campus zero-carbon research and corporate ESG custom reports
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International Exchange Center

COP side events + global engagement

  • Liaise with YOUNGO and global youth climate organizations
  • COP Blue Zone side event application and execution
  • Cross-border online dialogues and international study tours

Five Core Program Areas

Independently closed-loop, supporting the association's sustainable operations at every level

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Campus Network Operations

Develop university and high school chapters with regular on-campus services — climate club sessions, school competitions, and lecture tours. Includes mentor certification and tiered membership. Provides stable revenue for daily association operations.

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Summer Mock COP Elite Camp

A 14-day intensive residential program (July–August) featuring full Mock COP negotiation simulations. Top performers qualify as COP observer candidates, with September–October preparation leading to November COP Blue Zone participation. Tiered offerings for different audiences.

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COP Observer Full-Cycle Services

An exclusive member pathway leveraging DLYCA's NGO observer status, independently operated end-to-end: ORS registrationBlue Zone accessside event hostingwhite paper launch. Fully coordinated by the association with transparency and compliance.

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Climate Think Tank & Publications

The flagship annual bilingual YCCDL COP Youth Observation White Paper, launched at COP Blue Zone side events and permanently archived with the UNFCCC. Includes specialized reports and corporate ESG custom studies for sustained B2B revenue.

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International Youth Climate Exchange

Join the YOUNGO global system, independently invite overseas guests, host year-round cross-border climate dialogue forums, organize international climate study tours, and license the YCCDL network IP to partner cities and institutions.

Annual Operational Timeline

Full business integration, bridging July summer camp to November COP Conference

Mar – Jun

Network Expansion & COP Side Event Pre-application

  • Sign new university and high school chapters; host spring climate salons and campus qualifiers
  • Launch summer camp recruitment with early-bird registration
  • Pre-apply for November COP Blue Zone side event via SEORS
  • Begin preliminary data collection for the annual white paper
Jul – Aug

Summer Mock COP Elite Camp (Core Selection Phase)

  • Two tracks (high school / university), 14-day intensive training with full Mock COP simulations
  • Select COP observer candidates; issue three-tier climate talent certification
  • Launch sub-topic research groups for the white paper
Sep – Oct

COP Preparation & Guest Invitation

  • Think Tank & Outcomes Center finalizes and prints the bilingual white paper with expert review
  • Talent Development Center completes observer ORS registration, visa coordination, and pre-departure diplomatic training
  • International Exchange Center independently invites in-person experts; coordinates with YOUNGO for online overseas youth speakers
Nov

UN COP On-Site Execution (Flagship Showcase)

  • Observer delegation enters the Blue Zone with official badges, observing plenary sessions and working group negotiations
  • Host official Blue Zone side event with global white paper launch
  • Submit outcomes to the UNFCCC Secretariat for permanent archiving and YOUNGO global youth outcomes repository
Dec – Feb

Outcome Conversion & Network Operations

  • Conduct nationwide COP lecture tours at universities and high schools
  • Open network IP licensing to external cities; launch winter climate mentor certification
  • Begin next-year summer camp pre-registration and campus chapter renewals

Youth Climate Talent Certification

Unified member registry with tiered certification for clear growth pathways

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Junior Climate Observer

Complete on-campus Mock COP basic training or summer camp foundational program; master climate negotiation fundamentals and rules of procedure.

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Youth Negotiator

Complete the summer camp elite program and pass the Mock COP practical assessment; capable of drafting position papers and conducting English negotiations independently.

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COP Pre-Observer

Top-rated candidates selected for the COP observer pool; after pre-departure training, enter the COP Blue Zone with official credentials.

Partner Ecosystem

Connected to global climate governance, building an open collaboration platform

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UNFCCC UN Climate Convention
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YOUNGO Global Youth Climate
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Universities Dalian Academic Network
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High Schools MUN Clubs
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Changhai Island Low-Carbon Research Base
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Gov & Enterprise ESG Custom Services

Join YCCDL

Whether a high school student, university student, or young researcher — there is a pathway for you to engage in global climate governance.