#COP31 - 14 November 2026 - Launch of policy brief on intergenerational climate justice
#COP31 - 14 November 2026 - Launch of policy brief on intergenerational climate justice
Policy brief by Act Church of Sweden
Young people and future generations will bear the heaviest costs of a climate crisis they did little to create. Yet their voices remain under-
represented in climate change adaptation planning and decision-making. This policy brief argues that intergenerational justice must be at the heart of adaptation policies and presents five recommendations to ensure that climate action protects the rights, well-being and opportunities of current and future generations.
The brief will be launched at COP31 on 14 November, Youth Day. Our hope is that it will serve both as a wake-up call and as a source of practical guidance for climate policymakers and negotiators. Through its recommendations, the brief seeks to inspire concrete actions that advance intergenerational justice and strengthen climate adaptation efforts in ways that protect the rights and futures of children and young people.
Margareta Koltai, Senior Adviser Climate Justice at Act Church of Sweden
Rebecca Ander, Author of the Policy Brief and Intern at Act Church of Sweden
Emil Wennerström, Youth volunteer with Act Church of Sweden and member of the Church of Sweden delegation to COP31