Plenary sessions will take place on the major topics/themes of COY16, "How to Write a Climate Change College Essay" for example. The themes of COY are usually aligned to the themes of COP. Plenary sessions are held in the largest hall of the  venue. Most plenaries feature a panel of topic experts, where we aim to get a wide variety of perspectives.

Parallel or breakout sessions are  held on more specific sub topics, for example how climate change affects specific sectors and industries. Sessions are simultaneously run in different rooms and smaller groups of delegates. In addition, different YOUNGO Working Groups usually conducts activities in breakout sessions as they individually craft their official positions and demands for the official policy document of COY16.

COY16 is not just about listening and discussing. The event also aims to provide practical workshops for delegates on topics such as pitching, fundraising, event management, youth mobilisation, public speaking, among others. We envision that our delegates will bring home new skills that can be useful for their local youth and climate advocacies.

Our nightly events, social and networking activities are designed to be interactive and immersive with the different cultures of our delegates and host nation.