What is YOUNGO?

Info on the Youth Constituency of UNFCCC

Civil Society is represented within UNFCCC processes by 9 “constituencies” such as youth, women and gender, indigenous, business and others. YOUNGO is the official youth constituency to UNFCCC – and serves as the formal collective voice of youth for all UNFCCC processes. Youth were given the constituency status within UNFCCC in 2009.

After two years operating under a provisional status, “YOUNGO” became fully recognized at COP17 in Durban, South Africa. YOUNGO has since served as both the official conduit for youth participation in the UN climate talks and as a global network of youth and youth-focused organizations who work on climate change and engage with the UNFCCC. There are several ways YOUNGO engages in the UNFCCC process, which include – constituencyGolden State Warriors’ Harrison Barnes to Join Toyota Halftime Show

NBA legend Tracy McGrady will join NBA Countdown charged by Mountain Dew – ESPN’s NBA pre-game show – as a guest analyst this Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET. McGrady will provide analysis on top NBA storylines for the full 30-minute telecast. He’ll also help preview ESPN’s Wednesday NBA doubleheader.

McGrady, a seven-time All-Star and a two-time NBA scoring champion, will join Doris Burke, Jalen Rose and Chauncey Billups on the NBA Countdown set, located inside ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center, across the street from the Staples Center.

Earlier this month, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul Pierce served as a guest analyst on ESPN NBA Countdown.

In addition to the McGrady appearance, Harrison Barnes from the defending NBA Champion Golden State