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Marie-Claire Graf
Co-Founder - Youth Negotiators Academy I Board of Directors - Climate Action Network International I Councilor - World Future Council I Intersectional Climate Justice Activist & Movement Enabler
Marie-Claire Graf is a prominent young climate advocate and co-founder of the Youth Negotiators Academy and the Climate Youth Negotiator Programme (CYNP).12 She has made significant contributions to climate policy and youth engagement in international climate negotiations.
Background and Experience
Marie-Claire gained firsthand experience in climate negotiations at a young age. In 2019, at just 23 years old, she served as a negotiator for the Swiss delegation at the UNFCCC COP25.1 This experience inspired her to address the lack of training and preparation for young negotiators in complex international climate talks.
Founding the Youth Negotiators Academy
Recognizing the need for better preparation and empowerment of young people in climate negotiations, Marie-Claire co-founded the Youth Negotiators Academy.1 The academy's first initiative, the Climate Youth Negotiators Programme (CYNP), was launched on Earth Day (April 22) in 2022.1 This program aims to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to participate effectively in multilateral climate change negotiations.5
Roles and Affiliations
Marie-Claire holds several important positions in the climate action sphere:
- Co-founder of the Youth Negotiators Academy and Climate Youth Negotiator Programme23
- National and international climate policy consultant and advocate4
- Former YOUNGO Global Focal Point (2020-2021)1
- Associated with the Future Leaders Network, a UK-based non-profit organization focused on developing the next generation of leaders7
Advocacy and Expertise
Marie-Claire is recognized for her work in:
- Climate justice activism6
- Climate diplomacy and policy6
- Enabling and empowering young negotiators to participate in climate negotiations5
- Advocating for pragmatic, responsible, and ambitious climate policies at national and international levels7
Marie-Claire Graf's efforts continue to focus on bridging the gap between youth and decision-makers in climate policy, working towards more inclusive and effective climate negotiations.
