June 12-16, 2027 · Dalian, China

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2027 Dalian International Climate Summit

Coordinating Full Implementation of the Paris Agreement
Based on Northern Coastal Practices (DICS-2027)

Leveraging northern coastal practices to advance the full implementation of the Paris Agreement. Building a regular dialogue platform connecting governments, universities, enterprises, youth NGOs, and international institutions around Northeast Asia's marine climate priorities.

A New Landmark for Asia-Pacific Coastal Climate Dialogue

Aligned with the UNFCCC Bonn SB technical negotiation window, filling the gap in Northeast Asian coastal international climate dialogue, and establishing China's premier youth climate international exchange platform.

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Date

June 12-16, 2027 (5 Days)

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Venue

Dalian, China

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Organizer

DALIAN YOUTH PUBLIC WELFARE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION ASSOCIATION (YCCDL)

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Guided by

UNFCCC YOUNGO Asia-Pacific Focal Point · China Youth Climate Delegation

Core Summit Themes

Focusing on marine adaptation, coastal low-carbon transition, youth climate talent, supply chain decarbonization, and climate finance — delivering actionable local solutions and international youth recommendations.

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Marine Climate Adaptation

Sea-level rise response, coastal zone restoration, island zero-carbon village development. Leveraging the Changhai Island field research base to develop replicable climate solutions for Northeast Asia's coastal regions.

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Coastal Low-Carbon Transition

Green port supply chains, shipping decarbonization, and pathways for heavy industry low-carbon transition in Northeast China. Driving large-scale adoption of clean energy across coastal industrial clusters.

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Youth Climate Talent

National Mock COP Finals, L1/L2/L3 three-tier youth climate talent certification, COP observer recommendation pathway — building a comprehensive youth climate leadership pipeline.

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Supply Chain Decarbonization

Scope 3 supply chain emission reduction tool training, corporate ESG case showcases, green job transition workshops for manufacturing, aligned with COP green employment side events.

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Climate Finance

GCF/Adaptation Fund project application workshops, climate investment closed-door matchmaking, one-on-one consultations between enterprises and international climate funds to accelerate project implementation.

Five-Day Program Overview

A 5-day program spanning opening ceremonies, parallel breakout sessions, industry-academia workshops, field expeditions, and outcome releases — covering all five core themes.

Day 1

Registration · Warm-up Salons

Thursday, June 12

All Day

Registration & Badge Distribution

Four-tier access passes: Government, Enterprise, University & Youth, International Observer

Afternoon

Parallel Warm-up Salons

  • National Adaptation Plan (NAP) development workshop for coastal cities
  • Youth climate talent cultivation & Mock COP exchange
  • Shipping & manufacturing supply chain decarbonization dialogue
Evening

Official Welcome Reception

Marine-themed networking dinner for all delegates

Day 2

Main Forum Opening Day

Friday, June 13

Morning

Opening Ceremony · Keynote Speeches

  • Latest global climate finance policies & pathways for developing-country coastal projects
  • Northern marine carbon sinks & coastal adaptation technology deployment
  • AI + green jobs: workforce transition solutions for manufacturing
  • China's local dual-carbon actions aligned with Paris Agreement NDC update pathways
Afternoon

Five Parallel Breakout Sessions

  • Session 1: Marine Climate Adaptation & Changhai Island Pilot Development
  • Session 2: Deep Decarbonization of Industrial & Port Supply Chains with ESG Integration
  • Session 3: Climate Finance — GCF/Adaptation Fund Project Application Workshop
  • Session 4: Just Transition · Green Youth Employment & University Talent Development
  • Session 5: International Youth Dialogue — Global YOUNGO Joint Consultation
Evening

2027 Dalian International Climate Summit Youth Observation White Paper — Global Launch

Simultaneous submission of Asia-Pacific coastal youth written recommendations to UNFCCC

Day 3

Industry-Academia Deep Dive Day

Saturday, June 14

Morning

University Forum (Dalian-based Universities)

Dual-carbon discipline development, island field research results presentation, youth tech-innovation project roadshow

Afternoon

Corporate ESG Closed-Door Matchmaking

One-on-one consultations among green finance, new energy, and shipping enterprises on climate project cooperation and regional low-carbon pilot initiatives

Evening

Mock COP National Finals

Organized by YCCDL, open to middle school and university students nationwide

Day 4

Field Expedition · Advocacy Action

Sunday, June 15

All Day

Two Expedition Routes (Choose One)

  • Route A: Changhai Island climate adaptation field visit — sea-level monitoring, coastal restoration, island zero-carbon village
  • Route B: Dalian Port green shipping & new energy port-side industrial park site visit
Evening

International Youth Open Advocacy Forum

Drafting the Dalian Coastal Climate Youth Initiative

Day 5

Outcome Summary · Closing

Monday, June 16

All Day

Closing Ceremony & Outcome Release

  • Breakout session outcome summaries
  • Release of Northern Coastal Cities Climate Adaptation Action Recommendations
  • Release of Youth Climate Talent Standardized Training System Proposal
  • Cooperation signing ceremony (universities, government-enterprise, international youth organizations — building a long-term climate platform)
Post-Summit

Closed-Door Coordination

Joint planning for COP32 Blue Zone side events in the following year

Three Official Outputs

Formally submitted to the UNFCCC Secretariat for inclusion in global climate negotiation reference materials

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2027 Dalian International Climate Summit White Paper

Bilingual (Chinese & English)

Covering five chapters — marine adaptation, supply chain decarbonization, climate finance, youth talent, and just transition — with Changhai Island field research data included.

Dalian Coastal Youth Climate Initiative

Submitted to SB64 / COP32

Consolidating perspectives of global youth delegates, focused on northern islands, port decarbonization, and green youth employment. Formally submitted as non-state stakeholder material.

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Northern Coastal Cities Climate Adaptation Practice Guide

For Bohai Rim Local Governments

Providing a standardized, low-cost framework for coastal adaptation and island zero-carbon implementation, replicable across all of China's coastal cities.

Five Core Features

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Official International Alignment

Benchmarked against the UNFCCC COP system, inviting YOUNGO global youth representatives and multilateral climate fund China-based officials. All outcomes and white papers consolidated and submitted to the UNFCCC Secretariat. Venue managed with COP Blue Zone-style zoning.

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Unique Marine Climate Focus

China's first international summit focused on northern temperate coastal and island adaptation. Full agenda covering marine carbon sinks, coastal zone restoration, port decarbonization, and island energy independence, integrated with the Changhai Island field research base.

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Comprehensive Youth Pipeline

National Mock COP Finals, L1/L2/L3 youth climate talent certification, white paper co-authorship, international youth speaking seats, COP observer recommendation pathways — one of China's few offline international climate negotiation simulation platforms.

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Government-Enterprise Collaboration

ESG corporate showcase exhibition area, climate investment closed-door matchmaking, local government low-carbon pilot co-development signing, supply chain decarbonization enterprise workshops — building practical cooperation bridges.

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Training & Capacity Building

NAP (National Adaptation Plan) development workshop, GCF/Adaptation Fund project application training, carbon accounting & Scope 3 supply chain emission reduction tool training, UNFCCC submission and COP side event proposal writing workshop — all offered free of charge.

Who Should Attend

The summit welcomes diverse participants, with tiered access rights designed for different stakeholder groups.

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Government / International Agencies

Domestic and international climate officials, NAP/local adaptation plan directors, GCF/GEF/Adaptation Fund representatives in China, international climate finance experts

Main Forum Speaking Closed Policy Seminars White Paper Authorship Outcome Document Co-Signing
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University & Research Teams

Environmental science, marine studies, international trade, and carbon neutrality research teams from universities worldwide; dual-carbon discipline developers

Breakout Session Speaking Tech-Innovation Roadshow White Paper Co-Authoring Island Field Study Slots
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Green Enterprises

ESG heads from new energy, shipping, and manufacturing green supply chain companies; portside industry representatives

Exhibition Booths ESG Session Speaking Investment Matchmaking White Paper Case Inclusion
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Youth / NGO Representatives

Global YOUNGO youth delegates, Mock COP participants and teachers nationwide, island community practitioners, climate NGOs

Mock COP Participation Youth Forum Speaking Talent Certification COP Observer Recommendation
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Online International Observers

International observers unable to attend in person, representatives of international youth organizations, media observers

Full Livestream Access Online Q&A Written Submission

Multi-Dimensional Impact

🏙️ For Cities

Establish Dalian as Northeast Asia's international coastal climate landmark. Implement a national-level youth climate practice model. Attract international climate funding attention for Changhai Island adaptation projects. Strengthen local dual-carbon talent development systems.

🎓 For Universities

Provide an international academic exchange platform. Showcase research outcomes globally. Create cross-border youth institution cooperation channels. Offer premium carbon neutrality internship and practice bases.

💼 For Enterprises

Connect with international climate funds, local low-carbon policies, and university youth talent. Produce official summit cooperation outcomes for ESG annual reports.

🌱 For Youth

One of China's few offline platforms integrating international climate negotiation simulation with UN system engagement. Gain authoritative international practice credentials, talent certification, and COP participation recommendation channels.

🌍 For Global Processes

Supplement Asia-Pacific northern coastal and island climate governance practice samples. Enrich YOUNGO global youth recommendations. Provide developing-country youth field-practice evidence for SB and COP negotiations.

Host & Partner Organizations

主办与协办单位

Host 主办单位

DALIAN YOUTH PUBLIC WELFARE DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION ASSOCIATION

大连市青年公益事业发展促进会(YCCDL)

Guided by 指导单位

UNFCCC YOUNGO Asia-Pacific Focal Point

UNFCCC YOUNGO 亚太联络处

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China Youth Climate Delegation

中国气候谈判青年代表团

Co-Organizers 协办单位
🎓 Universities in Dalian 驻连高校
🏝️ Coastal & Island Governments 沿海海岛区县政府
New Energy Enterprises 新能源企业
🌊 Marine Conservation Organizations 海洋环保机构
🌱 ESG & Green Finance Enterprises ESG 金融绿色企业
🤝 Domestic & International Youth Climate Organizations 国内外青年气候组织

Join the 2027 Dalian International Climate Summit

Whether you are a government representative, university researcher, green enterprise, or youth climate advocate, we welcome your participation.
Together, let us build the Asia-Pacific coastal climate dialogue platform and inject youth power into global climate governance.