With the support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, A. Delger participated in COP30 as a young representative from Mongolia. She is one of the top graduates of the “Policy Empowerment Program” of the National Environmental Youth Council (NEYC), a program also implemented with the support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. Her participation provided a valuable opportunity to closely observe international climate negotiations and to actively reflect on the role of youth participation in global decision-making processes.
COP30 was marked by intensive and at times controversial negotiations, particularly regarding the GGA. Different groups of countries expressed divergent views on adaptation indicators, financing mechanisms, and national sovereignty. Despite these tensions, the relevant decision was ultimately adopted at the close of the conference. In addition, the COP Presidency announced two new roadmaps: one outlining a just transition away from fossil fuels, and another aimed at halting and reversing deforestation by 2030.
In its closing statement, the Mongolian delegation emphasized the human dimension of climate adaptation. Issues such as glacier melt, desertification, drought, and extreme weather events were highlighted as concrete challenges with direct impacts on people’s lives—especially on children and young people. This perspective underscored the importance of adaptation measures that are not only technically sound but also socially just.
A. Delger’s participation in COP30 significantly strengthened her professional expertise, her understanding of international climate processes, and her capacity for policy analysis. At the same time, this experience served as an important preparatory step for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), which will be held in Mongolia next year.
Through the targeted support of young talents, the Hanns Seidel Foundation makes a sustainable contribution to strengthening youth participation and preparing the next generation to engage with global environmental and climate policy challenges.