At COP31 in Antalya, UNDP is championing youth climate leadership and promoting circular approaches to recovery.
Four young climate leaders from Ukraine took part in the “Youth at the Table: A Conversation with the UNDP Administrator at COP31” roundtable. They exchanged views with fellow youth climate leaders on key opportunities and barriers to a just and inclusive green transition and resilient development.
Following the discussion, the Ukrainian youth climate leaders joined UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo for a visit to the Ukraine Pavilion.
There, they joined other visitors in assembling The Tree of Life, a collective mosaic reimagining one of the most remarkable works of Ukrainian monumental art from the second half of the 20th century.
Contemporary Ukrainian artists have recreated the mosaic using materials recovered from war-damaged buildings, transforming shattered glass, broken tiles, concrete and ceramics into a new work of art.
From engaging young people in shaping climate action to transforming debris into resources, both initiatives highlight the importance of collective action in Ukraine’s recovery. By empowering the next generation and embracing circular solutions, Ukraine is laying the foundations for a greener, more inclusive and resilient future.