Polly
What is Polly?
Polly is an AI assistant developed through a collaboration between GainForest and the Youth Negotiators Academy (YNA) to support youth negotiators in international climate conferences, such as the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COPs). Polly specifically addresses the systemic barriers that have historically prevented the youth from effectively participating in climate negotiations by:
Navigating technical complexity through simplified explanations of climate finance and policy concepts
Bridging language barriers with multilingual support for document analysis and communication
Providing rapid access to relevant historical context and precedents during time-sensitive negotiations
Supporting the drafting and analysis of interventions in negotiation settings

At its core, Polly democratizes access to climate diplomacy by helping negotiators navigate complex climate finance concepts, analyze historical precedents, and draft interventions during time-sensitive negotiations. By combining AI capabilities with human expertise, Polly works to create more inclusive and equitable climate negotiations while empowering the next generation of climate leaders from the Global Majority.
Learn more about Polly
GainForest Blog (2025): Supporting Youth Negotiators at COPs: Polly’s Role in Overcoming Barriers in Climate Diplomacy
UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh (2024): Future Leaders Network: AI Negotiation Tools and Technologies
GainForest Blog (2024): Taina & Polly: Towards Equitable AI Assistants for Nature's Stewards with Open-Source Models
UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai (2023): Amplifying Youth Voices: Strengthening Climate Negotiators with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Capacity Building
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