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UN PhotoRound table 1: Youth Power: Leading the Charge Against Climate Change - World Habitat Day 2024 (Querétaro, Mexico)
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On 7 October 2024, the Global Observance of World Habitat Day, will be under the theme "Engaging youth to create a better urban future." The world is rapidly urbanizing, and many urban residents these days are young people, especially in some countries in Africa and Asia. It will focus on how we can engage the new generation in planning their urban present and future through participatory processes and local leadership opportunities.
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As our world urbanizes at an unprecedented pace, young people, particularly in Africa and Asia, are becoming a prominent portion of urban populations. This year's observance will explore ways to actively involve new generations in shaping their urban environments through participatory processes and leadership opportunities at the local level.
View moreView lessObjective: To highlight the pivotal role of youth in addressing climate change challenges within urban environments and fostering sustainable practices.
Key Discussion Points:
- Innovative youth-led initiatives for climate action and environmental sustainability in urban areas.
- Strategies for engaging youth in climate policy advocacy and implementation at local, subnational, national, and regional levels.
- The intersectionality of climate justice, urban resilience, and youth activism, particularly in marginalized urban communities.
- Opportunities for youth involvement in green urban planning and renewable energy projects.
- Case studies showcasing successful youth-led climate adaptation and mitigation efforts in urban settings.
- Biodivercities, youth creation of natural and built environment synergies.
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Moderator: Mayra Stefanía Gómez González, the 2030 Ambassador in Mexico City Appointed by the National Council of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Mexico.- Speaker: Dato Rumaizi Baharin, Mayor of Ipoh, Ipoh Perak, Malaysia.
- Speaker: Reza Pourvaziry, Founder of Economic Urban forum, Canada.
- Speaker: Safrina Irungu, Coordinator of Mathare Roots, Kenya.
- Speaker: Luis Antonio Ramírez García, Coordinator for the Latin America and the Caribbean Agenda, UN-Habitat, Mexico.
- DeclaraACTION. Commitments of the speakers for the 2030 Agenda.