How can young individuals actively and effectively engage in climate action? How can we ensure that the green transition is both gender-inclusive and equitable? What actionable steps can we take?
The convergence of the triple planetary crisis – climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss – demands urgent attention to secure a viable future for current and upcoming generations on our planet. The manner in which we address these challenges holds significant implications for gender equality and the diverse experiences of young people, as the impacts of climate change magnify existing gender disparities and introduce distinct threats to livelihoods, health, and safety. While today's youth spearhead climate activism, opportunities for their empowerment and capacity-building remain inadequate.
We are delighted to cordially invite passionate young activists from the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as international youth activists, to participate in this essential youth conference. The event is jointly organized by the National Council of Swedish Children and Youth Organisations, the Nordic Council of Ministers, and UN Women. Its primary aim is to strengthen capacity-building efforts and empower young individuals in advocating for their rights within the realms of climate action and gender equality. Through fostering collaboration and dialogue across geographical boundaries, our intention is to formulate concrete policy recommendations that will be presented to Nordic governments, consequently playing a pivotal role in upcoming events, including COP28.
Key Details:
- Date: October 27th, 2023 (with an arrival and welcome dinner on October 26th)
- Venue: UN City Copenhagen, Marmorvej 51, Denmark
- Eligibility: Young activists aged 18-30 from the Nordic and Baltic regions, with a limited number of spots reserved for international youth activists.
- Language: The conference will be conducted in English.
Selected participants will have their travel and accommodation expenses fully covered, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their engagement. We strongly encourage enthusiastic young activists from the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as international counterparts, to submit their applications through the provided application form. The application window will remain open until August 20th, with final decisions regarding selected participants communicated by the end of August.
