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World Environment Day
UNPRECEDENTED YOUTH MOBILISATION
Time #ForNature
#Youth4Environment
#WorldEnvironmentDay
The theme for World Environment Day, 5 June 2020 is biodiversity — a call to action to combat the accelerating species loss and degradation of the natural world.
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Over 42 percent of the world's population is under the age of 25. This is a generation already scheduled to bear the maximum impacts of climate crisis and environmental degradation.
The world’s youth has inherited a planet where nature is increasingly over-exploited. While young people did not have a say in how humanity treats nature in the past, they have a voice now.
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These are unprecedented times. And we need unprecedented actions.
Actions where young people will now lead the way.
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If you are a youth or youth group wanting to organise an activity for WED 2020 - sign up above! We will be featuring activities here and some selected ones on UNEP platforms.
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We would also support your plans, and connect you with partners in your country/region (including UN agencies). More information will be sent once you sign up. It is alright to sign-up even if you are still developing your ideas.
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Also share with us your stories of success, work, action and community. Selected stories will be featured on UNEP MGCY social media channels!
VIRTUAL YOUTH ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY
3rd - 5th June 2020
A youth-led Virtual Youth Environment Assembly (YEA), will be convened from 3rd June - 5th June 2020, with the aim of mainstreaming diverse voices from youth movements in the environmental and climate agenda.
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In the midst of the COVID- 19 pandemic, the YEA will provide space for children and youth to report on how young people are coping with COVID-19 and adjusting to the changed modalities of environmental action, especially as we head into a #BuildBackBetter phase.
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This virtual conference will feature trainings for youth, sessions with High-Level guests, ministers, etc. and is open for ALL interested youth to participate. Each day will cater to a different time zone:
Day One 14.00-17.00 UTC | Day Two 12.00-15.00 UTC | Day Three 9.30-13.00 UTC
REGISTER NOW to avail your spot!
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What activities can you(th) do?
WED 2020 mobilisation will be largely “digital” in nature.
We have put together a YOUTH TOOLKIT comprising examples of activities you can do - and how you can be engaged in the youth movement longer!
The activities can take place anytime during the “Activation Period” of WED: 22 May - 5 June 2020
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Youth Action Stories
...more stories coming up soon!
Events! Find an event in your country or region!
...coming soon!
WED Youth Task Force Member Organisations
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