The event will demonstrate ways in which youth are leading the drive for greater climate ambition and climate adaptation. It will explore particularly the value of capacity building, networks and peer to peer exchange for youth from large ocean states as participants in the Peace Boat US “Youth for SDGs” program, which was officially endorsed by IOC UNESCO as a Contribution to the UN Ocean Decade, as well as Peace Boat’s Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador program. The event will explore collaborations with governments, civil society and academia, looking at how youth can contribute to public engagement, education and awareness for political change.
Capacity Building and Connections: Amplifying Island Youth Voices for Climate Ambition and the SDGs
Capacity Building and Connections: Amplifying Island Youth Voices for Climate Ambition and the SDGs

Speakers:

Emilie McGlone
Director of Peace Boat US, UN Ocean Decade Programs

Henk Rogers
Founder, Blue Planet Alliance

Khadija Stewart
Global Deep Sea Mining Campaign Lead, Sustainable Oceans Alliance

Steven Victor
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, & the Environment, Government of Palau

Yoshioka Tatsuya
Founder and Director, Peace Boat