In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and in order to increase inclusivity and reach as many global youth as possible, the IUCN One Nature, One Future Global Youth Summit is going fully virtual, a first for IUCN.

Taking place a few months before the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the Global Youth Summit will enable young people from around the world to connect, exchange ideas and experiences. A Summit Outcome statement will be delivered to the IUCN Members’ Assembly in Marseille, France, as part of the commitment to working side by side with youth.

Young environmentalists are already leaders in many of their communities and are at the forefront of the movements to conserve nature and combat climate change. Through the youth engagement strategy for the IUCN World Conservation Congress and beyond – a partnership among the IUCN Secretariat, the six Commissions, and several IUCN Members – IUCN seeks to strengthen connections among such young leaders and their existing global networks, infuse their voices in decision-making processes, amplify their stories and add further momentum to the growing youth-led movements for nature and climate.

Over two weeks, participants will be able to discover a programme including over 40 youth-led thematic tracks, intergenerational dialogues, body awareness workshops and networking opportunities. Over 2,000 people of all ages, representing over 100 countries, have already registered.

This is our chance to help shape a healthier, more resilient post-pandemic world from the city centre, to rural communities, to the most remote protected areas. Join us! Visit iucnyouthsummit.org to register.

Sean Southey, Chair, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)

Camila Perez Gabilondo, Programme Officer, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)

To contact Sean or Camila, please visit: https://www.iucn.org/commissions/commission-education-and-communication/contact