Youth at the Science Summit
Introduction
The Science Summit is an annual event that brings scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders together to discuss and address global scientific challenges. The summit aims to foster collaboration and innovation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. Participants share knowledge, present research findings, and explore ways to leverage science and technology for sustainable development. The event typically includes panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on diverse topics such as climate change, health, education, and technology.
Introduction of the Youth Program
The Youth Program is similarly structured to the science summit but condensed into a one-day event. It is an opportunity for students to participate in a more extensive discussion of science and policy. Utilizing knowledge from previous research and innovation experience, students will outline youth involvement in progressing the 2030 SDG Agenda and actively collaborate to achieve this.
Summit of the Future Contributions
Youth is a central theme of the Summit of the Future, emphasizing the critical role that young people play in shaping a sustainable and inclusive world. Recognizing that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders, innovators, and change-makers, the summit seeks to empower and engage young individuals in global decision-making processes. Through dedicated sessions and workshops, the summit provides a platform for youth to voice their perspectives, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on solutions to pressing global challenges. By prioritizing youth, the summit aims to harness younger generations' energy, creativity, and unique insights to drive progress toward a better future for all.
Leading up to the Youth Program, we will discuss select guiding questions from the 2023 Future
Information Package Summit and the
Stimulus to Deliver Agenda called the Youth Stimulus to Deliver Agenda (YSDA). This document details feasible and ambitious action items to offset current challenges in accelerating progress towards achieving the SDGs. Additionally, we will consider how the Youth Parliament will collaborate to meet the items outlined in the YSDA.
Selected guideline questions from 2023:
What actions have been successful in bringing about transitions for sustainable development? How can these actions be scaled up to unlock the rapid and profound transitions needed to deliver on the Goals?
What measures can strengthen developing countries' capacity to utilize science, technology, innovation, and data for transformative action?
How can rapid technological change enhance resilience and ensure a people-centred and human rights-based approach to sustainable development?
Guideline question for youth contribution to the Summit of the Future:
What action items have we, as the Youth Parliament, set in place to collaborate to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs? How will we follow up to ensure measures are implemented to achieve the 2030 Agenda with the most significant impact?
Youth Program
09h00 EST Introductory Presentations
The in-person program will be held at CURE, and opening speeches will be given by Declan Kirrane, the chairman of the Science Summit, and Nishka Sharma, the Chairperson of the Youth Parliament.
09h15 EST Introduction of Science Summit Mentors9h30 AM EST Youth Presentations
This session will be held during the science summit and consists of groups or individual youth proposed speeches on the following topics:
One Health:
Sahana Srikanth
Felicia Iordachi
Jana Abu-Alhaija
Eesha Vanamala
Reema Jafar
Sydney Zhang
Vick Tan
Education & Youth: Tianjun Zhu
Radhika Unnikrishnan
Environment and Climate:Nina Goyal
Aritro Chatterjee
Abhith Kasala
Simran Karkhanis
William Tan
Space:Kabir Sahni
Digital/AI: Abigail Chiang
Daiwik Dhar
Jay Patel
Sophie Chen
Nayan Patel
Grace Magny-Fokam
Policy, Democracy, and New GovernanceParvathy Unnikrishnan
Rushil Kukreja
Security: Vivian Nguyen
Development: Iveena Mukherjee
Each presentation will focus on the items outlined in their respective sections of the YSDA, addressing guideline questions, key points of the YSDA, and action items to collaborate. Presentations on the above areas will follow a similar structure to the Leaders’ Dialogue in the 2023 Summit of the Future Information Package.
11h30 AM EST WAFF Round TableThis roundtable brings together the We Are Family Foundation Youth To the Table delegation, featuring young leaders in research and innovation. They will discuss transitioning from high school science to early career research, address inequities in access to scientific opportunities, and explore diverse career pathways. Panelists will also share their experiences from UNGA79 and NYCW, providing valuable insights for future innovators. The event concludes with a Q&A and information on the upcoming Three Dot Dash Just Peace Summit.
12h15 PM EST Awards
Members and participants of the Youth Parliament have completed academic research or projects in their respective fields of science. Based on proposal submissions, project descriptions, and any necessary follow-up information, we will present five awards to the projects that best impact any one of the 17 SDGs. The judge panel is composed of advanced scientists from various organizations. Specific details will follow.
12h30 PM EST Scientist Networking and Panel DiscussionsBeyond the formal agenda, there will be the opportunity for youth to meet leading scientists and we will form a matchmaking service for that.
Contact Us
Youth Parliament Chairperson:
Nishka Sharma: nishkasharma21@gmail.com
