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Youth Lead for the Future: Amplifying Science Cooperation for Global Change
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, as well as off-site and online. . The Action Days will bring representatives from Member States, civil society, the private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, and many more. They will provide an opportunity for broad engagement and inclusion. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and will be critical to its implementation. The Action Days will kick off with a dedicated, youth-led afternoon followed by a Saturday programme focusing on three priority themes – digital and technology, peace and security, and sustainable development and financing. In addition to the three themes, there will also be a dedicated focus throughout the day on future generations.
This session focuses on the pivotal role of young leaders in advancing global scientific cooperation to tackle challenges such as climate change, health crises, and technological inequality. The session will foster cross-generational dialogue, with young scientists sharing their perspectives on how to drive innovation, improve policy-science linkages, and shape global decision-making processes.
15h15 Panel Discussion: Youth-Driven Science Cooperation and Global Impact - Moderator: Young Science Policy Exp - Panelists:
Ciara Judge
Steipa Betulia
JuliannaBakhtsizina
15:45 Co-Creating Solutions for Global Science Cooperation
Participants will break into small groups, focusing on key area
Science communication and building public trust Enhancing equitable access to technology and research in the Global South Using cross-border innovation to address the SDGs Outcome: Groups will present recommendations for actionable strategies to integrate youth perspectives into global science policies and the Pact for the Future.
16:15 Roundtable Discussion: Youth Voices on Science and Policy Collaboration - Moderator: Young Policy Advisor from the Middle East - Roundtable Participants: - Young Innovator from Europe - Youth Advocate for Environmental Sustainability
17:45 - 18:00 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps - Youth Delegate from WAFF - UN Science Advisor
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