HLPF Side Event – Mobilizing Youth for Ocean and Climate Action: Harnessing Citizen Science and Capacity-Building

This side event will highlight the importance of mobilizing youth to accelerate ocean and climate action through capacity-building and citizen science. It will showcase the power of youth representation in shaping ocean governance, supporting local sustainable development and an inclusive blue economy. Featuring initiatives, such as Peace Boat’s “Youth for the SDGs” programs for the UN Ocean Decade, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) and Reverse the Trend’s programs for disarmament and peacebuilding, as well as the United Nations’ efforts to raise awareness for sustainable development, the event will emphasize cross-sector partnerships for youth engagement in research, policy, and outreach.

Speakers will come from diverse regions and sectors and include youth leaders, civil society organizations and academia.  Youth leaders from around the world will also share their work for ocean and climate action, with a focus on science education.
*Guests must have a valid UN Grounds Pass to attend