Time: 05:15–06:45 GMT / 07:15–08:45 CET / 13:15–14:45 ET

As part of the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum, the conference was an opportunity for GPE, the UN Youth Office, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, Climate Investment Funds, and the Bahá'í International Community to showcase and amplify the voices of young changemakers who have been mobilizing solutions and initiatives to strengthen the capacities of young people in their local communities, through educational and creative mediums, to become effective advocates and partners for green recovery.

The event shared lessons learned from youth-led initiatives where the impact of the climate crisis is significantly felt.

Moderators:

• Qais Khan, GPE Youth Leader, United Kingdom
• Lana Weidgenant, YOUNGO and Food System Hub Youth Network

Speakers:

• Felipe Paullier, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs
• H.E Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security of Italy
• Zeinaba Narabene, UN Youth Force Programme
• Wevyn Muganda, UN Youth Force Programme
• Cecilia Schirmeister, Representative to the United Nations for the Baha’i International Community
• Jevanic Henry, UN Youth Force Programme
• USG Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, UN Special Coordinator for Development in the Sahel
• Renée Cooper, Climate Investment Funds Youth Fellow
• Nada Mohamed, Children and Youth Major Group to UN Environment (CYMG UNEP)
• Tendai Kunyelesa, GPE Youth Leader, Zimbabwe
• Mr. Stefanos Fotiou, Director, UN Food System Hub