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Objectives
Illustrate innovative capacity-building tools that empower youth to take the lead in implementing the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Share best practices and lessons learned through ongoing projects and activities
General Structure
Time/Duration
Segment
Speaker & Affiliation
5 minutes
Welcome & Setting the Scene
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
5 minutes
Menti question 1
Why is it important to enhance youth engagement in enhancing synergies?
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
30 minutes
Facilitated round table discussion 1
Session facilitator:
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
Invited speakers
Selected high school student in Kanazawa City (on-site)
Selected University student from GYM project (online)
Global Youth Biodiversity Network (on-site)
YOUNGO (on-site)
UNFCCC Secretariat
CBD Secretariat
15 minutes
Menti question 2
What specific roles should youth play in enhancing synergies in 3 conventions?
What would be the gaps needed to be filled for youth active engagement?
What can effectively be done to bridge the gap by public and private sectors or by their partnership?
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
30 minutes
Facilitated round table discussion 2
Session facilitator:
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
Invited speakers
Selected high school student in Kanazawa City (on-site)
Selected University student from GYM project (online)
Global Youth Biodiversity Network (on-site)
YOUNGO (on-site)
UNFCCC Secretariat
CBD Secretariat
5 minutes
Wrap-up of the session
Akio Takemoto, Head of Programme and Administration
Relevant Resources
Kickoff Podcast
Listen to this introductory podcast that sets the context for the session!