The Youth Forum on the Future of the Environment, supported by the UN Environment Programme, GO4SDGs, in collaboration with UNICEF, ILO, and the Governments of Oman and Hungary, is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to bridge this gap and amplify the voices of young environmental leaders from around the world aligned with the spirit and momentum of the United Nations Summit of the Future to advance advocacy of youth and future generations to achieve intergenerational justice and equity through reinvigorated environmental multilateralism for a better and sustainable future. Building on the outcomes of the Global Youth Environment Assembly 2024 and the Global Youth Declaration on Environment, this youth forum will serve as a catalyst for meaningful youth engagement, empowering young people to actively shape policies, drive innovation, and influence decision-making processes that impact their future and the future of our planet.

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Primary Focus Areas:​

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1. Jobs of the Future: Exploring emerging opportunities in the green economy, promoting entrepreneurship, and identifying the skills and training required to thrive in environmentally conscious careers in line with the goals and targets of the ‘Green Jobs for Youth Pact’

2. Science Policy Interface: Bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making through the promotion of strategic foresight for transformative actions by foresighting future challenges and its ramifications in fostering collaboration between youth, scientists, and policymakers to ensure evidence-based, future-proof governance, and future-oriented environmental decision-making.

3. ​Intergenerational Collaboration for Upholding the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment: Promoting meaningful collaboration between generations to empower youth in safeguarding the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment through intergenerational dialogue, where youth perspectives are valued and integrated into decision-making processes.​