Emerging voices: youth shaping just transitions around the world

The success of the just transition depends on the widespread engagement of all stakeholders, in particular the next generation that will shape the future of the post-fossil fuel world. Therefore, for the transition to be just, young people must be engaged in every stage of it. This session will take stock of how the young generation is viewing the transition, how they are involved and whether their needs and hopes - on social and environmental justice - are reflected in their countries’ current just transition agendas. Furthermore, it will shed light on different approaches and best practices for youth engagement currently taking place in regions in transition around the world through successful projects. Eventually, the session should lead to a better understanding of how the youth can be better integrated and heard during the transition away from fossil fuels.

Agenda

9:00-9:05 Moderator’s introduction to the topic and the speakers of the first block

9:05-9:25 First block: 4x5min rapid-fire interview with youth representatives

9:25-9:30 Moderator wraps up first block and introduces speakers panellists of the second block

9:30-10:10 Second block: Panel discussion on successful youth engagement projects including best practices, challenges, bottlenecks

10:10-10:25 Final Q&A with audience

10:25-10:30 Closing of the session