This session focused on sustaining youth engagement and leadership in the climate movement throughout 2025. Experts from leading global organizations shared pathways for action, career opportunities, and strategies for impactful youth advocacy.
Waldo Soto, Co-founder of 2811, highlighted why 2025 is the perfect year for youth to take bold steps—exploring opportunities in green and blue jobs and initiatives like the LATAM Blue Economy Academy and Climate Innovation Bootcamp. And Anna Tykhonenko, Program Officer at the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, presented insights from youth-focused programs promoting global justice, gender equality, and climate resilience, including Your Future in Green Jobs and mentorship initiatives for sustainable careers.
This talk provided participants with inspiring perspectives, practical tools, and clear pathways to stay active and make a tangible difference for the planet in 2025 and beyond.