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Inspiring conversations for young change-makers around the world since 2020. Be part of the dialogue that drives climate justice!
What Are Youth Summit Talks?
Bi-monthly online gatherings to learn, share, and take action! These sessions bring together Climate Justice Ambassadors and anyone passionate about fighting the climate crisis, offering inspiration, new skills, and a global community driving real change.Upcoming Youth Summit Talk
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Kathrin Henneberger
Energy Transition expert and Policy Advisor at Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation
Maria Cristina Cifuentes
Plant-for-the-Planet Program Coordinator in Colombia and Just Transition expert
Children and young people are among those most affected by climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes. As countries increasingly discuss pathways to transition away from fossil fuels, important questions emerge: What does a just transition look like? Who should benefit from it? And how can we ensure that no one is left behind?
Recent international discussions, including the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, and the 62nd Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SBI/SBSTA) in Bonn, Germany, have highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of building a fair and equitable transition.
This Youth Summit Talk will explore the concept of a just transition through the lens of climate justice, equity, and future generations. Drawing on experiences from Santa Marta and reflections from international climate negotiations in Bonn, the session will provide participants with a better understanding of the global transition away from fossil fuels, the key debates shaping this process, and what it means for communities around the world.
Through expert perspectives and interactive dialogue, participants will learn why a just transition matters, what challenges remain, and how children and youth can contribute to building a future that is both sustainable and fair.
Co-Chair of the Youth Task Force for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Project Coordinator (Climate Justice & Human Rights) at Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures (IICF).
In this Youth Summit Talk, we will present recent real-world cases of children and youth participation in global policy processes and grassroots movements addressing food systems, their impact, and their importance in ensuring a safe environment and future for younger generations:
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Establishing a Community Nutrition Program for the Bakonzo Tribe
Karen Salaza, Co-Chair of the Youth Task Force for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, will speak on youth-led grassroots action, including her work on establishing a community nutrition program with the Bakonzo Tribe, connecting local solutions to global challenges. -
Transforming Food Systems to Protect Human Rights and Prevent Climate Harm
Insights from the Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures (IICF) recent consultations contributing to the UN Special Rapporteur’s thematic report by Elisa Morguera, highlighting how children’s perspectives inform global human rights frameworks.
