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Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures: Intergenerational Responsibility and Skills for a Just Transition

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With young people at the heart of the discussion, this event brings partners together to explore what changes are needed in education and across society to build the green skills and green jobs to deliver a just and sustainable transition. 

Co-organised with UNEP, CYMG and the Government of Cyprus, Portugal, in collaboration with ILO and UNICEF, this side-event will host an intergenerational dialogue between youth, UN leaders, Government ministers and experts in green skills and education. It will explore the intersection of green jobs, education and sustainable lifestyles, highlighting how these elements can converge to create a just and equitable future for all.

Following the opening remarks, the first round of panelists will discuss how to equip future generations with the new skill sets for green jobs and a sustainable future through enhanced collaborative action.

Opening remarks

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Inger Andersen
Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Leena Nandan
Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India

Speakers

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Laura Thompson
Assistant Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Sarah Steinberg
Head of Global Public Policy Partnership, Linkedin
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Gyubin Hwang
Representative of the Children and Youth Major Group, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)