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You can move the world

Throughout history, young people have played a pivotal role in shaping society. From youth movements, to local action, to expansive thinking, young people are key to designing a more sustainable world. In 1992, world leaders recognised the vital role that young people play in contributing to the process of sustainable development with the adoption of Agenda 21, stating:

"Youth comprise nearly 30 per cent of the world's population. The involvement of today's youth in environment and development decision-making and in the implementation of programmes is critical to the long-term success of Agenda 21." More information on Agenda 21, Chapter 25

Twenty years on, young people are actively involved in preparations for Rio+20.

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio+20 – aims to secure a renewed political commitment to sustainable development, while addressing new and emerging challenges. Balancing the needs of the current generation with those of future is a matter of urgency and all young people are encouraged to join us in contributing to the process.

The Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) is the official voice for young people in the sustainability negotiations and we are engaging with young people from across the world to share our voices at Rio+20. Through networking and collaborating, the MGCY has strong teams that contribute to the policy negotiations. The MGCY also works to inspire and platform youth activism through a series of working groups, aimed at bringing people together to help build the global youth voice.

Get involved – join the MGCY and help design the future.
www.uncsdchildrenyouth.org

MGCY Youth Blast: Conference of Youth for Rio+20 (7-12 June 2012)

The MGCY will be hosting the official young people’s event in Rio de Janeiro, in preparation for Rio+20. This is a space in which young people can meet to create a unified youth vision for the future of sustainable development and inclusive policy. There will be workshops on thematic areas relevant to Rio+20, capacity building, networking and much more. For more information and to register, visit
http://uncsdchildrenyouth.org/rio20/youth-blast/

If you have more questions about the Youth Blast, please email coyrio@gmail.com

Participation of Major Groups
Children & Youth Amendments to the Zero Draft


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• 9 Jun 2012 - Brazilian Youth: Setting Sustainable Development Agenda (by: Children and Youth)
• 8 Jun 2012 - Brazilian Youth Consultations for Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
• 9 Apr 2012 - Education Hub (by: Children and Youth)
• 27 Mar 2012 - Get involved in the Future you want (by: Children and Youth)
• 27 Mar 2012 - Brazil's Scouts respond to Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
• 13 Mar 2012 - 99 Days Left to Rio+20? (by: Children and Youth)
• 16 Feb 2012 - Registration Open: Conference of Youth (for Rio+20) (by: Children and Youth)
• 1 Feb 2012 - African Youth--apply for funding for Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
• 30 Jan 2012 - African Youth Funding provided by Germany for Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
• 28 Jan 2012 - Jobs and the issue of Youth unemployment (by: Children and Youth)
• 26 Jan 2012 - Major Group Children & Youth: Informal Informal (by: Children and Youth)
• 17 Jan 2012 - You(th) matter! (by: Children and Youth)
• 17 Jan 2012 - Push for change! Be the voice! Volunteer! (by: Children and Youth)
• 13 Jan 2012 - MyCity+20: How youth can play a part in Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
• 12 Jan 2012 - Youth Blast (by: Children and Youth)
• 9 Jan 2012 - Rio+20 Participation Guide (by: Children and Youth)
• 31 Dec 2011 - Water Youth Movement (by: Children and Youth)
• 20 Oct 2011 - ESCAP prep-meeting (by: Children and Youth)
• 19 Oct 2011 - ECE Regional Preparatory Meeting (by: Children and Youth)
• 19 Oct 2011 - Kenyan Youth Declaration (by: Children and Youth)
• 11 Oct 2011 - Rio +20 Elementary School Kick Off carnival a Success!! (Sweden) (by: Children and Youth)
• 10 Oct 2011 - TakingITGlobal's European Youth Forums (by: Children and Youth)
• 9 Oct 2011 - ''I Vote for Climate'' (Cameroon) (by: Children and Youth)
• 6 Oct 2011 - Brazil Statute of Youth. (by: Children and Youth)
• 2 Oct 2011 - Latin American Youth Declaration (by: Children and Youth)
• 28 Sep 2011 - International Youth Strategy Meeting (by: Children and Youth)
• 27 Sep 2011 - TUNZA conference for children and youth (by: Children and Youth)
• 6 Sep 2011 - Children and Youth establish task forces on Rio+20 themes (by: Children and Youth)
• 17 Aug 2011 - Asia-Pacific Youth Forum Adopts Climate Change Declaration, Rio+20 Position (by: Children and Youth)

• Conference of Youth for Rio+20 (aka YOUTH BLAST) (by: Children and Youth)
  7 Jun 2012 - 12 Jun 2012 , SulAmerica, Rio de Janeiro
• Youth Blast (BRAZILIAN YOUTH DAYS) (by: Children and Youth)
  7 Jun 2012 - 8 Jun 2012 , SulAmerica, Rio de Janiero, Brazil
• Water & Youth (by: Children and Youth)
  12 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012 ,
• UNEP TUNZA Asia-Pacific Children and Youth Conference (by: Children and Youth)
  6 Feb 2012 - 8 Feb 2012 ,
• Nigerian Youth Summit on Sustainable Development - SustainNIGERIA (by: Children and Youth)
  14 Oct 2011 - 15 Oct 2011 , Abuja, Nigeria
• Kenya Youth Strategy Meeting for Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
  13 Oct 2011 - 14 Oct 2011 , Nairobi-Kenya
• GA Side Event: Education for Sustainable Development (by: Children and Youth)
  12 Oct 2011 - 12 Oct 2011 , New York City
• Major Group of Children and Youth online Conference (by: Children and Youth)
  9 Oct 2011 - 9 Oct 2011 ,
• Tread Lightly European Youth Forums (by: Children and Youth)
  4 Oct 2011 - 21 Oct 2011 , Europe
• Latin American Youth Congress (by: Children and Youth)
  28 Sep 2011 - 2 Oct 2011 , Capilla del Monte, Cordoba, ARGENTINA
• European Youth Congress (by: Children and Youth)
  27 Aug 2011 - 10 Sep 2011 , Izola, Slovenia
• Youth Forum on Climate Actions and Mountain Issues (by: Asia-Pacific Mountain Network (APMN)) (by: Children and Youth)
  8 Aug 2011 - 12 Aug 2011 , Kathmandu, Nepal
• International Youth Strategy Meeting for Rio+20 (by: Children and Youth)
  27 Jul 2011 - 27 Jul 2011 , Mollina, Spain
• International Youth Summit on Energy and Climate Change (by: Children and Youth)
  22 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011 , Beijing, China
• European Youth Meeting for Sustainable Development (by: Children and Youth)
  19 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011 , Tallinn, Estonia
• World Leadership Conference (by: Children and Youth)
  13 Jul 2011 - 15 Jul 2011 , Singapore
• South Asian Youth Conference 2011 (by: Children and Youth)
  23 May 2011 - 28 May 2011 , Bangalore, India