Official Side Event of the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023
Transformative Potential of Youth Participation in SDGs Advancement
Date & Day: 28th April, 2023, Friday | Time: 10 am - 11:30 am (IST) | Format: Panel Discussion
Lead Organizer: Alexis Foundation | Co-Organizer: ECPD, UN University for Peace
Co-Organizer and Host: K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Partner: Adhrit Foundation
Registration Link: www.alexis.org.in/event-registration.html
Transformative Potential of Youth Participation in SDGs Advancement
Date & Day: 28th April, 2023, Friday | Time: 10 am - 11:30 am (IST) | Format: Panel Discussion
Lead Organizer: Alexis Foundation | Co-Organizer: ECPD, UN University for Peace
Co-Organizer and Host: K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Partner: Adhrit Foundation
Registration Link: www.alexis.org.in/event-registration.html
Concept Note
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including health, education, decent work, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, environment and climate change.
As we strive towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, there's a powerful catalyst that often goes overlooked: youth participation. By empowering young people to take an active role in advancing the SDGs, we unlock their transformative potential and unleash a wave of innovation and creativity unlike any other. From advocacy campaigns to community projects, young people are driving positive change around the world - and it's time we start recognizing and harnessing their incredible impact.
While leadership and political will are critical for achieving the SDGs, it is clear that no single government or actor can do it alone – everyone has a role to play in meeting these ambitious goals. In particular, youth must be engaged and empowered to take ownership of their future.
This event will bring together various stakeholders such as representatives from youth organizations, national governments, international agencies, industry, chambers of commerce, think tanks, academia, and civil society organizations on a common platform to discuss and deliberate on Transformative Potential of Youth Participation in SDGs Advancement.
Objectives
The objectives of this event are:
This event is timely and relevant given that 2023 is a crucial year for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and to identify areas where further effort is needed.
The event will contribute to the review progress and advancement of several SDGs such as clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and partnerships for the goals (SDG17).
Guiding Questions
These are the key questions that will help guide the conversation:
Agenda*
Introduction and Welcome Address
Video Messages
Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion
Speakers
Moderator
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Event Coordinator(s)
*More speakers will be added soon.
For Queries, Opportunities, and Participation, kindly drop an email to [email protected] or fill the Contact Form below.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including health, education, decent work, gender equality, water, sanitation, energy, environment and climate change.
As we strive towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, there's a powerful catalyst that often goes overlooked: youth participation. By empowering young people to take an active role in advancing the SDGs, we unlock their transformative potential and unleash a wave of innovation and creativity unlike any other. From advocacy campaigns to community projects, young people are driving positive change around the world - and it's time we start recognizing and harnessing their incredible impact.
While leadership and political will are critical for achieving the SDGs, it is clear that no single government or actor can do it alone – everyone has a role to play in meeting these ambitious goals. In particular, youth must be engaged and empowered to take ownership of their future.
This event will bring together various stakeholders such as representatives from youth organizations, national governments, international agencies, industry, chambers of commerce, think tanks, academia, and civil society organizations on a common platform to discuss and deliberate on Transformative Potential of Youth Participation in SDGs Advancement.
Objectives
The objectives of this event are:
- To increase awareness about the importance of youth participation in the advancement of the SDGs; and
- To provide concrete examples of how youth are already playing a critical role in advancing the SDGs in their communities.
This event is timely and relevant given that 2023 is a crucial year for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and to identify areas where further effort is needed.
The event will contribute to the review progress and advancement of several SDGs such as clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and partnerships for the goals (SDG17).
Guiding Questions
These are the key questions that will help guide the conversation:
- Why is youth participation important in advancing the SDGs?
- What are some specific ways that youth can get involved in SDGs advancement?
- How can we ensure that youth voices are heard and included in decision-making processes around the SDGs?
- What challenges do youth face in participating in and advancing the SDGs?
- How can we overcome these challenges?
- What role do UN Member States play in supporting and empowering youth to participate in and advance the SDGs?
- What challenges do we face in measuring progress towards the SDGs?
Agenda*
Introduction and Welcome Address
- Mr. Aditya Singh, Founder & Chairman, Alexis Foundation
Video Messages
- Prof. Dr. Arthur Lyon Dahl, President, International Environment Forum
- Prof. Dr. Jonathan Bradley, President, ECPD Executive Board, UN University for Peace
- Ms. Pauline Laravoire, Executive Director, Sustainability and Social Innovation Master's Program, HEC Paris
Opening Remarks
- Prof. (Dr.) Mehraj Uddin Mir, Chair Professor, Motilal Nehru Chair, K R Mangalam University
Panel Discussion
Speakers
- Ms. Aakanksha Nayyar, Marketing Manager, Health, Nutrition & Care - South Asia, DSM
- Ms. Akanksha Malaiya, Secretary, Vichar Samiti
- Mr. Bhaskar Kumar, Manager, The George Institute for Global Health
- Ms. Bhawna Jhorar, Senior Associate, Khaitan & Khaitan Law Firm
- Ms. Kinshu Dang, Engagement Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
- Mr. Mradul Yadav, Business Strategy Manager, Accenture
- Mr. Shiv Ranjan, Assistant Professor of Law, K R Mangalam University
- Mr. Sumedh Tarodekar, Assistant Director, Sports Authority of India
- Ms. Vanshica Kant, International Consultant, Asian Development Bank
Moderator
- Mr. Aditya Singh, Founder & Chairman, Alexis Foundation
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
- Dr. Shobhna Jeet, Chairperson, Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development Goals, K R Mangalam University
Event Coordinator(s)
- Ms. Gargi Singh, Assistant Professor of Law, K R Mangalam University
- Mr. Shivam Arora, Associate, Alexis Foundation
*More speakers will be added soon.
For Queries, Opportunities, and Participation, kindly drop an email to [email protected] or fill the Contact Form below.
