The side event led by the Government of Kiribati in collaboration with the Governments of Palau and Chile along with various NGO partners will highlight the importance of mobilizing youth to accelerate ocean action through capacity-building and citizen science, with a focus on SIDS youth on the front lines of the climate and ocean crises. It will showcase the power of youth representation in shaping ocean governance and the blue economy. The event will emphasize cross-sector partnerships for youth engagement in research, policy, and outreach. Speakers will come from diverse regions & sectors and include youth leaders, the Permanent Representative of Palau to the UN/AOSIS Chair, representatives from Kiribati, the Government of Chile, the Africa-Europe Foundation, the Indian Ocean Commission, Civil society organizations and academia.
Location: Room 1, Blue Zone, Nice, France