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Side Event at the UN Ocean Conference: Mobilizing Youth for Ocean and Climate Action - Harnessing Citizen Science and Capacity-Building
Peace Boat is prpud to partner with the Permanent Mission of Kiribati to co-organize a side event at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. We invite you to join us at this important event.
Mobilizing Youth for Ocean and Climate Action: Harnessing Citizen Science and Capacity-Building
The side event led by Kiribati 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. Featuring initiatives like Peace Boat’s global voyages and the Africa-Europe Youth Ambassador Programme, the event will emphasize cross-sector partnerships for youth engagement in research, policy, and outreach. Speakers will come from diverse regions and sectors and include youth leaders, the Permanent Representative of Palau to the UN/AOSIS Chair, representatives from Kiribati, the Africa-Europe Foundation, the Indian Ocean Commission, CSOs and academia.
Time and Date:
Tuesday 10 June 2025,
12:15-13:30
Venue:
12:15-13:30
Room 1, Blue Zone, UN Ocean Conference, Port Lympia in downtown Nice.