Children and youth
The world's population is young, with nearly 2.2 billion people under the age of 18 of which 85 percent are living in developing countries. Children and young people are concerned, thoughtful citizens, capable of participating in, and changing the society of which they are a part; and they have an important role to play in addressing and affecting the issues of our world. In addition, children and young people have enthusiasm, imagination and abundant energy to undertake local actions, act as effective communicators in their communities and be involved in international arenas. FAO with a number of partners is therefore developing resources, activities and the mechanisms to enhance awareness, access to information and participation of children and young people in a range of environmental, social and sustainable development issues, including climate change. |
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News
29 January 2010
It’s fun and easy! All you have to do is make a bright bold design (an emblem) which you think shows how young people can take action to preserve the wonders of our biodiversity. What are you waiting for? Start using your imagination and send us your best creations by 15 June 2010. [more...]
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28 January 2010
Submit your video for the 7th International Audiovisual Festival of Biodiversity. Visit the official web site of the Festival, download the Regulations and fill in the entry form.The Festival accepts both short and feature length documentary films, as well as short antimations dealing with biodiversity, nature conservation,food sovreignty, sustainable agriculture etc. The submission deadline is 28th February 2010. The Festival is organised by Centro Internazionale Crocevia in collaboration with Acra. In 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity declared by UN, the Festival will be part of a bigger event, the Week of Biodiversity, organised by Bioversity International and it will take place from 19th to 23rd May 2010 at Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. [more...]
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28 January 2010
From 25 January to 12 February 2010, you will have the chance to suggest powerful 1 to 5 word slogan that encapsulates the Year and its theme, Dialogue and Mutual Understanding and vote on your favourites. Visit the new International Year of Youth Web page and don’t forget to spread the word about the International Year of Youth (which starts on the 12 August 2010). [more...]
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22 December 2009
In efforts to highlight their contribution to society and help address the challenges they face, the United Nations is dedicating a year to young people by proclaiming 2010 the International Year of Youth, commencing on next 12 August. Under the theme “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”, the Year will aim at encouraging dialogue and understanding across generations. It will promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and freedoms, as well as solidarity. It will also aim to encourage young people to dedicate themselves to achieving the objectives of progress and development, including the Millennium Development Goals. [more...]
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22 December 2009
Twenty-three people from seven developing countries and six developed countries are currently attending the United Nations climate change conference (COP15) as part of the WAGGGS delegation. Government representatives of most countries worldwide gather in Copenhaguen, Denmark, from 7 to 18 December to negotiate and agree upon a way forward on how to tackle climate change. A total of 193 countries are represented at this conference. These nations will hopefully negotiate policies to reduce carbon emissions worldwide and create climate justice for all. This meeting will influence our future and the future of those who are yet to come. [more...]
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Motivators
Yes we know the problem is big but we can all make a contribution, however big or small, to solve it. So don’t just sit there: MOVE :o)
Contact
Page content: Reuben.Sessa@fao.org (NRCE)
Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division: NRC-Director@fao.org