The Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA) is taking part in the 25th World Scout Jamboree where more than 40 000 young people from around the world have gathered in SaeManGeum, Jeollabuk-do, in the Republic of Korea for the adventure of a lifetime.

The Jamboree, one of the world’s largest outdoor educational events for young people, brings together Scouts aged 14 to 17 from over 150 countries to experience a wide range of educational activities that promote sustainability, global citizenship, cultural understanding, and leadership skills.

YUNGA has been leading interactive and educational activities in the YUNGA tent where the Scouts have been engaged in discussion and quizzes related to climate change, biodiversity and nutrition. They made bird feeders out of recycled materials, and looked at consumption and the importance of recycling.

YUNGA, hosted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is committed to empowering young people worldwide. The YUNGA tent represents a dynamic environment for the world's youth to engage, learn, and contribute to sustainable initiatives. YUNGA also led a special session on "SDGs education: how do you change behavior to achieve impact?" as part of the Campfire Scout Talks on Friday 4 August. This session guided participants through the process of understanding, designing, and implementing behavioural change.

Behavioral change is the practice of guiding and motivating individuals to change their actions or habits, with the intention of improving their lives and/or having a positive effect on society and the environment. The behavioural change workshop proposed by YUNGA aims to be beneficial to Scouts but also to educators, equipping them with the tools to influence actions and attitudes effectively, encouraging positive behaviour towards people and the planet.

YUNGA’s participation in the 25th World Scout Jamboree aligns with its core mission to engage young people in activities that promote their personal development and the sustainability of the planet. This gathering provides an excellent opportunity for YUNGA to connect with the global youth community, inspiring and educating future generations about the critical role they play in shaping our world.

"Having been a Scout myself, I fully understand the impact that Scouts and Guides can have in their local communities. Having a UN Village at the Jamboree is therefore an excellent way for the UN and for FAO, through its YUNGA initiative, to engage Scouts worldwide to become advocates for change on environmental and climate change issues” said Reuben Sessa, YUNGA Coordinator.