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13th edition of the UNESCO 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ

In 2023, the UNESCO 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ focused on the Social Impacts of Climate Change and the need to achieve an equitable climate transition.
13th edition of the UNESCO 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ

The UNESCO 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ, organized by the Social and Human Sciences Sector, provides youth with a space to engage in discussion and debate, and to share their recommendations and solutions with Member States during UNESCO's General Conference.

It took place on 14-15 November 2023, during the General Conference, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

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This edition’s theme came at a critical time. Young people have been clear in the past years: climate change is putting their future at risk.

The future of humanity, and especially youth, is under threat.

Alongside the ecological damage, the social impacts of climate change must be at the center of the debate if we are to achieve a just climate transition.

At this pivotal moment for our planet, the lives of future generations hang in the balance. It’s now or never. It is undeniable that those most affected by climate change will be the young people of today. Their voices, ideas and actions must inform and shape the ways in which the social impact of climate change is tackled both at the regional and global level.

Young people are key actors in driving the innovation required to achieve an equitable climate transition and are extremely motivated to do so. However, they the often lack the resources and space to transform their ideas into impactful actions and reach their full potential. 

This forum  gave young changemakers the opportunity to have their voices heard by those shaping policy. Throughout the Forum, they came together with likeminded young people to develop solutions to address the social impact of climate change.

Some key facts

83%
of youth

believe humanity failed to care for the planet

The 1.5°C
warming threshold

could be reached as early as 2030

70%
of young people

are very worried about climate change

68%
of total emissions

come from just 10 countries. The 100 least emitting countries create only 3%

Up to 700
million people in Africa

may be displaced as a result of high water stress by 2030

50-75 trillion
pieces of plastic and microplastic

are floating in the ocean

With the support of:

  • Korean National Commission for UNESCO
  • PLEDIS Entertainment
  • Morocco 
  • Australia
  • Ireland