The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2015 invites young people from
around the world to use
their knowledge and creativity to crowdsource
solutions for climate change that contribute to growth and development
in developing and emerging countries.
This year the World Bank Group Youth Summit will focus on the following topic: If Not Us Then Who: Crowd-Sourcing Solutions for Climate Change.
The event will gather exceptional future leaders to tell the story of
climate change and inspire communities everywhere to take action.
The aim of the Youth Summit is to provide a platform for young people to act as change makers and help solve one of the world’s most complex challenges.
The Youth Summit 2015 will feature a live competition in which
selected young professionals will present their final competition
proposals in front of a jury.
The Youth Summit 2015 will be a two-day event taking place on November 16 & 17.
Day 1 (November 16) – Plenary Discussion and Sessions
The first day of the Summit will provide training on climate change
related topics. The day will start with a dynamic high level plenary
session which aims to contribute to the conversation on the Road to
Paris and after Paris (UNFCCC COP21)by highlighting the historical
objectives that could be agreed at the international conference and by
discussing how implementation of those objectives could be efficiently
achieved. Following the plenary session, participants will attend
climate related tracks that will cover the following topics: Climate
Finance, Green Energy, Climate Resilience, Landscapes, Green Buildings,
Green Transport and ICT. The goal of the tracks is to provide hands-on
training and actionable skills to the participants.
Day 2 (November 17) – Live Competition
The second day of the Summit will feature a live competition in which
selected young professionals will present their final competition
proposals in front of a jury.
How to Register
Click Here to Register Now
For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the 2015 World Bank Group Youth Summit
Deadline: 11:59pm EST October 15th, 2015
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