INTRODUCTION
In 2015, the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) was adopted, with 17 related goals, or SDGs, at its core.
This approach requires accounting for different perspectives and sectoral agendas - and creates a need to shift from a governance structure of distinct agendas to a more integrated approach. The United Nations’ SDGs provide a blueprint to address some of the world’s gravest challenges; to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Youth and youth-led organisations are often seen as the driving force for supporting the country’s development and thus play significant roles to contribute in balancing economic and social dimensions of sustainable development so as to be on the same agenda. However, recent youths’ engagements have highlighted that the young people lack on the progress of Wawasan Brunei 2035, this viewpoint may also extend to youths’ participation in the realization of the SDGs.
OBJECTIVES
Recognizing that bolder solutions, innovativeness, and more creative thinking are needed in delivering the 2030 SDGs Agenda, a Youth Engagement Session: Future Sustainability Leaders is proposed to be held.
To capture how youth in Brunei Darussalam contribute, impact or affect the achievement of the 17 SDGs;
To enhance youths’ involvement and advocate them and their perspectives, through empowerment of the relevant knowledge and skills; as well as providing opportunities, to have an effective partnership-enabling ecosystem;
To accelerate the effectiveness of collaboration towards delivering the 2030 Agenda, by having a more coordinated efforts to align the 2030 SDGs Agenda with Wawasan Brunei 2035 and National Youth Policy and Strategy.
To formulate an SDG Youth Statement to be reflected in Brunei Darussalam’s 2nd VNR report due to be submitted in July 2023; and
To follow up to the recommendations made in the SDG Youth Statement as Future Sustainability Leaders.
REGISTRATIONS
Applicants must be between 15 to 25 years old.
Register via online form before 13 May 2023.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Better understanding of the SDG ecosystem, especially in Brunei Darussalam
Identifying SDG Youth Ambassadors who will be provided with grant to execute project(s), with the support of mentors.
PROGRAMME FLOW
Day 1 (Monday, 15 May 2023)
Opening Ceremony
Session I: SDG in Brunei Darussalam
Session II: Learning Journey (Environment and Education)
Day 2 (Tuesday, 16 May 2023)
Session III: Where are we?
Session IV: Reflections on Progress
Session V: SDG Actions
Day 3 (Wednesday, 17 May 2023)
Session VI: Learning Journey (Health and Jobs)
Session VII: Project Ideation
Closing Ceremony