Youth

We empower young people to contribute to solving today’s challenges and to help build a better future for all.

Programmes for youth

UNCTAD Youth Network

Youth Talks

eFounders Fellowship Programme

News

Youth declaration urges action to green industries, reduce technical divides and reimagine education

UNCTAD's Youth Network will advocate the declaration's recommendations at various forums, including this year’s UN climate conference (COP28).

5 Dec 2023

Young people advance action towards a healthy planet for all

Youth advocacy is on the rise, turbocharging a generational movement to fight the existential threat of climate change.

28 Jul 2022

Young leaders discuss how to finance development and transform education

UNCTAD Youth Network members exchange expertise with global peers and offer fresh solutions to today’s pressing challenges.

21 Apr 2022

Youth climate leaders at COP26 turn ideas into action

Young climate activists joined world leaders, negotiators and senior figures to demand immediate action to limit planetary warming to 1.5 Celsius and secure their future.

15 Nov 2021

More news

Podcast

Growth spurt: Why investing in youth fuels an inclusive, sustainable future

As we celebrate International Youth day, The Weekly Tradecast looks at the importance of investing in the skills and opportunities of the young with Chidinma Udeogu and Arlette Verploegh.

Youth action hubs

In focus

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4th UNCTAD Youth Forum: For Planetary Prosperity

16 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Documents and publications

Report of the UNCTAD Youth Forum 2023: For Planetary Prosperity

04 Dec 2023

English

Youth Forum Declaration

Pull up: Change Di Riddim

TD/523 - 04 Oct 2021

Report of UN ECOSOC Youth Forum by UNCTAD Youth Network (8-9 April 2019)

UNCTAD/YOUTH/2019/04 - 26 Jun 2019

English

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