Our Youth. Our Future.
environmental challenge organisation (singapore)
known as ECO Singapore
ECOSPHERE,SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, Grid New Media Studios, #04-01, S (237978) http://www.eco-singapore.orgITel: (65) 6333 5543IFax: (65) 6333 5537
Registered Address: 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, #15-14 Singapore 079903
Society Reg. No: ROS326/2002Charity Reg. No: 1739
W O R L D L E A D E R S H I P C O N F E R E N C E P O S T E V E N T R E P O R T
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Introduction to the second World Leadership Conference
The World Leadership Conference 2011 is a unique 5-day preparatory conferencewhich aims to re-kindle the “spirit of Rio” by enabling the younger generations oftoday with the skills, knowledge and inspiration required to be effective leaders increating change, especially towards climate change and sustainable development.Young leaders from the Asia-Pacific are particularly encouraged to engage in livelydebate and think critically about the issues that are facing the region today; anopportunity to meet like-minded peers from around Asia-Pacific, to forge and establishlasting relationship in the region for stronger and more impactful change. One of thekey intent of the conference is to connect the achievements of past and presentleaders with the younger generations to continue the work of environmentalstewardship towards a more sustained future.The key deliverable is combined position paper from the Asia and Pacific region,which will be brought up towards the Rio Summit in 2012 as well as the immediate 17
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Session on the Conference Of Parties. The position paper will brought to UNEP RIMprocess as the Asia Pacific position paper under Major Group for Children and Youth(MGCY). The WLC identified three key themes: Green Economy to Eradicate Poverty,Energy for a Low Carbon Future, and Institutional Framework on SustainableDevelopment (previously known as Sustainable Development & Governance), whichco-relates with the UNCSD Rio+20’s major two themes.
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Objective of the eventa.
Learning
– To teach the youths and young leaders in the Asia-Pacificregion about the latest developments in environmental matters throughseminar sessions. Also known as the
Knowledge Track.
b.
Voicing Out
– The coming Rio + 20 Summit in 2012 is an important dateof decision for the whole of mankind. We would provide a platform for the youth from all over Asia Pacific to discuss and craft a document tobe submitted in the 2012 summit agenda so that their views can beheard. Also known as the
Policy Track.
c.
Taking Action
– Bringing the youth of Asia Pacific together for this greenagenda would forge new relationships, induce the development ofnew exciting ideas and provide strong follow up on these projects evenafter attendees return home.
Tangible Outcomes
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A Combined Document of Regional Consultation to be submitted to the Rio +20 Summit Agenda
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New projects/initiatives will be started on local, national or regional grassrootslevels.
World Leadership Conference 2011Asia-Pacific towards Rio+20Post Event Report
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