In alignment with the priorities set by the UfM Youth Agenda, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is organising a series of three online meetings in 2024 of the UfM Youth Focal Points Network. These virtual gatherings aim to explore how young people from the Mediterranean region can be actively and impactfully involved in policy-making processes related to the three thematic priorities of the UfM Youth Agenda: Climate Action and Environment, Education and Employment, and Social Inclusion and Participation.
The first meeting was held on 22 May, focusing on Youth Engagement in Climate and Environmental Policymaking. Discussions were held on strategies for creating effective, action-driven, intergenerational decision-making processes that empower young people to lead the green transition. There were 41 participants, including representatives from the UfM Co-Presidency, the UfM NaZonal Focal Points on Youth, youth-focused Civil Society Organisations, and youth experts and activists.
The subsequent meetings of the UfM Youth Focal Points Network will take place in June and July 2024. Insights from these meetings will be compiled into a final document for UfM stakeholders. The results will be presented at the Med Youth Lab, a capacity-building initiative focused on project development and soft skills.
Source: INSME Secretariat
