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Date : February 20 to 25, 2011
Venue : Hotel Saphir, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2. Theme
“Youth Awareness of Climate Change”
Sub-themes:
· Copenhagen Summit and its implication for general climate change target
· Youth initiative on environmental conservation
· Pro poor conservation as a win-win solution
3. Background
4. Objectives
5. Output
6. Participants
100 participants from ASEAN + Partners as well as observer from other countries age between 18 – 30 are expected to attend the conference. The qualifications of participants are those who are interested in climate change and environment issues, representing youth organizations or institutions, have good command of English and interested in youth development. The deadline of submission of the application forms is February 8, 2010. The committee will provide accommodation and local transport for participants from each country. The international airfare travel expenses must be paid by each participating country or organization.
7. Program Activities
The programs of the conference include Plenary, Group Discussions and Field Trips. Exchange of ideas and experience will be facilitated during the conference through the following activities:
a. Working Group Discussion
All participants will be actively involved in the panel discussion based on the four sub-themes as mentioned above.
b. Focus Group Discussion
The representative of each commission will discuss and formulate a Joint Statement as recommendations of the conference.
c. Design Plan of Action
Each Participant will design program/activities on climate change issues. The best design program will receive an award and appreciation from the committee.
d. Side Visit
After 2-3 conference and discussion, participants will also visit some pilot project related to the environment/biodiversity project in Yogyakarta.
8. Organizers
The event is organized by The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta and local Government of Yogyakarta.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, The Republic of Indonesia
Committee of International Youth Conference 2010
Planning Bureau 9th floor
Jl. Gerbang Pemuda No.3 Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia 10270

