CHINA: World Urban Youth Forum

In keeping with past World Urban Forums, the World Urban Youth Forum will be held on the eve of the Nanjing conference so that youth leaders from around the world can meet to exchange views on sustainable urbanization. Their recommendations will be officially presented to delegates at WUF4. Proposed events events for the Youth Forum include:

  • World Urban Youth Forum, 1 to 2 November
  • Youth Roundtable
  • Networking events
    • Global Network of Young Councilors (UCLG, YOUCAN, UN-HABITAT)
    • Urban Expressions (PopAkademy, Messengers of Truths, UN-HABITAT)
    • Urban Youth and Sports (UN-HABITAT)
  • Youth Main-Stage (Global Hip-Hop Summit during WUF 4)
  • Youth Exhibition (within the Main exhibition)
  • Launch of Opportunities Youth Fund (Special Event)
  • Launch of the Youth Advisory Council
  • WUF 4 Youth Training Events

The World Urban Youth Forum concept note gives more information.

pdf: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=19&catid=535&cid=5581

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