This annual event offers a platform for youth to engage with Member States and stakeholders, contributing to policy discussions and the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 2025 theme focuses on “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for leaving no one behind.” Key SDGs under review include SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
The forum will feature plenary sessions, interactive thematic and regional breakouts, and side events, both in-person and virtual. It is convened by the President of ECOSOC and organized in collaboration with the UN Youth Office, among other partners. Youth leaders worldwide are encouraged to share innovative ideas and best practices to drive sustainable development. Opportunities for Africans+3