UNITAR Hosts Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar in Geneva for Young Future Leaders from China

https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/unitar-hosts-youth-leadership-and-global-challenges-seminar-geneva-young-future-leaders-china

Twenty students from China joined the Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar in Geneva in July 2024.

The seminar was organized by UNITAR in collaboration with Shanghai Creative Twin Cities and Curidaosity.

The seminar featured interactive sessions, expert lectures and presentations, as well as tours of the Palais des Nations.

These activities aimed to empower participants with leadership skills and innovative ideas.

The distinguished speakers and hands-on workshops focused on climate change, sustainable development, global health and social innovation.

5 September 2024, Geneva – A total of twenty students from China joined the Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar, held at UNITAR headquarters in Geneva.   The seminar was organized by UNITAR in collaboration with Shanghai Creative Twin Cities for the seminar on July 9 and with Curidaosity on July 16 and 19 2024.

The seminars featured interactive sessions, expert lectures and presentations, as well as tours of the Palais des Nations, home of the United Nations Office at Geneva. These activities aimed to empower participants with leadership skills and innovative ideas. The distinguished speakers and hands-on workshops introduced the students to climate change, sustainable development, global health and social innovation.

Participants also experienced Geneva’s cultural heritage, enhancing their understanding of global cooperation.

This seminar has been a transformative experience. The knowledge and skills I’ve gained, along with the connections made, will help me contribute effectively to solving global challenges.” —student participant, Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar 2024

As young leaders of tomorrow, you hold the power to drive the successful implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the next few decades, it will be young generation that directly experiences the outcomes of these global efforts being made today”— Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of the UNITAR Division for Prosperity

Young people’s voices and ideas are pivotal in shaping a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future. UNITAR is excited to expand its efforts in empowering the next generation of global leaders and warmly invites new partners and passionate youth to join the annual Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminars.