One Young World Ambassadors are invited to participate in an exclusive Youth Circle on “Sustainability: Our Shared Responsibility,” a special engagement session hosted by H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and H.E. Reem Al Hashimi, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Dubai Expo 2020.
Youth Circle is a platform for youth to meet, discuss and shape solutions together. Youth are an important pillar in supporting the global efforts in achieving sustainable development, as well as raising awareness and communicating with all segments of society. To this end, the Youth Circle will aim to raise awareness and encourage the UAE youth and students studying in the United States to engage in global efforts in achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change.
Agenda:
- His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change & Environment, will present what sustainability means for the United Arab Emirates, initiatives its undertaking and the importance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimi, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Dubai Expo 2020, will then present Expo2020 and its contribution to the global agenda.
- Attendees will be given an opportunity to interact and discuss issues related to sustainability and put forward their ideas about their important role towards achieving 2030 Agenda.
If you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected].
Date: September 22, 2016, 4:00 - 5:30PM
Venue: Convene Convention Center, 730 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
