Disha Sarkar, a climate advocate and a YOUNGO youth delegate at the COP26 climate talks, discusses “ground level” advocacy and promoting the inclusion of youth in global decision-making.
Author: Masooma Rahmaty
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90 percent of the world’s 1.8 billion youth live in developing or conflict-affected countries where climate change is a serious “risk multiplier” for peace and sustainable development.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and growing recognition of climate-related security risks have presented the international community with an opportunity to reevaluate what is considered a threat to international peace and security, and how gender should be included in the response.
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As the peace talks gain momentum again, ensuring that women’s voices are sufficiently represented in peace efforts should be a top priority.
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The 20th anniversary of resolution1325 is not just a moment to reflect on the past, but represents an opportunity to look toward the future.
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Amid all the peace negotiations and political disagreements, the voices of the people of Afghanistan have often been undermined.
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Five years into the implementation of the agenda and the SDGs, many policymakers agree that momentum towards achieving the agenda’s goals is slowing down.
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The HLPF and SDG Summit are an opportune time to build on progress and to remind governments of their human rights commitments.
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In the current context, what we can expect from HLPF 2019 is not as much as we would like.
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Engagement by governments to tackle internal displacement, while leveraging the international community’s growing expertise, will help ensure approaches have positive effects.
