UNESCO Youth Forum Concludes in Samarkand, Sets Global Youth Recommendations
UNESCO's 14th Youth Forum concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with participants developing global youth recommendations. These will be presented to UNESCO member states, focusing on six key areas including climate education, innovation, and cultural heritage protection. The forum, held ahead of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference, gathered young leaders from nearly 140 countries to discuss climate action and related social transformations.
Samarkand's selection as the venue highlighted Central Asia's enduring cultural and intellectual history. Delegates were amazed by the ancient monuments still standing proudly today. The forum, UNESCO's highest decision-making body, brought together youth representatives to define the organization's priorities, approve its budget, and elect members of its governing bodies.
Aisana Miram, a delegate from Kazakhstan, found the forum invaluable for her personal and professional growth. She presented the third recommendation, advocating for youth-led innovation in green and blue transitions. Nurullo Rasulov, a delegate from Uzbekistan, emphasized the significance of Samarkand as a symbol of the region's growing voice in global dialogue. Following the youth forum, the 43rd UNESCO General Conference began on Oct. 30, addressing a wide range of global themes across education, culture, science, and communication.
The 14th UNESCO Youth Forum in Samarkand has concluded, leaving a lasting impact on its participants and the global youth community. The forum's recommendations, set to be presented to UNESCO member states, aim to empower young people worldwide in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. The 43rd UNESCO General Conference continues in Samarkand, building upon the youth forum's momentum to address pressing global issues.
