Youth and Sustainable Development (Nature and People, Foundation Vostok Discussion Club)

The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the UN until 2030, establish the aspiration of the UN Member States to reduce inequality within and between countries, including gaps in technical and technological equipment, and also affect the future of children and youth who do not have equal and full access to modern benefits of civilization. The session will discuss youth leadership for sustainable development, environmental protection, technological equality and creation of a just world order. The UN is currently working on the development of the Post-2030 Development Goals, and it is the young generation that will be the key element of its successful realization.

Moderator:

• Sergey Rybakov, Programme Director, Vostok Discussions Club, General director of the Nature and People Foundation

Speakers:

• Naphtali Akudung, Founder and CEO Climrenew, I.B. Taylor Kamara Foundation (I.B.T.K) Youth Delegate
• Rahul Chahal, Youth Delegate, Global Youth Federation, India
• Darina Elizarova, Leading specialist of the Center for International Partnerships of ANO Corporate Academy of Rosatom
• Tatiana Sokolova, PhD, Associate Professor, Higher School of Economics, School of Communications, Director of the Autonomous Nonprofit and Educational Center Higher School of Communications
• Stephan Shishigin, Clean Energy Ambassador, Economist of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation

Online speakers:

• Roman Chukov, Programme Expert, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (video address)
• Pavel Seleznev, Dean of the Faculty of International Economic Relations, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Financial University) (video address)