The Global Youth Forum on Climate Change

December 14th- 18th 2020
Virtual Event

P01

Conservation of Endemic and Endangered Plants and Wild Fruit-Yielding Species

Biodiversity

To conserve and restore biodiversity and wildlife in forests by conserving and protecting endemic and medicinal plant species, educating and training youth and local communities on endemic and indigenous species, studying the interaction between flora and fauna, and collecting and propagating seeds and growing methods.

P02

One Tree – One Student

Biodiversity

To provide children and teachers with healthy nutrition options and education on environmental opportunities in green compounds by planting fruit and shade trees, educating youth on establishing tree nurseries, and increasing environmental awareness.

P03

Biodiversity Check

Biodiversity

To prevent the loss of biodiversity and promote education on biodiversity, establish biodiversity centers, conduct research, and plant trees with a focus on indigenous tree species, and document and conserve indigenous knowledge and biodiversity accountancy.

P04

Win-Win Attitude on Wetland Ecosystem Conservation using Scientific Artwork

Biodiversity

To communicate the sustainable use of wetland ecosystem services and sustainable harvesting through the development and distribution of scientific artwork, including the development of training materials, drawings, and training sessions for youth of local communities living around wetlands.

P05

Sustainable Seaweed

Oceans and Coastal Ecosystems

To improve sustainable community-driven seaweed farming by increasing alternate income opportunities for vulnerable groups in the selected areas, creating awareness programs for youth and local communities on climate resilience through seaweed farming and the impacts of climate change, helping local fishermen with sustainable management, and forming multi-stakeholder partnerships.

P06

Marine Plastic Cycle

Oceans and Coastal Ecosystems

To incentivize fishermen and their families to collect ocean debris and control coastal pollution by connecting them with recyclers within the country to create an additional income stream for the local community. The project will use a community-based model to analyze business needs for recycling and the fishing industry value chain, conducting a feasibility study to create a community-based model for the project, and forming multi-actor partnerships.

P07

Community-Based Adaptation, Mangrove Restoration, and Campus Awareness

Oceans and Coastal Ecosystems

To promote green growth hubs through local community actions such as tenure agreements, community meetings, working groups, and fostering relationships within communities using climate targets. This involves working with youth groups and agricultural cooperatives on adaptation for organic agriculture, hosting joint civil society green growth training, and developing a youth policy document to validate a Youth Climate Action Manual.

P08

No More Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Wastage

Sustainable Food Systems

To mitigate the waste of seasonal fruits and vegetables by launching awareness campaigns and knowledge-sharing sessions targeting urban consumers and local farmers, supporting local farmers arrange contractual agreements with food processing companies, encouraging farmers to establish independent food processing units, and conducting knowledge sharing sessions with farmers, youth, and other stakeholders.

P09

Sustainable Development of Bio Fertilizer from Aquatic Invasive Alien Species

Sustainable Food Systems

To develop bio fertilizer from aquatic invasive alien species, develop better management systems for aquatic invasive alien species, and remove aquatic invasive alien species from water bodies by identifying and collecting suitable species to develop bio fertilizer.

P10

Permaculture for Food Security and Nutrition, Self-employment, and Healthy Lives

Sustainable Food Systems

To address food and nutrition insecurity, unemployment, land degradation, soil erosion and pollution, water loss and contamination, and climate change through permaculture, environmental conservation and restoration, sustainable beekeeping, waste management, eco-entrepreneurship, and sustainable business management practices.

P11

International Climate Adaptation Youth Summit: Connecting on a Global Level

Climate Change and Disaster Risk

To increase awareness and cooperation on climate change for relevant stakeholders on the national and global level, such as businesses, NGOS, and bureaucrats, through student panel discussions and lectures, afforestation efforts, and the creation of climate change declaration and implementation policy recommendations.

P12

Clean Coasts

Climate Change and Disaster Risk

To engage youth groups and recycling societies in conducting clean coasts campaigns and clean-ups, collecting plastic from beach vendors, and increasing youth participation on the national and international level.

P13

Save the Oceans

Oceans and Coastal Ecosystems

To conserve coastal and marine ecosystems, protect marine resources, establish coral nurseries, deploy reef balls, and promote marine wildlife conservation, ocean pollution reduction, and turtle conservation among youth. This project will also involve placing plastic recycling bins and sign boards in coastal areas.

P14

A Circular Economy: Waste Management

Climate Change and Disaster Risk

To foster a circular economy for waste management in guesthouses, develop economic community-based solutions for segregated waste, and control coastal and marine pollution by conducting data and information collection, workshops and/or training on waste management, composting, recycling solutions, permaculture, sustainable edible gardening, and eco-friendly pest management.

Further Information

Registrations for the summit will be open from 14th December, 2020 via SLYCAN Trust’s website: www.slycantrust.org
For additional information related to speaking slots and partnerships, kindly contact SLYCAN Trust’s Executive Director Vositha Wijenayake directly by email: vositha@slycantrust.org