JAKARTA - The UN Information Center in Indonesia (UNIC) highlights the importance of the role of youth in pursuing sustainable development, and, therefore, many implementations of UN projects are dedicated to ensuring youth are involved and are part of change.
"The purpose of Sustainable Development is very important. This reminds us of comprehensive and collaborative actions as well as the importance of youth participation," said UNIC Director Miklos Gaspar, as quoted by UNIC's press statement.
In a press statement obtained by ANTARA in Jakarta, Sunday, Miklos expressed his views in a speech delivered at the International Conference themed "Uniting Youth: Youth-led Actions on a Global Scale for Sustainable Development", Saturday.
The conference held by the Association of Indonesian Nations (PPBB/United Nations Association Indonesia) through the Indonesia Youth Development Program (IYDP), together with the United Nations in Indonesia and the Danish Embassy in Indonesia emphasized the importance of youth leadership in achieving sustainable development.
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The conference, according to the press statement, managed to reach more than two thousand youths and prospective leaders from five continents.
On that occasion, Miklos said that the UN considers youth involvement to be crucial in the sustainability agenda because they have the power to bring change to their community.
It can start from a personal life, where youth must be able to implement a sustainable lifestyle, he said.
Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane, on that occasion, also agreed that youth play an important role in sustainable development programs.
"Youth is not only part of the discussion, but also has a role in leading. And we have the power to make differences," he said.
This, according to him, confirms the urgency of real youth actions globally to achieve sustainable development.
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