Y20 Consultation Event

• 15 May 2023

Why in News?

Recently, as a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Youth 20 (Y20) group’s Y20 Consultation was held at University of Kashmir, to consult the youth of the nation on ideas for a better tomorrow and draft an agenda for action on ‘Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life’.

What are the Highlights of Y20 Consultation Event?

• Background:
  • India assumed the Presidency of G20 on 1^st December, 2022 for a period of 1 year i.e., up to 30th November 2023. India’s theme for its presidency is enshrined in its civilizational value system of ‘Vasudeva Kutumbakam’ (which is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad). Hence our theme - 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
    • Under the framework of G20 Presidency, the Department of Youth Affairs has been entrusted with the responsibility to organise Youth 20 Summit-2023.
  • Youth20 is one of the official Engagement Groups of the G20 and provides a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities.
• Five Themes:
  • Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life
  • Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation, & 21st Century Skills
  • Peacebuilding and Reconciliation: Ushering in an Era of No War
  • Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance
  • Health, Well-being & Sports: Agenda for Youth
• Participation:
  • 17 Youth delegates from G20 countries like Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea, United States, Brazil and Nigeria.
  • Students from University of Kashmir and schools around J&K also participated in the event among others.
• Areas of Discussion:
  • Four panel discussions were held with themes:
    • Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being
    • Disaster Risk Reduction for Safe Tomorrow
    • Green Energy- Innovations and Opportunities
    • Water Resources: Challenges and Prospects

Source: PIB