ASIA PACIFIC
YOUTH ENVIRONMENT FORUM
WHAT IS APYEF?
The Asia Pacific Youth Environment Forum (APYEF) is taking place in hybrid format on 1st to 2nd October 2023 in the lead-up to the Fifth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific.
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The main objective of the Asia-Pacific Youth Environment Forum 2023 is to provide a self-organized space for training and capacity building for youth participating at UNEA-6 and the Forum. The forum will be organized and run by youth for youth with support United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office of Asia and Pacific & the Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka.
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Please find the concept note of the APYEF here.
​The fifth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific (5th AP Forum) will take place from 2 to 6 October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.The Forum provides a platform for governments, intergovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss and prioritize environmental issues in the Asia Pacific region.
It aims to contribute to the outcome of the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6).
Furthermore, the Forum will identify regional priorities and emerging issues, and address challenges and opportunities to strengthen the regional environmental agenda.
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