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CEDAR — CYMG Conference on the Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial ResistanceFeaturedEvent noticeCYMGCEDAR — CYMG Conference on the Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial ResistancePast event · 26–27 September 2026Two-day virtual conference on 26–27 September 2026, organized by CYMG with support from UNEP. Public webinar on Day 1, youth upskilling workshop on Day 2. Registration opens 12 August 2026.Read the full story

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CYMG representatives with UNEP leadership at a steering committee sessionOpportunityApplications open for the CYMG Steering CommitteeDeadline passed · 14 August 2026Applications are open for CYMG Steering Committee, Operations Team, and task force roles until 14 August 2026.Bangkok river and city landscape in ThailandArticleAsia-Pacific Youth Synthesis ReportThe Asia-Pacific Youth Synthesis Report brings together youth action case studies, source materials, and the report abstract for Our Planet, Our Future.Browse all news
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Sultonov Azamkhon (Poland), 3rd from left, CYMG-supported delegate to the GEF-9 Regional Planning Workshop for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.ArticleReflections from the GEF-9 Regional Planning Workshop Sultonov Azamkhon from Poland represented CYMG in the GEF-9 Regional Planning Workshop for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.Resolution Recap Series – Promoting synergies, cooperation or collaboration for national implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and other relevant environmental instrumentsArticleResolution Recap Series – Promoting synergies, cooperation or collaboration for national implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and other relevant environmental instrumentsThis resolution addresses a long‑standing challenge in global environmental governance: the fragmented manner countries implement Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).Bangkok river and city landscape in ThailandArticleAsia-Pacific Youth Synthesis ReportThe Asia-Pacific Youth Synthesis Report brings together youth action case studies, source materials, and the report abstract for Our Planet, Our Future.Resolution Recap Series: Resolution on Enhancing the Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and in Environmental EducationArticleResolution Recap Series - Resolution on Enhancing the Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and in Environmental EducationOut of the 15 resolutions proposed in the UNEA-7 cycle, the Youth Resolution could be considered CYMG's brainchild. The resolution marks a milestone in the institutionalisation of youth participation in environmental governance.CYMG delegation at the CSOs Consultation in GenevaArticleCYMG Contributes Youth Input at CSOs Consultation on the Right to a Healthy EnvironmentConsolidated recommendations on the Common Approach for UN agencies — emphasising environmental rights, youth participation, justice, accessibility, and support for youth-led solutions.Resolution Recap Series – Strengthening the global management of wildfiresArticleResolution Recap Series – Strengthening the global management of wildfiresThis Cluster A resolution, introduced by India, affirms the link between wildfires and human activities, formalizing UNEP’s role in prevention and response. Citing UNEP’s 2022 report Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires, Member States call for an integrated, science-based international approach to strengthening national and regional wildfire management.Resolution Recap Series – Tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from the environmental lensArticleResolution Recap Series – Tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from the environmental lensAt its seventh session, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) adopted a landmark resolution addressing the environmental dimensions of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) proposed by the host country, Kenya. Traditionally framed as a health issue, AMR is now increasingly recognized as an environmental governance challenge under the One Health approach.Youth at the Table: Lessons from IPBES12ArticleYouth at the Table: Lessons from IPBES12Guest blog by CYMG to UNEP delegation to IPBES12: Hafsah Abdi, Gulnaz Jadigerova, Alexandros Tataridas, Charlotte Evans, and Emma Ralph.Resolution Recap Series – Strengthening the global management of wildfiresArticleAdvancing Global Nitrogen ManagementYouth Insights from the Fifth Meeting of the UNEP Working Group on NitrogenThe Fifth Meeting of the UNEP Working Group on Nitrogen, held on January 9-10, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya and online, marked a significant milestone in the global effort to address nitrogen pollution towards the sustainable management of Nitrogen. Delegates, including representatives from member states, major groups, and stakeholders, gathered to discuss sustainable nitrogen management plans and strategies, underscoring theResolution Recap Series – Strengthening the global management of wildfiresArticleUNEA-6 Postmortem: Solar Radiation ModificationAuthors:Lydia Dai, Thematic Facilitator for Disaster, Climate and Resilience, CYMG UNEPJoshua Prentice, Thematic Facilitator for Environmental Law, CYMG UNEP/ International Policy Lead - SRM Youth WatchIntroduction Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) represents a deliberate intervention aimed at reducing the warming impact of anthropogenic climate change by reflecting sunlight back into space or facilitating the escape of thermal heat from the Earth. This strategy includes various approaches, wiResolution Recap Series – Strengthening the global management of wildfiresArticleUNEA-6 Postmortem: Environmental Aspects of Minerals and MetalsOverview of UNEA-6 discussions on minerals and metals