FIFTIETH PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM Funafuti, Tuvalu 13 – 16 August 2019 FORUM COMMUNIQUÉ

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Fight against climate change at the center of the regional meeting of the heads of state of the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand. The Communique was in jeopardy due to strong differences between Australia and the rest of the nations about how to fight climate change. Unfortunately Australia is not showing leadership on the this vital issue.

Op-ed by Vanuatu Foreign Minister on the importance of combating climate change( The Guardian)

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The Pacific Islands Forum recently concluded in Tuvalu, a small pacific island at risk of climate caused devastation. The Government of Australia was heavily criticized for lack of ambition in the fight against climate change. The next gathering of the Heads of State of the Pacific Islands Forum will happen in Vanuatu. Here some parts of the op-ed written by Ralph Regenvanu, FM of Vanuatu.

The disturbing reality of youth employment, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder,

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This is the speech delivered by ILO Director General, Guy Ryder at the Global Youth Empowerment Forum that was held in Abuja, Nigeria, 1-3 August

International Youth Day 12 August

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This year official theme is “Transforming education”

Mission: Possible The Green Climate Action Plan

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The Green Party of Canada has come up with an ambitious transition plan for oil and fossil workers towards a full renewable energies empowered economy. This could be a truly interesting model with some good ideas that could be picked up by other parties and governments all over the world.

Creating Opportunities for Youth with Disability

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Recent experiences with a wheelchair basketball camp provides opportunities for youth with disability to actively participate in sport their entire lives

PROMOTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR GOOD: THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH WAY

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The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is again offering a great opportunity for schools and youth focused NGOs to promote personal development, leadership and service among youth. The 2nd National Adult Volunteering Conference held on the 28th of July gathered youth and practitioners to talk about creating new pathways for positive youth engagement. For more info: http://doeianepal.org/

Asia-Pacific Climate Week Gears Up to Boost Climate Ambition

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To be held in Bangkok from 2 to 6 September 2019 the Asia-Pacific Climate Week is a great platform to build leadership on climate change. Registration is open

Children and armed conflict: Report of the Secretary-General

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Unfortunately more and more kids are victims of conflicts according to the latest report of the UN Secretary General on Children and Armed Conflicts

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