TCI Investment Days. Reuben Sessa. FAO Youth Focal Point for FAO

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1 TCI Investment Days Reuben Sessa FAO Youth Focal Point for FAO

2 Global Priorities Youth is increasingly being identified as a priority area to meet social, environmental and economic goals, just a few examples: UN Secretary General : youth UN priority area of the next 5 years. 45th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD): main theme "Adolescents and Youth: their numbers and economic role. UN Chief Executives Board (CEB) Geneva, April 2012 Youth priority group in Rio+20 Canada identified three priority themes that will guide CIDA's future work : one of which is children and youth. Special Session of the 2012 Farmers Forum on Youth in Agriculture. Rockefeller Foundation youth priority. AFRICA PROGRESS PANEL: First priority area is to harness potential and create just and prosperous societies. youth

3 e.g. UNFCCC climate change negotiations Youth participation

4 Education and Training Formal and non-formal E.g. schools, junior farmer field schools, networks, etc. Lessons, kits, resources, etc. Agriculture, nutrition, water, forestry, energy, etc.

5 Nutrition Eating well for good health set of 10 lessons for schools (FAO Ag Dept.). Environmental eating habits. Challenge badge on nutrition and Sustainable Diets.

6 Youth Guides Guides being developed for: Agriculture Biodiveristy Climate change Forests Oceans en 6

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8 CC adaptation, DRR, CSA, into Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools Modules being developed with Sida funds: Climate change and climate smart agricultural good practices DRR Community seed banks Bee keeping kits Micro gardens

9 E-learning Tools Support being provided in developing other capacity building and educational resources (even for adult target groups). E.g. some support to e-learning tools on adaptation.

10 Challenge Badge series Educate and motivate children and youth to change behaviours and encourage them to undertake local action on a spectrum of social and environmental issues. 9 challenge badges: 2 badges (from phase I) [Climate Change Biodiversity] 2 badges in pilot testing [ Water Energy ] 3 badges final draft [ Forests Nutrition Hunger ] 2 badges under development [ Oceans Agriculture ]

11 Extension services and enabling environment Many lack the educational resources and materials. Many lack access to extension services, natural resources and finance. Kits and knowledge platforms on farming practices (including climate smart), processing, creating business opportunities, etc.

12 Sourcebook for practitioners on youth smart programming a set of youth initiated solutions for overcoming challenges when engaging in agriculture builds on the FAO/IFAD/CTA project facilitating youth s access to agricultural activities Targeting youth, youth leaders, youth associations, producers organizations, development practitioners Challenges addressed: 1) access to land; 2) finance; 3) markets; 4) green jobs; 5) knowledge, skills and information; 6) intergenerational transfer of family farms and small scale agricultural enterprises; and 7) engagement in policy dialogue.

13 Mini Grants Small contributions of up to US$1000 to undertake cc and food security projects in local communities. Supported by FAO HQ and local staff. Very successful way of achieving community projects will small seed funds.

14 FAO Youth Focal Point Network Divisional, Regional, Sub-regional, FAOR Network for exchange of info and support (HQ to FAOR) Capacity development National programmes

15 National Programmes Specific national youth engagement programmes being undertaken based on national priorities and FAO goals and objectives. Undertaken in FAO national offices, ministries,, NGOs and local institutions. Mexico, Costa Rica, Columbia, Vietnam Regional programmes: Pacific Region

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17 Canad a Canada yungayouth.weebly.com/biodiversity.html638/en 17

18 Australia en 18

19 Stakeholder Response Italy

20 YUNGA Ambassadors Increasing outreach and promoting action and change Prince William

21 yunga-youth.weebly.com/biodiversity.html 21

22 Extension and Outreach Grow for Life Programme WAGGGS 10 Million 145 countries WOSM 30 Million 160 countries Prince William

23 Outreach Events FAO or partner events used to raise awareness and distribute resources but key is also participating in other major events. e.g. World Scout Jamboree 2011: over 40,000 scouts, YUNGA workshops and training sessions, stand and presentations.

24 Personal development Improve self-awareness and sense of responsibility; Analyze strengths and weaknesses Critical thinking Develop critical thinking capabilities Interdependence Be aware of the complex relationships of the world United Nations Youth Award objectives Social justice promotion of human rights at all levels Conflict and peace acquiring skills of non-violent conflict resolution Global citizenship develop intercultural understanding and cooperation being empowered in international initiatives Environmental stewardship necessity to reduce waste, build sustainable lifestyles, protect natural habitats Personal plan Develop a personal plan to contribute to a better future

25 UNFCCC Article 6 Strategic approach on Article 6 issues (education, training and public awareness). NGO and youth related organizations interventions. FAO YUNGA submissions. New Doha work programme 8 years, national focal points UNFCCC Alliance on Article 6 (FAO, UNFCCC, UNESCO, UNEP. UNICEF. UNITAR, WMO) FAO host first workshop

26 Achieving Behavioral change Which educational and capacity building programmes achieve real change? Countless educational initiatives, training activities and capacity building programmes are undertaken globally. However very little assessments available on which create behavioral and community changes (especially in relation to CC). FAO under taking a comprehensive review and analysis available research and developing guidance materials how to optimize initiative to achieve real change. of on

27 FAO youth strategy Being prepared in coordination with FAO departments and decentralized offices. Provides strategic direction regarding FAO s work on youth. Identifies goals and objectives and who is responsible. Outlines future priority areas of work, action plans and approaches. Linked to UN coordinated approach. Provides support for applying for future funding

28 Youth Portal For: children and youth teachers, youth leaders development practitioners Consists of 5 parts: FAO work s on youth Get involved Resources Be informed Contact

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