About this training
It brings together young changemakers, activists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to collaborate on solutions for interconnected global challenges, such as climate change, inequality, and conflict.
The 2026 summit was hosted in Istanbul, Türkiye, in partnership with international institutions including UNITAR, the CIFAL Global Network, and Bahçeşehir University.
Core Focus Areas
The summit approaches sustainability through a holistic lens, emphasizing that environmental goals cannot be achieved in isolation from peace and social equity. The primary themes include:
- Climate Action & Resilience: Developing youth-driven environmental initiatives and green entrepreneurship.
- Peacebuilding: Promoting cross-cultural dialogue, intercultural understanding, and conflict resolution.
- Social Justice: Advancing gender equity, digital inclusion, and economic parity.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Aligning local grassroots efforts with global UN frameworks.
What you'll learn
✓Amplify Youth Voices
✓Build Capacity
✓Foster Global Collaboration
✓Drive Actionable Policy
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