Youth Blast, also known as the Conference of Youth for Rio+20, was organized by the Major Group of Children and Youth in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The event focused on strategizing Children and Youth engagement, and on empowering young people through capacity building and skills sharing activities.
12 June 2012: The Major Group of Children and Youth held Youth Blast, also known as the Conference of Youth for Rio+20, aimed at preparing for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20) and enhancing youth participation in the Rio+20 process.
Youth Blast took place from 7-12 June 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event focused on strategizing Children and Youth engagement, and on empowering young people through capacity building and skills sharing activities. Participants highlighted the importance of partnerships among young people and encouraged the creation of new spaces and platforms for networking. Participants also stressed the need to ensure Rio+20 follow up through development and dissemination of advocacy tools and training materials. [UN NGLS Press Release] [SPREP Press Release]