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UNCSD Major Group of Children and Youth

UNCSD Major Group of Children and Youth. Representing young people globally in Sustainable Development. What is the Major Group of Children and Youth?.

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UNCSD Major Group of Children and Youth

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  1. UNCSDMajor Group of Children and Youth Representing young people globally in Sustainable Development

  2. What is the Major Group of Children and Youth? Agenda 21 formalized nine categories through which all citizens could participate in the UN activities on achieving sustainable development. These are officially called "Major Groups". The Major Group of Children and Youth (aka MGCY) represents young people (as a segment of civil society) globally in Sustainable Development negotations and processes surrounding the Commissions on Sustainable Development cycle (aka CSD). It is made up of individuals under the age of 30 or youth led organisations globally. You can find out more here: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=98

  3. Who can join…. The MGCY has two types of membership; 1. Individual membership (below the age of 30 years) 2. Group membership (child or youth led organisations). All members agree to: http://www.youthcaucus.net/about/Processes-and-Procedures You can find out more using the link below: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=98

  4. How can I join? It is easy to join (just sign up to the official mailing list): http://bit.ly/RioYouth

  5. Ok, I joined…what now? We do realise that getting involved is hard. How do you decide what you have time for? What is worthwhile? Will you be interested? Is it fun? There are lots of options. Some simple steps are: join a task force (you can find out more about joining taskforces here: http://rioplustwenties.org/?page_id=569 ) Mobilise people: http://bit.ly/youth-mobilisation-Rioplus20 What ever you want to achieve--we can do it better together!

  6. Rio+20…what is it? • Rio+20 is a Sustainable Development conference organised by the UN for governments with some members of Civil Society attending. It is a 3 day event that will focus on two themes Green Economy and Institutional Frameworks. You can find out more here: http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/index.shtml?utm_source=OldRedirect&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=dsd&utm_campaign=OldRedirect

  7. Rio+20…how can I get involved? • Join a taskforce • Organise an event • Raise awareness • Spread the news • Learn about it You can get involved in many ways…but Its up to you!

  8. More questions? :] Contact the Organising Partners: • Kiara (kiara.youth@gmail.com) • Ivana (ivana@rioplus20s.org) • Contact Ben (ben@rioplus20s.org)

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