HLPF 2021 – Deploying Global Youth Capacity in UN Policy and Engineering for SDG 13

WFEO and its Committee on Young Engineers / Future Leaders organized the HLPF 2021 side event “Deploying Global Youth Capacity in UN Policy and Engineering for SDG 13” on Friday, 09 July 2021, as a side event of the 2021 edition of the High-level Political Forum

The crises of climate breakdown are the most serious issues of our time. Our major infrastructure systems of transport, energy, water, waste, telecommunications and flood defenses play a major part, accounting for a vast portion of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats.

WFEO continues to raise awareness of the climate emergency and the urgent need for action amongst WFEO National Member Engineering Organizations and WFEO Partners, all stakeholders within the National Members and with Governments.

The event aimed for an engineering community where a diverse and inclusive membership can work collaboratively towards innovative climate mitigation strategies, engaging women and young engineers in particular to combat climate change.

Opening:

Gong Ke: WFEO President
Shamila Nair-Bedouelle: Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences of UNESCO

Presentations:

Firas Bou Diab: Chair, WFEO Young Engineers / Future Leaders Committee – YEFL Global Initiatives and Activities – Working Group on SDG13
Nisreen Elsaim: UN Secretary General’s Youth Advisor on Climate Change (YAG) – Relevant initiatives in infrastructure and STEM skills for SDG 13
Manon Frezouls: Focal Point for the Youth UNESCO Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) – Engaging young engineers in the development of the Youth UNESCO Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN)
Videos – Winners of the WFEO Young Engineers / Future Leaders Video Campaign at World Engineering Day 2021
Sara Nyberg: Country Representative Lead for Young Leaders in Energy and Sustainability (YES Europe) and former international coordinator of PUSH Sweden – Youth engagement in technology in the UNFCCC and in the energy-climate nexus
Emma Van Fossen: Product Engineer at Trane Technologies – The Role of Industry in Pursuing Climate Action
Milda Pladaite: Member, WFEO Young Engineers / Future Leaders Committee – YEFL Global Initiatives and Activities – Working Group on SDG13 (continued)