Important Websites

 

Changing the world starts now, with you. 

Welcome to the UNCSD Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) official website. The MGCY is the official voice for young people in the UN sustainability negotiations, namely Rio+20. This website is an interactive platform for communication and mobilisation leading up to Rio+20. Here you will find all the information you need to get involved – who we are, what we're doing, what we're striving for and how everything works. Support our global  movement towards sustainability.

 

 

MGCY has submitted recommendations for the high-level political forum. View the MGCY HLPF position paper here.

 

How do you think youth should engage in the Post-Rio+20 arena? Share your thoughts.

In the Post-Rio+20 arena, things have changed. UN structures to support sustainability are being created, and the role of civil society has changed. We are sitting at a crucial point where we need to define youth engagement in this new context. What are your thoughts? What do you think we should be focused on? How do you think we should engage? We need to hear your thoughts. Complete this survey by 20 November 2012 and tell us how we should be participating. 

 

What's on the sustainable development agenda? 

A number of important meetings have already been planned to discuss sustainable development. Keep track of upcoming events on our 'Get Involved' page. Here you will find more information about how to get involved in MGCY activities, how you can participate in activities in your area, and how you can contribute to the development agenda. Check the page regularly for updates. 
 

Its all about communication.

Communication is what the makes the world go round. In our society of access to social media, it is more important now than ever to use these resources to strengthen the movement for sustainable development. Do you have communication skills? Can you help with advancing the communication platform of the MGCY to improve youth participation? We need your help. Contact Kiara with your ideas and keep an eye out for the next MGCY Communications Call for November 2012. 

 

What happened at Rio+20? Something to Believe In.

Rio+20 was a momentous event in the sustainable development world and the MGCY was actively involved in many of its processes. Prior to Rio+20, the MGCY hosted the Youth Blast - Conference of Youth, the official conference for all youth in preparation for Rio+20. The MGCY actively participated in Rio+20 itself, engaging in negotiations, delivering statements, providing interviews with media, and platforming the role of children and youth in sustainable development internationally. To find out more information, read our final Youth Blast and Rio+20 reports, watch the MGCY 'Something to Believe In' Declaration, and be inspired to get involved.