The inaugural Rainforest Youth Summit 2024 (RAYS2024) had attracted a total of 1,000 participants representing 40 universities from 10 countries in ASEAN including host Sarawak, Malaysia.
It was a pleasure for me to have represented our Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg at the official launching ceremony for the event which serves as a significant milestone that emphasises Sarawak’s dedication to engaging youths in sustainability and conservation efforts.
The event is organised by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) with the support from Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) and it aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to human life and climate action.
It was great for all of us to meet so many energetic young people who can play their critical role as agents of change, and they had achieved that in numerous successful youth-led initiatives making a positive impact on the environment.
Kudos to the organisers for having RAYS2024 that was designed to focus on youth engagement, aiming to familiarise them as future leaders with the responsibility of ensuring a sustainable future.
The summit that runs from 26 to 28 June can provide a good avenue for youths to showcase their creative advocacies and efforts, ensuring that their voices are heard and their ideas empowered.
There were 30 renowned speakers invited from the ASEAN region and also those from Fiji, Uganda, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
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