This year’s edition of “Rainforest Youth Summit” or “RAYS” is on from June 18 to 20 at HIKMAH Exchange & Exhibition Centre (HEEC) in Kuching. We are expecting 1,000 participants from throughout ASEAN countries and Malaysia.
Presently, over 300 participants had already confirmed including youth delegates from across ASEAN. We look forward to welcoming other global environmental youth leaders, sustainability advocates, and indigenous knowledge keepers. My thanks to Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) for having invited me to grace the official announcement held at Borneo Culture Museum (BCM) recently and also by our media friends.
This youth-centric event is set to bring together ASEAN youths to drive sustainability and climate action. Themed ‘Living Landscapes: Charting a Sustainable Future’, the summit will gather young change makers, environmental leaders, and indigenous voices to collaborate on building a greener, more equitable world.
The final day of RAYS2025 is at the Sarawak Cultural Village and it will provide a transformative platform for dialogue, skill-building, and meaningful actions with over15 speakers from 12 countries will share their insights on key themes, including biodiversity preservation, rainforest wisdom, climate adaptation, youth advocacy, and sustainable development.
Among them are young global sustainability personalities namely Zoya Miari, Prachi Shevgaonkar, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, and Larissa Crawford, who have made waves in environmental activism and social impact. They will also be joined by regional voices including Joshua Belayan, and Dr Ahmad Zafir Abdul Wahab, a leading conservation biologist dedicated to preserving Malaysia’s rich biodiversity.
Beyond inspiring conversations and keynote sessions, hands-on workshops will be held to equip young participants with practical solutions and real-world strategies to become agents of change. The summit will also culminate in a special cultural experience at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 , allowing participants to immerse themselves in Sarawak’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.
Through cultural showcases, we will celebrate Sarawak’s vibrant heritage, which is a reminder that culture is not just our identity but also a powerful tool for connection especially among youngsters. Thus, RAYS2025 reflects a growing commitment to youth-led environmental initiatives.
To encourage wider participation, organisers have introduced special registration tiers. ASEAN youths can register at RM300, returning alumni at RM250, group participants at RM230 per person, and international delegates outside Asean at RM500. The fees include access to workshops, plenary sessions, networking events, and a special entry to the RWMF 2025.
In this regard, are encouraging young leaders from Sarawak, Malaysia, and around the world to join this upcoming event. They can become part of RAYS2025 to add their voice, passion, and vision to the conversations that will shape our world. Together, our young folks chart a path towards a future where our landscapes, rainforests, rivers, and communities thrive in harmony.
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