The organisers of this year’s international Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS) to be held in Kuching City from June 24 to 26, are optimistic of bringing together 1,700 young participants from 37 countries to discuss climate action under the exciting theme entitled “Youth: Many Ways, One Planet."
The three-day summit will feature over 50 speakers and representatives from over 80 organisations with the event is aimed to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills to tackle environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. The upcoming event is organised by our Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and will feature programmes, activities and discussions involving the youth participants.
The event was curated to reflect Sarawak's conviction and commitment on the important role of the younger generation of future leaders who must not be placed at the edge of sustainability conversations, but firmly at the centre of them. The event’s programme will also include keynote dialogues, youth-led labs and policy-focused sessions, with delegates also taking part in curated offsite excursions to Sarawak's protected rainforest sites and cultural hotspots.
The participants will be invited to join the opening day of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 (RWMF2026), highlighting the link between community, heritage and conservation. New to Rays 2026 is the Planet Futures Forum, a collaborative climate simulation allowing participants to experience the challenges of climate governance through scenario-based negotiation and systems thinking. The forum will culminate in a negotiated Rays Youth Declaration reflecting environmental, social and economic priorities.
The introduction of the “Rays Fellowship Programme” which is a new 12-month initiative, will extend the summit's impact by guiding 10–15 youth leaders in real-world climate governance and decision-making, incorporating indigenous and local knowledge into solutions. The organisers have open the registration for Rays 2026 with the “Early Bird” passes available until March 15 via the official summit website. The event is funded and organised by the Sarawak Government through Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) and endorsed by ASEAN, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and UN Tourism.
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