Rio +20

Five Green Economy Lobbying points from youth:
1. Youth unemployment must be reduced through the creation of green jobs with a living wage and the stronger consideration of the impact of employment policy on youth.
2. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) must equip the next generation of youth with skills, training and capacity to help create the Green Economy.
3. A transition towards a green, fair and people-centered agriculture that promotes sustainable food systems that preserves the environment. Respect of traditional farming and indigenous knowledge
4. We need strong legislative and executive actions by governments to promote the sustainable development of our Blue Economy, including “no-take zones”, a moratorium on mineral exploration in the Arctic and proper mechanisms for shared water resources conflicts.
5. An integrated approach to the conservation of species and ecosystems, particularly threatened species and ecosystems.