Today, there are 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24 years, accounting for 16 per cent of the global population.  

The SDGs are halfway through, but due to various unexpected events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation progress is not very positive. One of the most urgent issues is climate change-related goals. 

These challenges we face today require us to think beyond national borders and dividing lines and instead focus on what unites us, including how we reflect it in our education systems. 

The role of the youth is critical, as they are the future generation. We need to increase efforts and investment to ensure the quality of education programs for the youth. 

At the same time, we urge the next generation to be more active, take initiative and raise its voice for climate change and a sustainable and resilient future. 

Join #KAPTalks with Ban Ki-Moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, to discuss the impact youth can have and how to we can make space for them. 

The lecture is hosted by the University of Central Lancashire

When: 25th October 2023 at 15:00 BST / 16:00 CET 

Where:  Harrington Building Lecture Theatre (HALT), University of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE 

You can join the lecture by:

• coming to the event – register here
• joining the event online on Zoom – register here
• following livestreaming from the event at kapuscinskilectures.eu
• asking your questions to Ban Ki-moon via Twitter using #KAPTalks hashtag