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We are delighted to announce that the 2023 Jeju International Future Generation Forum (JIFF) will be held from November 24th to 26th, 2023, hosted by the Jeju Self-Governing Province and co-organized with the UNITAR CIFAL Jeju.
The Forum presents an excellent opportunity for close to 60 young leaders from Jeju and Jeju’s sister cities to explore global issues, promote youth empowerment, and create concrete measures and strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OVERVIEW

Event Title 2023 Jeju International Future Generation Forum (JIFF)
Date November 24th (Friday) ~ 26th (Sunday), 2023
Venue The Center for Social Connectivity of Jeju

※ Youth Steering Committee Program will be held from the middle of Sep to Oct

Host and Organizer Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) ∥ Jeju International Training Center (JITC)
Participants International and domestic young adults.
Approximately 60 participants from Jeju and Jeju’s Sister Cities in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

FORUM TOPIC

Main Topic : A Sustainable Future through the Language of Youth
Sub - topics : There will be four teams to cover four sub-topics. Participants can choose their topic of interest and will be assigned to a tea

PANEL TOPICS TOPICS
Topic 1
Environmental Sustainability
SDG 13, 14, 15: Engage youth in climate action to conserve the environment and build sustainable cities and communities.
Topic 2
Equality and Justice
SDG 5, 10, 16: Achieve gender equality, reduce inequality, fostering just and inclusive urban communities.
Topic 3
Prosperity and Innovation
SDG 8, 9, 12: Promoting fair and just economic opportunities for youth through sustainable transformation.
Topic 4
Global Jeju
SDG 11: Encourage the youth to reflect on Jeju’s past and present in order to build a sustainable future.

PROGRAM

Youth Steering Committee Sessions (Offline)

A total of five preparatory sessions from September to October, including one Orientation (OT) Session scheduled prior to the Forum.

Official Forum Day (Offline)

Date Content
Day 1
(November 24th, Friday)
· Opening Ceremony
· Introductory Session
· Parallel Session
· Parallel Session (Action)
· Welcome Dinner
Day 2
(November 25th, Saturday)
· Roundtable Discussion Session
· Finalization of the Recommendations from the Youth
· Declaration of the Recommendations from the Youth
· Closing Ceremony
· Jeju Site Visit Session
Day 3
(November 26th, Sunday)
· Jeju Site Visit Session
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UNITAR Jeju International Training Center (JITC), in collaboration with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, hosted the 2023 Jeju International Future Generation Forum (JIFF) in Jeju Island on November 24-26, 2023. The Forum featured over 60 participants, including youth from 13 countries and 26 cities, and local youth from Jeju. Activities included parallel sessions, roundtable discussions, and the declaration of recommendations, resulting in tangible action plans. Participants also explored Jeju's cultural and natural heritage through visits to sites like the old town of Jeju City and Geomun Oreum, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. These experiences enriched discussions on global issues and sustainable development, with a focus on achieving the SDGs.

 

The opening ceremony included performances, speeches, and the introduction of participating cities and the Youth Steering Committee. Distinguished guests included Governor Young-hun OH, Director Byung Hwa CHUNG, President Eel-Hwan KIM, and Consul-Generals from China and Japan, who emphasized the importance of youth-driven solutions to global challenges.


In preparation for the Forum, the Youth Steering Committee spent five weeks drafting recommendations and action plans on four global issues: Environmental Sustainability, Equality and Justice, Prosperity and Innovation, and Global Jeju. Expert lecturers, including Raj Kumar from IUCN Asia, Hyunjin Deborah Kwak from George Mason University, Sohee Yang of Beyond Imagination, and Jinju Moon from Jeju Free International City Development Center, enriched discussions on these topics.


The Forum concluded with the youth representatives declaring their recommendations and action plans, which included policies on expanding carbon taxes, resolving gender biases, investing in youth policies, securing SDG funding, promoting cooperation between islands, and enhancing Jeju's global branding.




 


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