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 |
2022 Jeju International Future Generation Forum(JIFF) We are delighted to announce that we will launch 2022 Jeju International Fugure Generation Forum(hereinafter "JIFF) to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea on November 4, 2022.This forum will provide a venue where over 150 young adults around the world convene to empower the youth as future global leaders. They will be given excellent opportunities to discuss global agendas and exchange ideas with a special focus on Sustainable Development Goals for a better common future for all.
Event Title - 2022 Jeju International Future generation Forum (JIFF)
Date/Venue - November 4th, 2022 (Friday) ‧ Cafe Pickus ‧ Online live streaming
Host / Organizer - Jeju Special Self-governing Province Office
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Jeju International Training Center (JITC)
Platform - Online for international participants ‧ Offline for Jeju-based participants
Participants - Young adults with 20 ~ 39 years of age *4~5 people per city
Grand Topic - Youth and Better Normal: Participation of Young Leaders for Our Common Future
Sub-topics *Individual participants will select 1 topic of interest and submit their written essay.
SUBTOPIC 1 [SDG4] Education: ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SUBTOPIC 2 [SDG3] Health and Wellbeing: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
SUBTOPIC 3 [SDG4] Economy and Jobs: promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for youth
SUBTOPIC 4 [SDG7,13,14,15] Environment: Sustainably conserve and manage our environment)
Program
1) Youth Leadership Capacity-building program (Sep 24 to Oct 22)
: 5 sessions for Policy Proposal and Youth Empowerment Project proposal : Participanats across the globe work together as a team online. This program guides international and domestic participants in developing policy and youth empowerment project proposals.
● 1 WEEK (09.24.Sat) - Orientation & Expert's lecture & Icebreaking
● 2 WEEK (10.01.Sat) - Expert's lecture & Policy proposal (1) & Youth empowerment (1)
● 3 WEEK (10.08.Sat) - Expert's lecture & Policy proposal (2) & Youth empowerment (2)
● 4 WEEK (10.15.Sat) - Expert's lecture & Policy proposal (3) & Youth empowerment (3)
● 5 WEEK (10.22.Sat) - Policy proposal (4) & Youth empowerment (4)
2) Official Event (November 4th)
: opening ceremony, keynote speech, yout leaders talk concert, policy contest, cultural event
Benefits
- Certificate of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and CIFAL Jeju - Souvenirs for all participants - Awards for 2 winning teams
Necessities - Digital device and stable internet environment for virtual participation
Application
- [Youth Participants] register on surveymonkey.com/r/2022jiff by Sep 2 (Fri)
- [Guiding Officials] register on surveymonkey.com/r/2022jiffofficer by Sep 2 (Fri)
- For guiding officials, kindly collect individual participants’ essays and send them in a one Zip file via email(jejujiff@gmail.com) by Sep 11(Sun)
*Only If you have an issue on completing the online application, please fill in the attached form and submit to guiding official of your city.
*Application forms and essay guidelines are attached
Inquiries - Ms.Sungeun Ann (+82)64-735-6573 / jejujiff@gmail.com)
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