The TUNZA
International Youth Conference is one of the main platforms for cooperation
and interaction between UNEP and its youth partners.
It is the vision of the organization to "foster a generation of environmentally
conscious citizens who will better influence decision-making processes and act
responsibly to create a sustainable world".
Organized
for young people (15-24 years), the Conferences provides opportunities for young
people to learn from one another, share experiences and ideas on community-based
environmental actions and develop joint strategies on promoting environmental
protection.
The TUNZA
conference 2005 follows in the footsteps of the 2003 TUNZA conference in Dubna,
Russia.
Prior to the adoption of the TUNZA strategy by the UNEP Governing Council in
2003, UNEP had organized environmental Global Youth Forums for young people.
