GYSUD 2025 Summit

A United Nations-aligned Youth Assembly on Climate Action, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a Resilient and Equitable Future in Africa

🗓️ Coming 2025 | 📍 Pre-Summit: Buea | Main Event: Yaoundé, Cameroon

About the Summit

Hosted by Global Youths for Sustainable Development (GYSUD), the 2025 Summit brings together youth leaders, policymakers, academics, CSOs, and global partners to accelerate progress on the SDGs and respond to the climate crisis. At the heart of this summit is our campaign: Agenda One One One — one fruit tree and one medicinal tree in every Cameroonian home by 2030. This initiative promotes urban sustainability, food security, and community health.

Summit Objectives

  • Align grassroots action with the UN 2030 Agenda and African Union Agenda 2063
  • Strengthen youth capacity in climate leadership, public engagement, and innovation
  • Promote inclusive policies through dialogue and knowledge-sharing
  • Foster collaborative partnerships for sustainable development

Summit Features

🌱 Regional Tree Planting

Coordinated across 10 regions, advancing the Agenda One One One campaign.

🎙️ Storytelling & Podcasts

Youth voices spotlighting urbanization, resilience, and sustainability efforts.

🖼️ SDG Competitions

Graphic design, essays, and art to raise awareness and celebrate impact.

🧠 Innovation Labs

Workshops and collaborative think tanks solving real sustainability issues.

🏆 SDG Youth Awards

Recognition for youth-led innovations and leadership across regions.

📜 Summit Declaration

A public, youth-driven roadmap for SDG implementation and climate justice.

Engagement Opportunities

🙋 Register to Participate

Join the summit as a delegate, volunteer, or exhibitor. Register here.

🌍 Become a Regional Lead

Coordinate pre-summit activities in your community. Apply to represent your region.

📢 Submit a Story or Artwork

Showcase your voice through stories, videos, or creative projects related to the SDGs. Contribute now.

🤝 Partner or Sponsor

Support youth action and amplify your brand’s SDG commitment. View our partnership package.

For questions, email us at info@gysud.org