ABOUT THE FORUM
Welcome to the Youth Forum, an integral part of the International Forum on Ecological Civilization (Claremont EcoForum). Here, we believe that young voices are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the changemakers of today.
The Youth Forum is designed to empower young people to take an active role in shaping an ecological civilization. Through inspiring keynote sessions and collaborative activities, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to address the complex challenges of our time.
This program is available in English and Mandarin Chinese
WHY JOIN
- Engage with Experts: Learn from world-renowned thinkers, activists, and leaders in sustainability, social justice, and ecological innovation.
- Collaborate Globally: Connect with peers from around the world to share ideas and strategies for building a better future.
- Take Action: Leave with concrete tools and actionable plans to make a difference in your community and beyond.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Dynamic Panels and Discussions: Explore key issues like climate justice, green technology, sustainable cities, and the role of youth in social movements.
- Youth-Led Initiatives: Students presentations of eco-innovation designs and initiatives.
- Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with mentors, allies, and fellow changemakers.
THE LIVING EARTH ECO-INNOVATION CHALLENGE and AWARDS
The culmination of the Living Earth Eco-Innovation Challenge and Awards are Youth Forum presentations! Students from around the world explore the wonders of eco-innovation, build design skills, and cultivate global friendships while rising to the challenges of our times! This cross-cultural, intergenerational program facilitates students ages 14-25 in exploring Living Earth philosophy and developing the vision of Ecological Civilization through arts and innovation design.
Eco-Education for an Ecological Civilization
Ecological Civilization is a guiding vision to help us cultivate a bright future for humanity in harmony with nature and the more-than-human world. Grounded in traditional Asian philosophies such as Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, complemented by modern Western ideas like Process Thinking and Ecological Philosophy, and enriched by Indigenous land-based wisdom from around the world, this vision is also informed by advancements in science and technology, such as earth system science, evolutionary biology, ecology, and physics. Powered by both the human spirit and technology, ecological civilization is not an unattainable dream but a guiding compass for navigating the challenges of the VUCA age.
SUPPORT A NEW GENERATION OF ECO-INNOVATORS
Give today to support the Youth Forum, the Living Earth Eco-Innovation Challenge, and Youth Awards!
It may be that when we no longer know what to do
we have come to our real work,
and that when we no longer know which way to go
we have come to our real journey.
The mind that is not baffled in not employed.
The impeded stream is the one that sings.
- Wendell Berry