YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKS

UNEP strongly believes in including youth in its environmental programmes and processes. UNEP has promoted civil society engagement and participation. Youth are part of the civil society and UNEP has encouraged youth participation in various discussions and forums. UNEP believes that the youth should be a part of discussions and decision-making processes at every level - starting from the grassroots level extending all the way to the international platform. UNEP has adopted the "Youth Strategy" - The long-term strategy on engagement and involvement of young people in environmental issues, at its 22nd Governing Council meeting in February 2003. UNEP has a section devoted solely to youth and youth-related activities, called TUNZA. TUNZA is UNEP's global strategy for youth and children.