Youth Advisory Board The Board advises UN-Habitat on strategies to engage young people in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. The input from the YAB helps UN-Habitat develop appropriate policies and practices across the agency to address issues related to youth empowerment and engage young people directly in development. The Board also advocates for and seeks to strengthen youth participation and youth-led initiatives in UN-Habitat and its partner networks.
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) advises UN-Habitat on strategies to actively engage young people in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. The YAB’s insights guide UN-Habitat in crafting policies and practices that promote youth empowerment and facilitate direct youth involvement in development processes. Additionally, the Board advocates for strengthened youth participation and supports youth-led initiatives within UN-Habitat and across its partner networks.
About the Youth Advisory Board
UN-Habitat Deputy Executive Director Reaffirms That Youth Are A Priority
Given on the 6th of June 2023, Mr. Mlynar’s speech at the Youth Caucus highlighted the crucial role of youth in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With an emphasis on youth engagement and the importance of localization, Mr. Mlynar reaffirmed UN-Habitat’s commitment to empowering young voices in shaping the future of sustainable urban development.
Key Publications
News and Stories
Dream Green! Nourishing the Ideas for a Better Urban Future
18 November 2024, Cairo. – A day filled with creativity and collaboration unfolded at the Urban Green Dream Workshop, where
Young People Adopt the Global Youth DeclarACTION on Urban Sustainability at WUF in Cairo, Egypt
At the Children and Youth Assembly, held during the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF) in Cairo, young leaders from across
Youth Power in Action: Building Peace and Sustainability at the Montpellier Youth Summit
21 August 2024, Montpellier. – Last month, in the vibrant city of Montpellier, France, something extraordinary happened. From July 22
What is the Global DeclarACTION on Youth and Sustainable Urbanization and Why is it Important?
16 August 2024, Nairobi. – The Global DeclarACTION on Youth and Sustainable Urbanization is an initiative spearheaded by young people
Meet Valerhim – Young Gamechanger and Newly Selected UN-Habitat Youth Advisor
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Valerhim, a dynamic youth leader who has been selected as a
World Cities Day from the Urban Youth Perspective: A Glimpse into the Future of Sustainable Cities
Sustainable policies and urban planning create green jobs and opportunities for the youth, enable digital connectivity and advance gender equality.