Young people are on the frontlines of the climate crisis carrying the weight of eco-anxiety while pushing for justice, rights, and real change. From the Langkawi Declaration to youth-led rights advocacy, at COP 30, this session highlights how youth are moving from token voices to agenda-setters — embedding justice, rights, and resilience into climate diplomacy. Join us as we explore how intergenerational leadership can turn commitments into action and secure a safe, sustainable future for all.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 10.00 a.m.

Maisarah Faiesall, Head of Policy, Strategy and Advocacy, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health
Jefferson Estela, Founding Convenor, Youth Strike 4 Climate
Alice Ho, Chief Youth Officer, Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)
Stephen Cornish, General Director, Médecins Sans Frontières

Tan Yin Yi (Henry), Youth Delegate, Universiti Malaya
 

The Malayan tiger once ruled Malaysia’s rainforests; a symbol of strength, balance, and wild beauty. Today, fewer than 150 remain. This session explores how conservation and collective action can reignite national pride and urgency to protect our last tigers, ensuring that conservation becomes not just a goal, but a shared legacy for future generations.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 11.30 a.m.

As extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and rising seas intensify, they disrupt food and water supplies, strain livelihoods, and force communities into displacement. These cascading risks do not just threaten the environment — they destabilise societies, economies, and governance systems.

This session will confront the hard truths of climate insecurity: how ecosystems, food systems, and human mobility are being reshaped, and how grassroots innovation and Indigenous knowledge are offering practical responses.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 2.00 p.m.

Dr. Amy Then, Project Lead UM Research on Fisheries & Food Security, Universiti Malaya
Emmanuel Escoto, Manager, Global Cooperation, ASTM International
Pilar Pedrinelli, Innovative Finance Officer (REP Fund Manager), UNHCR
Kong Man Jing, Content Creator & Co-Founder, Just Keep Thinking
Dr. Zaifalaila Zakaria, Principal Assistant Secretary, Socio-Economic Division, Department of Federal Territories, Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia
Professor TPr Dr. Hong Ching Goh, Project Lead, PANACEA, Universiti Malaya

Dr. Fong Chng Saun, Project Lead, Lembah Pantai SDG Precint, Universiti Malaya