Green Economy Stakeholders Workshop

The Kenya Youth Network for Rio+20 and Beyond in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and Transparency International Kenya, has organized a Green Economy Stakeholders Workshop on 17th and 18th April 2012 in Utalii Hotel.

The workshop whose theme is "Advocating for Green Economy Towards Rio+20" will bring together youth activists from every county, governments officials and representatives from civil society, NGOs, development partners and the media.

The involvement of all stakeholders is critical for the success of Rio+20. Kenya has been actively involved in the Rio+20 preparatory process, noting the Kenya Position on the Rio+20 Summit by the Government and the Nairobi Declaration by young people.

The workshop offers a perfect opportunity to discuss and identify Kenya’s priorities outcome expectations for the Rio+20 Summit as well as the sustainable development challenges affecting the country in our efforts of transition to Green Economy. Further, it will identify Green Economy needs and seek ways to support the efforts been made as well as to share knowledge and learn how to participate by facilitating the transition and addressing these needs as well as advocating participation and support of youth people in this endeavor.

Workshop Objectives:
1. To provide an effective platform for youth participation in sustainable development process of the Rio + 20 that is the key for its success – and this can only be achieved by embedding it in the hearts and minds of young development activists throughout Kenya.
2. To mobilise and create awareness for young people to take ACTION for long term sustainable development activities.
3. To develop a joint recommendations and implementation plan together with government and other stakeholders on sustainable development initiatives.
4. To develop and spearhead transparency, accountability and integrity in transformative leadership towards sustainable development.

Workshop Expected Outcome:
1. Development of a long term recommendations and actions for achieving a Green Economy in the country.
2. Promote the creation of a joint partnership agreement with government and other stakeholders for actions taken to achieve sustainable development.
3. Commitment to supporting and participation of young people in all efforts made to achieving sustainable development in the country.

Rio+20 Summit is an opportunity we cannot afford to fail in improving the well-being and social equity of people while reducing environmental risks. Young people should be at the centre of what we do in order to move more rapidly and more effectively towards eliminating poverty and achieving the results agreed on in the MDGs.