INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2011

youth awareness of climate change

History of IYC 2010

The International Youth Conference should be held in November 7 to 12, 2010 in

Yogyakarta having cooperation with Gadjah Mada University and the Local Government of Yogyakarta. But, because Mount Merapi Eruption, the current situation at that time, seems not allow us to prooceed the event due to the high risk for all participants. So,

we try to reschedule the event.

Resumption of IYC

After the condition becoming normal in Yogyakarta, it is time to formulate

again the postponing IYC. Having coordination with the local

government of Yogyakarta, we agree to conduct the event at February 20

to 25, 2011 still in Hotel Saphir, Yogyakarta

What is IYC 2011

, IYC 2011 is an international project aimed at uniting the world leaders of tomorrow.

100 individuals will come together to build an international network. Human

activities have been substantially increasing the atmospheric concentration

of greenhouse gases which could adversely affect natural ecosystems and

humankind

Three components of IYC 2011

PeopleAmbitious,

intelligent and enterprising young

people from all over the world

EnvironmentSide visit to small

project of environment and

cultural heritage of the old city of

Yogyakarta

SharingSharing your ideas with the leaders of

today and tomorrow also from leading

academicians

Why we need to attend IYC 2011?

The global nature of climate change calls for the widest possible cooperation by all countries and people in

accordance with their differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities and their social and economic

conditions. Biodiversity plays a major contribution and often critical in the livelihood of a significant amount of the population worldwide. Young people as the leader of the world tomorrow, are should be aware of these king of issues and set the way out for the life of next

days. Here, on IYC “Youth Awareness of Climate Change”.

Why Yogyakarta?Classical City•Yogjakarta City (also Jogja, Yogya, Jogjakarta) is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. It is also famous as a centre for Indonesian higher education and the seat of Gadjah Mada University, one of the three most prestigious universities in Indonesia. Yogyakarta was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to 1949.

Arts and Culture•Yogyakarta is known for its silver work, leather puppets used for shadow plays (wayang kulit), and a unique style of making batik dyed fabric. It is also known for its vivid contemporary art scene. Yogyakarta is also known for its gamelan music, including the unique style Gamelan Yogyakarta, which developed in the courts.

Center of Education and Tourism•Most population is Javanese, but being a student city, there are also significant population of people from other ethnicities in Indonesia. This status makes Yogyakarta as one of the most heterogeneous city in terms of ethnicity in Indonesia. Indonesian as the official national language, and Javanese are widely used as daily spoken languages, especially by the Javanese.

•Yogyakarta is the second most important tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali. Most tourists come to Yogyakarta for its strong Javanese culture and tradition. This makes it prominent among other Javanese cities. Along with Surakarta or Solo, a city lying about 64 km to the east, Yogyakarta is the centre of Javanese culture.

Who should be the members of IYC?

Young, talented, and creative individuals from diverse backgrounds with one passion: making a difference on a global scale

Interested in learning about Environment, utilizing its potential to drive global innovation and develop mutually beneficial cooperation with the international community, especially to stop climate change

Adventurous and full of creative energy to develop new ideas, launch new projects, and make intellectual breakthrough

What will be the major theme of IYC?

1

•Copenhagen Summit and its implication for general climate change target

2

•Youth initiative on environmental conservation

3

•Pro poor conservation as a win-win solution

What are the goals?1 Participants will

formulate some recommendations for policy makers, International and Government Institutions, and other stakeholders

2 The recommendation can be implemented through the action plan to be conducted and organized by youth, NGO, Governmental and International Organizations

3 A global youth network on developing a sustainable development

What will you do there?

Side Visit After 2-3 conference and discussion, participants will also visit some pilot project

related to the environment/biodiversity project in Yogyakarta.

Working Group DiscussionAll participants will be actively involved in the panel discussion based on the four

sub-themes as mentioned above.

Focus Group DiscussionThe representative of each commission will discuss and formulate a Joint Statement

as recommendations of the conference

Design Plan of ActionEach Participant will design program/activities on climate change issues. The best

design program will receive an award and appreciation from the committee

How to apply?• To be selected as a delegate you need to:• Fill out the application form by February 8, 2011• Get confirmation: you will receive an e-mail notification about the

Organizing Committee’s decision• Obtain a visa if necessary

Note: If you are applying from a country that requires a visa to enter

Indonesia it is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible.

Print out and take along your IYC Application Form that you will get by e-mail subsequently.

How you contact us?

Ph: (+62) 21 579 00 560

Fax: (+62) 21 573 83 21

iycindo@gmail.com

www.kemenpora.go.id

Planning Bureau, 9th floorGrha Pemuda dan Olahraga, Jalan Gerbang Pemuda no.

3 Senayan, Jakarta