The session will serve as an intercultural and intergenerational human touchpoint to collectively reflect on the journey of young peoples leadership so far, to identify the path we hope to take. Brief information: Talanoa means to talk and converse, a traditional method of solving differences in an inclusive, respectful way in the Pacific. Inspired by the 2017 Talanoa Dialogue, this session brings together young negotiators and advocates, sitting at the same table as government and civil society actors from the Pacific region. Through storytelling and deep listening, participants will connect the experiences of young negotiators engaging in todays decision-making with the struggles of their ancestors, the perspectives of their peers across sectors and governments, and a vision of a world in which young peoples participation is celebrated and recognised. Participants will be seated as a roundtable setting, featuring mixed backgrounds and age to reduce hierarchy and encourage open exchange. The dialogue will begin with an opening inviting the guest speakers and audience to take place in rotating table group discussions focusing on two key questions: What examples from PSIDS communities show successful collaboration between generations, and how can these be scaled or adapted for national implementation? What forms of intergenerational leadership can help the Pacific strengthen influence across negotiation cycles, and what enablers are needed to achieve it? guided by a young facilitator.

Venue

Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion

Speakers

Veena Balakrishnan - Co-founder and Co-director of Youth Negotiators Academy, Marie-Claire Graf - Co-founder and Co-director of Youth Negotiators Academy, Reshma Ram - Biennial Update Report (BUR) National Coordinator for Fiji under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Demi Afasene - Tuvalu's Climate Change Department, Jasmina Peter - Mitigation Officer from Vanuatu, Dilubech Hideyos - Palau Activist