The International 
Break Free From Plastic
Youth Summit

April 12-13, 2024
Virtual
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Annual Gathering
of Change-Makers

Dive deep into the heart of plastic pollution's impact on our planet at the Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit. This 2-day event offers a unique platform for youth organizations and networks to come together, share knowledge, and forge alliances.

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Explore the
Intersections

Discover the undeniable connections between plastic pollution and global environmental crises. Engage in rich discussions, exchange insights, and learn how these issues are intertwined with the Global Plastics Treaty process.

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A Call to
Youth-Led Action

We invite youth-led and youth-focused organizations, alliances, and movements to join us. Together, let's explore how we can amplify our efforts and make a lasting impact

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Join the Break Free From Plastic Youth Summit

Unlock the Power of Youth in Tackling Plastic Pollution and Beyond!

Agenda

The Break Free From Plastic Youth summit includes skillshares and workshop sessions. View the program below.

Day 1 April 4, 2024

Starts at
7:00PM Manila
4:30PM New Delhi
1:00PM CEST
11:00AM Accra
8:00AM Rio de Janeiro
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Plenary Session: Plastic Pollution Primer

For decades, plastic pollution has been contributing to the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In this session, we will learn about the history of plastic, its extractive life cycle, and what civic society groups from all around the world are doing to combat it.
  • Abhishek Rawat, Founder of Nature’s Buddy, India
  • Skye Male, Community Engagement Manager of Break Free From Plastic, Global
45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

Break

10 min

The Global Plastics Treaty

In March 2022, the United Nations approved an agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty. The mandate sets the stage for governments to negotiate a comprehensive and legally binding treaty that will cover measures along the entire life cycle of plastic. In this session, we will learn about the technicalities of this treaty, its coverage so far, and what it means for organizations that are working to end plastic pollution for good.
  • Shashank Prabhu (Facilitator), Waste Warriors, India
  • Rachel Radvany, Program Associate for Plastics Policy of Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
  • Sirine Rached, Global Plastics Policy Coordinator, GAIA
  • C. Semee Rhee, Global Policy Advisor of Break Free From Plastic
45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

Break

10 min

Putting youth leadership on top of the climate agenda

The youth have shown that they have what it takes to expedite the climate movement’s demands, and inspire more people to join in the movement. In this session, we will learn about the ways that the youth can elevate their voices in the treaty process, and utilize the platforms they need to maximize their contributions.
  • Santhiya Ananth, Policy Coordinator for UNEP MGCY
30 min Skillshare

Day 1 Conclusion: Highlights and Takeaways

10 min, Main Hall

Day 2 April 5, 2024

Starts at
7:00PM Manila
4:30PM New Delhi
1:00PM CEST
11:00AM Accra
8:00AM Rio de Janeiro
More time zones

Campaigning for an Ambitious Global Treaty

Activating our voices to influence different stakeholders in the process is key in campaigning for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty. But how do we do this, exactly? In this session, we will learn about ways that different campaigns in different work streams contribute cumulatively to the global treaty process, and learn about how we can leverage these campaigns in influencing policy.
  • Eah Antonio (Speaker for Reuse Revolution) Asia-Pacific Comms Officer of Break Free From Plastic
  • Jacob Attakpah (Speaker for Campus Projects) of Green Africa Youth Organization
  • Sybil Bullock (Speaker for Corporate Campaigning) Associate Campaign Manager of Break Free From Plastic
45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

Break

10 min

Global and Regional Opportunities

After learning about all the ways that we can link our energy and passion towards our greater goal of ending plastic pollution, how do we figure out our possible next steps? In this session, we will have a discussion on how to get further involved with opportunities that are already happening in different regions.
  • Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner, Greenpeace Southeast Asia
  • Benson Dotun Fasanya, Founder of Centre for Earth Works Nigeria
  • Tiara Samson, Movement Building Associate of Break Free From Plastic Global
45 min Skillshare, Main Hall
30 min Workshop, Breakout Groups w/ facilitator

Day 2 Conclusion: Highlights and Takeaways

20 min, Main Hall
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