1 vs 20: Youth vs. The Future of Nature-Positive Economies

11/10/2025

11:00 - 11:45

IUCN Youth Pavilion , Onsite

Exhibition

Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies

Why attend

Join a dynamic youth-led debate where bold ideas meet diverse perspectives. Experience the energy of 1 vs 20 as participants challenge, reframe, and co-create a Youth Manifesto for Nature-Positive Economies—spotlighting innovation, equity, and intergenerational collaboration for the future of conservation.

Session Description

This dynamic youth-led session transforms the popular “1 vs 20” debate format into a platform for conservation dialogue. One bold youth protagonist will defend the stance that “by 2035, nature-positive economies must be the global default,” while 20 diverse peers challenge, question, and reframe the vision in real time. Through quick-fire reactions, mini-debates, and collective re-design, participants will co-create a Youth Manifesto for Nature-Positive Economies. The format ensures inclusivity, energy, and authentic youth voice placing resilience, biodiversity, and equity at the heart of future economies.

Organised by

West Asia Region

Speaker

Faria TARUS

Program Officer- Species Conservation, IUCN

Noor BADER

Student, Ecoherence New York University Abu Dhabi

Hariharan JANARDHANAN

NYUAD

Georges HABIB

Young Professional Focal Point, IUCN CEESP

Moderator

Meerah ALZAABI

Obaid Ali Humaid Al Shamsi

Head of Marine Biodiversity Section, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment