At a time of planetary change, this event invites young people from Switzerland and Japan to enter into dialogue with the Earth. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly tangible in our daily lives, we gather to reflect on questions that are both simple and urgent:
- How can more-than-human beings be represented in climate conversations?
- What can we each do to advance just climate action for future generations?
With ample opportunities for exchange, the program brings together Swiss and Japanese youth to explore how relationships of care, with forests, animals, plants, local communities, and the planet’s living fabric, might guide meaningful climate action.
Centered around case studies from Japan and Switzerland, the event creates space for shared reflection and collective visioning. Through presentations and dialogue across contexts, participants will consider how youth-led initiatives can contribute to climate justice for all forms of life.
Co-hosted with Happy Earth Day Osaka, this event forms part of the Planetary Embassy in Japan. At the venue, the exhibition Imagining Planetary Diplomacy, featuring selected youth projects from around the world, will be on view. Together, the dialogue and exhibition invite visitors to imagine new forms of planetary diplomacy.
*Please note that this event is held in Japanese.
Program
- 2:30pm – Doors open
- 3:00pm – Welcome & introduction
- 3:25pm – Session 1: Case Study from Japan & Discussion
- 4:10pm – Break
- 4:20pm – Session 2: Case Study from Switzerland & Discussion
- 5:20pm – Networking & Exhibition
- 6:00pm – End of the event
iCal / Outlook
Event start time
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Boston and New York
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Brazil
3:00AM -
China
2:00PM -
India
11:30AM -
Japan
3:00PM -
San Francisco
11:00PM -
Switzerland
7:00AM
Speakers
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Bio
Hironobu Ueda
President, Happy Earth Day OsakaHappy Earth Day Osaka is Japan’s first student-led Earth Day executive committee, active in Osaka since 2010.
Guided by our vision, “Let’s all create a happy Earth from Osaka – Our Action for Earth,” we aim to make environmental and social issues feel more personal and accessible. We create spaces where everyone can freely share their thoughts and turn them into action.
From Osaka, we work together with our community to create a happy Earth for all living beings.
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Bio
Leonhard Kick
Student & Changemaker, Swiss Youth for ClimateLeonhard Kick is a sustainability leader, currently SYFC Board Member for Regional Coordinators and Project Lead of the Changemaker Education Campaign, driving youth empowerment and sustainability education. Co-founder of ArborMundi, he merges ecological action with advocacy. With a Master’s in Global Sustainability and policy experience, he aims to shape EU/German climate and democracy initiatives.
Swiss Youth For Climate (SYFC) is an inclusive, youth-led community dedicated to educating and empowering Swiss youth. We drive impactful and courageous civic engagement, advocating for ambitious environmental and social policies and business actions while holding decision-makers accountable to global commitments.
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