According to a written statement from the UN in Indonesia on Tuesday, this marks the first time Zagy Berian will serve on the third Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change under UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Guterres expressed pride in announcing the launch of the third Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, expanding its membership from seven to 14.
"This means more space for young voices at the negotiating table, more space for youth leadership, and more space to shape climate action," Guterres affirmed.
The Secretary-General cited troubling global trends - such as shrinking civic space and funding constraints that hinder young activists - as reasons for broadening the group’s membership and encouraging youth engagement in climate work.
The announcement of the members of the UN Secretary-General's young advisory group was made on International Youth Day, which falls on August 12.
The group is tasked with providing the UN Secretary-General with practical, results-oriented input, providing diverse perspectives from young people along with concrete recommendations to support the UN's work in accelerating global action to address the climate crisis.
Berian is the founder of the Society of Renewable Energy (SRE), which has inspired and mobilized a broad network of youth across Indonesia.
He serves as Regional Facilitator for the Youth Climate Justice Fund in Asia, which supports youth-driven climate justice movements at the grassroots level.
Berian also contributes to the G20 Energy Transition Working Group in collaboration with the Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry, the B20 Task Force on Energy, Sustainability, and Climate, and serves as Chief of the Southeast Asia Youth Forum on Energy under ASEAN.
"For me, this means driving extraordinary climate action through collaboration while ensuring every voice is heard in shaping a more just and sustainable global future," Berian stated.
One of his key initiatives is a renewable energy education and awareness program in Pati, Central Java, which works with local farmers to integrate clean energy solutions into sustainable agricultural practices.
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