Our Sustainable Future:
Peace and Cooperation
Join us in co-creating a sustainable future
driven by youth unity and collaboration.
In 2025, the world stands at a crossroads—facing climate disruption, conflict, inequality, and rising polarization.
In response to this urgent global context, “Our Sustainable Future: Peace and Cooperation” has been chosen as
the central theme of IFWY 2025 to highlight the critical need for unity, dialogue, and collective action.
From climate chaos to growing social divides, we’re confronting complex challenges that no one can solve alone.
That’s why peace and cooperation are more than just ideals—they are the foundation for global solidarity, justice,
and sustainable progress. They empower communities and nations to resolve conflicts, confront shared problems,
and shape long-term solutions together.
This theme invites youth from all corners of the world to imagine and co-create a future where sustainability
is a shared responsibility and solidarity drives real change. By coming together across cultures, regions,
and sectors, young people can lead the way in building a more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient world.
Focus Areas
of the Forum
- Environmental Sustainability
- Economic Transformation
- Social Justice and Equality
- Technological Innovations
and Ethical Considerations - Peace and Cooperation
- Collective Action and Solidarity
“Our
Sustainable
Future”
Look Like?
To shape a truly sustainable and peaceful world, we need to look at the bigger picture—and take action across
multiple fronts. The IFWY 2025 theme, Our Sustainable Future: Peace and Cooperation, breaks down into six key
areas that reflect the priorities and aspirations of young people around the globe. From fighting climate change
to rethinking economies, advancing equality, and harnessing ethical tech, these themes invite youth to share
their ideas and explore how cross-border collaboration, innovation, and solidarity can drive real, lasting change.
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01 Environmental Sustainability
Let’s act for our planet—together. From renewable energy and ecosystem restoration to smart resource use,
this theme is all about cross-border solutions for a healthier planet. -
02 Economic Transformation
We’re rethinking the way the world works. That means exploring fairer, more inclusive economies—like social
enterprises and solidarity models that put people and the planet first. -
03 Social Justice and Equality
Inequality holds us all back. We’re pushing for equal access to rights, resources, and opportunities—no matter
where you’re from or who you are. -
04 Technological Innovations and Ethical Considerations
AI and new technologies can help solve global problems—but only if we use them right. Let’s talk about the
power and responsibility that comes with innovation. -
05 Peace and Cooperation
In a divided world, peace matters more than ever. This theme focuses on dialogue, diplomacy, and working across
differences to build a more just and peaceful future. -
06 Collective Action and Solidarity
No one changes the world alone. Lasting change happens when we join forces—across regions and sectors—uniting
communities, countries, and industries to work together, support one another, and build a fairer, more sustainable
future for all.