Rainforest Youth Summit

The Rainforest Youth Summit 2025 (RAYS 2025) is a game-changing event designed to empower the next generation of environmental leaders and advocates. Hosted in Kuching, Sarawak from June 18th to June 20th, the second edition of the summit brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including 500 delegates from ASEAN countries. The three-day summit was a transformative experience, offering a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action towards a more resilient and sustainable future for our youth and the planet. Event Tagline: Living Landscapes: Charting a Sustainable Future Objectives: Empower Youth as Environmental Changemakers: Equip ASEAN youth with knowledge, tools, and networks to develop impactful sustainability projects, fostering a generation of leaders who are rooted in both local and global environmental efforts. Amplify Indigenous Voices: Recognise indigenous communities as active leaders in environmental solutions, explore how intergenerational knowledge, practices, and innovations support balanced stewardship and ecosystem resilience. Forge Cross-Cultural Collaborations: Promote partnerships that blend customary practices and modern frameworks to address environmental challenges while preserving cultural identity. Harness the Inherent Link Between Sustainable Tourism and Climate Justice: Explore regenerative tourism models that are rooted in sustainable livelihoods, ensuring lo With unwavering commitment to Biodiversity & Ecosystem Preservation, Indigenous Wisdom & Insights, Climate Adaptation, Youth Advocacy & Activism, and Sustainable Development, we ignite inspiration and empower individuals to become champions of our environment. #BiodiversityandEcosystemPreservation #IndigenousWisdomandInsights #ClimateAdaptation #YouthAdvocacyandActivism #SustainableDevelopment #RAYS2024 #RAYS2025 #RainforestYouthSummit #Sustainability #Changemakers #Kuching #Sarawak #ASEAN #GlobalCommunity #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders