Katarzyna Skiert-Andrzejuk, PhD, participated in the 6th Green Development International Conference (GDIC)

Katarzyna Skiert-Andrzejuk, PhD, participated in the 6th Green Development International Conference (GDIC), delivering one of the opening keynote lectures entitled **“Empowering Young People for a Nature-Positive Future,”**based on research on Central Asia and Indonesia. In her presentation, she explored the role of the younger generation in the transition towards a circular and green economy, with particular emphasis on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia. She discussed youth engagement in climate action, green entrepreneurship, education and advocacy, as well as youth diplomacy, while also highlighting key barriers limiting young people’s participation, including access to funding, education, and adequate infrastructure. She also presented solutions aimed at strengthening the meaningful participation of young people in shaping and implementing climate policies.