On November 12, 2020, WIPO GREEN will host an online discussion on youth in green technology. The webinar will bring together young green tech innovators and global experts in youth empowerment and sustainable innovation, including the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), the World Economic Forum, and EIT Climate-KIC.

The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged economies and societies globally to embark on a green recovery pathway. Simultaneously, the role youth play in promoting and advancing sustainable development is becoming increasingly prominent. With its newly launched youth engagement initiative, WIPO GREEN aims to increase visibility of young entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators, and empower them to provide solutions to global environmental challenges using intellectual property rights as a vehicle and as an essential tool.

The webinar will provide a platform for young innovators to present their business ventures and share their experiences and opinions regarding youth-driven sustainable innovation. It will also bring together actors from diverse sectors (academia, business, government) to share different perspectives on how to leverage youth potential in addressing climate change.

Join us for a discussion on empowering young people to participate in green innovation initiatives