17/09/2026
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From Community Voices to Policy Action
The second and final day of the Kushtia Youth Climate Summit (KYCS) 3.0 continued the journey under the theme โYouth for Water and Agriculture,โ bringing together young people, experts, educators, researchers, climate practitioners, and local stakeholders to connect community voices with meaningful climate action.
A key highlight of the summit was the panel discussion on youth-led climate action, climate justice, and the future of water and agriculture, featuring youth climate activists Farzana Faruk Jumu, Member of the UN Secretary-Generalโs Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
The day also featured the โCommunity Voice for Sustainable Agriculture & Water Governanceโ session and the โPolicy to Actionโ discussion, exploring local knowledge, inclusive participation, water conservation, climate-resilient agriculture, and the connection between policy priorities and action on the ground. The discussion featured Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus and Advisor, C3ER, BRAC University.
The summit also highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration among government, institutions, researchers, civil society, and young people in addressing climate challenges and building locally grounded solutions.
Distinguished guests and speakers included Mahbubul Alam Tamim, Executive Director, SEECTO Bangladesh; Ms. Roufa Khanam, Deputy Director, C3ER, BRAC University; Barrister Ragib Rouf Chowdhury, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh; Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus, BRAC University; along with academics and experts from Islamic University and other institutions.
The day concluded with the Prize Giving Ceremony for the Art Competition and Poster Presentation, celebrating young participants for their creativity, knowledge, and commitment to building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for Kushtia.
Organised by SEECTO Bangladesh and Renew Earth, with support from C3ER, SETU, and Mutual Trust Bank PLC, KYCS 3.0 brought together youth voices, local knowledge, creativity, and policy dialogue around the shared goal of strengthening water and agricultural resilience in Kushtia.
KYCS 3.0 was more than a summitโit was a space where youth voices, local realities, knowledge, and ideas came together to move from conversation towards climate action.