30/10/2026
🗣️On October 8–9, 2026, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS) convened young leaders and experts from around the world at the Casina Pio IV in Vatican City for the tenth edition of the Vatican Youth Symposium (VYS). This year’s theme was “Safeguarding Our Common Future: From Vision to Collective Action".
📌Over two days, participants explored how to address humanity’s most pressing challenges through intergenerational dialogue, stronger partnerships, and practical solutions for sustainable development.
📌The Symposium reinforced a central message: The challenges facing humanity are deeply interconnected, and the solutions must be as well. From protecting human rights and advancing climate resilience to rethinking the future of work and strengthening local communities, the discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration across generations, disciplines, and sectors.
🔗See more at https://www.unsdsn.org/news/vatican-youth-symposium-convenes-young-leaders-for-collective-action-on-sustainable-development/