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The 17th National Selection Conference of EYP Sweden will specifically focus on how society should adapt to climate change. Regardless of how well we do to mitigate CO2 emissions and pollution, societies both across Europe and other continents will be forced to come up with solutions to problems caused by changes to the climate. Droughts, wildfires, starvation, climate migration and rising sea levels are examples of the issues that will be affecting us globally. We see this session as a possibility for young people to come together and ponder, innovate and suggest solutions to these future challenges.

“Innovate, Adapt, Overcome - Future-proofing society”

With the ongoing debate on the consequences of climate change, addressing these contemporary challenges in a pragmatic and clear way is of importance. In order to improve our chances of transforming the economy and collective lifestyles to suit the challenges of climate change, society will require swift action and innovation.

Taking this into consideration, a fundamental part of Skelleftå 2021 will focus on the ways communities can adapt to the climate challenges of the foreseeable future, while taking into account the differences in ability and climate vulnerability between nations.

The consequences of climate change will impact society across all sectors. Whether these challenges will primarily change our economy, agriculture, technology or culture is up for debate. Whether society will be prepared is up for discussion. Whether you will be at Skellefteå 2021 and help in future-proofing society is up to you.

Skellefteå 2021 aims to illuminate the challenges around the consequences of climate change on society, and bring youths to the table in order to enable them to affect their future in the ways that they see fit. All who participate will leave Skellefteå 2021 with a deeper understanding of the consequences of climate change, and carry with them the tools to assist society's future challenges.