RT Report
T1 Global Environment Outlook - GEO for Youth: Asia and the Pacific
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 youth
K1 Asia and the Pacific
SN 978-92-807-3734-9
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27285
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27285
NO This publication aims to reach out to young people in Asia and the Pacific – tertiary students, young adults andearly career professionals. It is intended to enhance their knowledge of three primary subjects – the naturalenvironment, human health and the built environment – to promote a better understanding of the region’s emerging environmental issues, their causes and effects.Chapter 1 elaborates the context of the Asia-Pacific region and the crucial role of youth in addressingregional environmental challenges.• Chapter 2 presents the benefits derived from nature and demonstrates the critical role of healthyecosystems in contributing to human survival and well-being.• Chapter 3 explores emerging issues of air and water pollution, food security and the effects ofmismanaged waste on human well-being. This chapter advocates a balance between environmentalwellbeing and economic development.• Chapter 4 addresses the natural and built environments, outlining options for a resilient andsustainable future.• Chapter 5 concludes the report by highlighting youth action for a better future, including a specificsurvey conducted for this report of youth, for youth and by youth.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026