2016 Theme: The Road to 2030: Eradicating
Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption
and Production
On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120 , the United Nations General
Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of
Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be
declared International Youth Day.
The theme of the 2016 International Youth Day is “ The Road to 2030: Eradicating
Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production”. This year’s Day
is about achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . It focuses on the
leading role of young people in ensuring poverty eradication and achieving
sustainable development through sustainable consumption and production.
Sustainable consumption entails the use of products and services that meet the
basic needs of communities while safeguarding the needs of future generations.
The development and promotion of individual choices and actions that increase
the eco-efficiency of consumption of all and minimize waste and pollution is
critical to achieving equitable socioeconomic development. See more on this
year's International Youth Day .
Source: www.un.org/en/events/youthday/