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Sohanur Rahman

Executive Coordinator, Youth Net Global

MD Sohanur Rahman (27) is a passionate climate advocate and activist from coastal Bangladesh. He is a driving force behind YouthNet, the nation's largest youth network for climate justice. Established in 2016 and now active in 45 districts, YouthNet focuses on climate justice through grassroots campaigns, youth engagement, and community outreach to promote local action for global impact. Sohanur, previously Bangladesh's Youth Parliament Minister of Law and Judiciary, represented his country at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London (2018). Globally recognized for his leadership, he actively addresses climate challenges and youth empowerment. Notably, Sohanur represented Bangladesh as the official youth delegate at the COP27 UN Climate Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in 2022.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

September 10 Day 3

Session: Towards Climate Resilience: Leveraging the Power in Youth for Achieving Our Common Goals

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Keynote:

Farzana Faruk Jhumu

Chair:

Ms Rumana Ali, MP
Member, Standing Committee on
Ministry of Home Affairs
Member, Climate Parliament Bangladesh

Inspirator:

Shirin Lira
Programme Manager, Embassy of Switzerland

Speakers:

Sohanur Rahman

Mohiuddin Sourav

Sadia Afrose Esha

Aruba Faruque

SK Rezwana Quadir Raisa

Rubaita Younus

Halima Akter

Moderator:

Md. Ariful Islam

Neshat Unzum

Welcome Remarks:

Md Omar Faruk Joy

Vote of Thanks:

Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik