What is Planet Futures Forum (PFF)?

It is a collaborative climate simulation where youth step into the process of shaping real-world climate decisions.

PFF is designed to build youth capacity in:

Design
Thinking

Negotiation

Collective decision-making

These processes culminate in the development of the RAYS Youth Declaration, a negotiated document capturing shared recommendations and demands.

Our Approach

In line with RAYS 2026 theme “Youth: Many Ways, One Planet,” PFF adopts a Two-Eyed Seeing approach.

This approach brings together the strengths of Indigenous knowledge systems and Western frameworks, allowing climate challenges to be explored through multiple perspectives while working toward shared solutions for one planet.

Who Can Join?

Everyone is welcome to join!

PFF is designed for anyone passionate about climate issues, regardless of background. Through mentorship, applied skills and dialogue workshops, and collaborative sessions, you will gain the knowledge to contribute meaningfully towards the RAYS Youth Declaration. No prior experience is needed.

You may apply during the Summit through the RAYS 2026 event app.

The Roles

You have the opportunity to take on the role of an Active Negotiator or Observer, each contributing in different ways to shaping the negotiation process and outcomes.

Active Negotiator

Draft proposals, negotiate, and help shape the RAYS Youth Declaration.

Observer

Ensure the writing process is fair, practical, and credible.

How PFF Works

During PFF, you will:

Participation Journey

Refer to the flowchart below for an overview of how each role progresses throughout PFF, and how both pathways contribute to the collective outcome.

What You Will Gain

Participants will benefit from:

1. Expert Mentorship

Access to specialised workshops and guidance from industry leaders.

2. Strategic Networking

Meaningful connections with a diverse network of young climate professionals.

3. Public Platform

Opportunities to publish climate demands and solutions to a global audience.

4. Official Credentialing

A formal certification awarded upon successful completion.

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We respectfully acknowledge that this summit takes place on the ancestral lands of the Indigenous peoples of Sarawak, including the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, and Malay communities. We honour their enduring connection to this land, their cultures, and their traditions, and recognise their continued contributions to the richness of Sarawak's heritage.

Our Speaker Line-Up

Our diverse lineup of speakers include sustainability advocates, environmental & climate justice activists, indigenous representatives, youth innovators and subject matter experts. With a broad range of expertise, they offer a strong take home message to empower youth with the tools, knowledge and courage to deliver change.