About RAYS

Welcome to the second edition of the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS). This year's summit continues to empower young leaders, with a renewed focus on preserving our planet's diverse ecosystems under the theme "Living Landscapes: Charting a Sustainable Future."

RAYS 2025 explores the vital connection between people and nature, emphasizing the role of indigenous wisdom, adaptive innovation, and collaborative practices in ensuring environmental resilience.
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Held once again in Kuching, Sarawak, the summit brings together youth, experts, indigenous leaders, and representatives from public and private sectors to shape actionable solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future.

1,000
Participants
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10
ASEAN
Countries

15₊
Dynamic Speakers

Key Thematic Areas

Under the umbrella of the overarching theme "Living Landscapes: Charting a Sustainable Future", the summit will be an opportunity for participants to explore five specially curated key thematic areas.