PATA Reaffirms Support for Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 in Sarawak, Malaysia

The Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 (RAYS 2026) in Kuching, Sarawak, is shaping up to be a powerful platform for young changemakers across ASEAN and beyond.

Dates & Venue:
June 24–26, 2026, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Theme:
Youth: Many Ways, One Planet — emphasizing unity in diversity for sustainability.

Focus Areas:
Climate resilience, biodiversity protection, cultural continuity, and youth-led action plans.

Programme:
- Expert-led sessions
- Interactive lab workshops grounded in lived experience
- Off-site excursions into Sarawak’s protected rainforest areas

Endorsements & Partnerships
- Endorsed by: ASEAN, PATA, UN Tourism
- Organized by: State Government of Sarawak in collaboration with Sarawak Tourism Board (STB)
- PATA’s Role: Leveraging its global student chapters and communication channels to amplify outreach

Cultural Connection
The summit’s closing coincides with the opening of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 (RWMF), ranked among the Top 10 festivals worldwide in the Transglobal World Music Chart’s 2025 Festival Awards.

Participation
- Early bird tickets: Available until March 15 via https://www.rainforestyouthsummit.com/summit/ticket
- ASEAN Access Fund: Financial assistance available for youth participants from the region

This event is not just about dialogue—it’s about action, collaboration, and cultural immersion, positioning Sarawak as a hub for sustainable tourism and youth leadership.