FAS Thailand 2025: Action Today for a Sustainable Future

21–24 AUGUST 2025 • Bangkok - THAILAND

The Future Action Summit (FAS) Thailand 2025 brought together 150 youth delegates from over 63 nationalities under the theme “Action Today for Sustainable Tomorrow.”

Where Youth Ideas Became Global Action

The Future Action Summit (FAS) Thailand 2025, held from 21st – 24th August 2025 in Bangkok, brought together 150 youth delegates from over 63 nationalities under the theme “Action Today for Sustainable Tomorrow.” Over four days, participants engaged in keynote sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and cultural exchanges, sharing ideas to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

40+

Countries Represented

Delegates brought diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives. The summit created strong connections across countries and continents.

150+

Youth Delegates

Young leaders came together to exchange ideas and build new skills. They left prepared to create meaningful change in their communities.

20+

Collaborative Projects Planned

Participants developed practical solutions aligned with the SDGs. These projects were planned for implementation after the summit.

DAY 1: Basecamp – Setting Up for the Summit Climb

Day one set the stage with delegate arrivals, orientation, and interactive ice-breaking sessions, creating a spirit of collaboration from the start.

DAY 2: Exploring & Challenging SDGs

Day two focused on exploring and challenging the SDGs through powerful keynote addresses, fireside chats, and workshops on climate action, sustainable development, AI for inclusion, and decolonizing development. A reflective temple visit, hosted in collaboration with the IBHAP Foundation, provided a unique cultural and spiritual dimension to the day.

DAY 3: Building Skills for Sustainability

Day three emphasized skill-building and strategy, with sessions on Buddhism and SDGs, youth-led simulations, gender justice in business, resilience in crisis, and multi-stakeholder collaboration in the SDG Action Lab. The evening came alive with a vibrant Cultural Night, celebrating diversity through music, dance, and performances.

DAY 4: Initiating Change, Action Starts Now

Day four marked the beginning of concrete action, featuring the Voices from 2030 Youth Panel, changemakers’ presentations, and a dynamic session on financing the future. The summit closed with certificate and award distribution, equipping delegates with SDG toolkits and networks to continue their impact globally.

Mentors & Speakers

Hannah Larn

Rose Castle Foundation

📍 United Kingdom

Paula Porras R.

Asociación Somos Capazes

📍 Colombia

Dr Victor Prasad Karunan

UNICEF

📍 Bangkok

Matthias Wevelsiep

Network of Religious & Traditional Peacemakers

📍 Finland

Ven. Napan Thawornbanjob

IBHAP Foundation, Religions for Peace

📍 Thailand

Lucas Meier

CPG

📍 Germany

Belinda Hlathshwayo

UNDP

📍 South Africa

Rafael Torquato Cruz

United Nations ESCAP

📍 Brazil

Divya Moorjani

Network of Religious & Traditional Peacemakers

📍 Hong Kong

Anant Jha

United Nations ESCAP

📍 Bangkok

Outcomes & impact

The summit welcomes young leaders, social entrepreneurs, community builders, students, professionals, innovators, and people passionate about creating global impact.

Brought together 150 youth leaders from 40+ nationalities, creating a diverse platform for cross-cultural collaboration.
Delivered 10+ expert-led workshops and sessions, equipping participants with practical tools on SDGs, AI inclusion, sustainable finance, and peacebuilding.
Through the SDG Action Lab, youth co-designed project blueprints addressing climate change, gender equality, and education.
Over 150 changemakers presented ideas, pitched solutions, and engaged in policy simulations shaping SDG strategies.
Awarded 150 Global SDG Leadership Certificates and distributed SDG Action Toolkits.