Under the theme 'Technology in service of the environment' and sponsored by Bayer, the participants were able to learn more about renewable energy production and waste management processes. There were plenary sessions to share approaches to environmental issues such as climate change, or to refine their environmental project proposals. A workshop on climate change and international events was lead by Rod Abson of the World Scout Bureau.

During the event, Scouts presented projects they are involved in, including water conservation activities, tree planting programmes and clean-up campaigns. At the conclusion of the conference, 12 participants were elected to be Youth Advisors to UNEP for a period of two years. Two of these Youth Advisors, Jessie-James L. Marcellones of the Philippines, and Thomas Christian of the USA are both active Scouts.

Scouts with environmental interest are encouraged to apply for future UNEP International Youth Conferences, or for Scouts aged 10 - 14 years they can apply now through their National Scout Organization, for the UNEP International Children's Conference in Stavangar, Norway in June 2008.

For more information on the 2007 UNEP International Youth Conference go to the conference website: http://www.tunza2007.unep.bayer.com/en/Homepage.aspx