TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The United Nations in Indonesia joined Jambore Nasional XII 2026 on August 19, 2026, engaging young Scouts in interactive activities that connect the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with their everyday lives.
Held at the Global Development Village (GDV) Scouts for SDGs at Buperta Cibubur, the UN program brings together several UN agencies around five interconnected themes: People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity and Partnership. The GDV provides interactive activities introducing Scouts to sustainable development and the SDGs.
Jambore Nasional XII, organized by Kwartir Nasional Gerakan Pramuka from 13–20 August 2026, brings together 20,857 Scouts aged 11–15 from all 38 provinces, alongside Indonesian Scout groups from abroad and representatives of National Scout Organizations from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Participating UN entities in the joint initiative include the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), UN Women, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC).
“Young people are not only beneficiaries of sustainable development; they are essential partners in achieving it. The choices they make in their communities, how they treat one another, protect the environment, promote peace and work together are directly connected to the Sustainable Development Goals. With less than five years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda, we need the energy, creativity and leadership of Indonesia’s young generation more than ever,” said Gita Sabharwal, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia.
Throughout the day, Scouts took part in a one-hour interactive program. Rather than visiting separate UN booths, participants experience one connected journey through five SDG themes, using games, scenarios, gestures, quizzes and collective activities. The first five cycles repeat the integrated five-pillar program for different groups of Scouts, while the final cycle is dedicated to a special film and safeguarding session.
Under the theme of People, led by UNICEF, UNHCR and UN Women, “Boleh atau Tidak Boleh?” explored children’s rights, respect, and consents through everyday scenarios. Under the theme of Planet , FAO and IOM lead “One Planet, One Mission,” where Scouts responded to True-or-False questions on climate change, the environment and resilience.
The Peace pillar, led by UNODC and UNFPA, uses “Pause, Check, Protect” to help Scouts reflect on safe behaviour offline and online, including situations involving rumours, sharing information and ridicule. Under the theme of Prosperity, led by ILO and UNHCR lead “Cards for Change” an interactive activity focused on skills, fairness, equal opportunity and teamwork.
The journey concluded with the Partnership theme through “The Goals Are Global, the Action Is Ours” led by UNFPA, United Nations Volunteers (UNV), ILO and the wider UN family. Through collective call-and-response, Scouts explored how young people, communities, government, the United Nations and other partners all have a role in achieving the SDGs—reinforcing the message that global goals depend on collective action at the local level.
“Food self-sufficiency extends far beyond basic agricultural practices. At its core, it involves education, capacity building, technological integration, entrepreneurship, and sustainable resource management. Crucially, it requires the preparedness of the youth to recognize and actively resolve tangible issues within their communities. Through Scouting education, we endeavor to foster a culture of productivity, nurturing a genuine affinity for the agricultural, livestock, fisheries, and plantation sectors. We are equally dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship, the application of appropriate technology, and an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age” said Budi Waseso, Chairman of the National Council of the Indonesian Scout Movement.
The final program of the day featured “Bubble Trouble,” a film by O.M.G Film, part of the UNiTE Short Film Fellowship 2025, initiated by UN Women and UNFPA. The film's reflection session opened discussion on solidarity and active bystandership, and challenges social norms that normalize violence against women and girls.
Following the film, Scouts revisited selected moments, considered what characters could do next, responded to scenario-based questions and take part in an interactive quiz. The session concluded with a Pramuka Commitment on Respect and Protection , encouraging Scouts to respect personal boundaries, speak up when something is wrong and seek support from a trusted adult when needed.
The UN program reflects the broader spirit of the Global Development Village: helping young people understand sustainable development not simply as a global agenda, but as something connected to their everyday choices and actions.
By bringing the work of different UN agencies into one integrated experience, the program illustrated how protecting people, caring for the planet, building peace, creating fair opportunities and working in partnership are interconnected—and how young people can contribute to each.
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