Watch details Watch details Presentationof lessons learnedby region Regional prisms: a universal longing for peace and a variety of environmental concerns A hunger for a peaceful world unites the participants from just about every region of the globe, with the notable exception of South Asia, whose participants prioritize the environment—probably influenced by the most recent environmental crises there, including flooding in Bangladesh, landslides in Nepal, extreme heat and cyclones in India, and drought in Pakistan. The desire for peace transcends borders and seems to be establishing itself as a universal aspiration amongst the younger generations. Although such a result might have been expected in Europe in the context of the war between Russia and Ukraine, it is interesting to note that there is a general desire for the cessation of war. Environmental protection, although it remains a constant concern, varies in importance depending on the region. Europe stands out for paying particular attention to the environment (33%), but it seems to be somewhat less of a concern in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, where it is only mentioned in 15% of contributions. It is also interesting that some concerns seem to be specific to certain regions. In North America, for example, the importance of basic needs for all comes to the surface, whereas in the Middle East and North Africa, young people emphasize the importance of security.