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History of World Scout Moots

World Scout Moots are gatherings of members of senior branches of National Scout Associations (traditionally called Rovers) and other young adult members. Participants range in age from 18 to 25 inclusive. Moots provide an opportunity for young adults in Scouting to meet together with the objective of improving their international understanding as citizens of the world. 

World Rover Moots were replaced by World Moot Years between 1965 and 1982. This change was with the aim of increasing the number of events and accessibility to Rovers. In 1985, the World Scout Conference decided to reinstate World Moots and, in 1993 decided to hold them every four years. Several national and regional moots are held each year.

Year	LOGO	Number	Location	Participants	Countries
1931		1st	Kandersteg Switzerland	3,000	20
1935		2nd	Ingaro Sweden	3,000	26
1939		3rd	Monzie Scotland	3,500	42
1949		4th	Skjak Norway	2,500	40
1953		5th	Kandersteg Switzerland	3,300	38
1957		6th	Sutton  Coldfield U.K.	3,500	61
1961		7th	Melbourne Australia	969	15
Dec.1990 - Jan. 91		8th	Melbourne Australia	1,000	36
July 1992		9th	Kandersteg Switzerland	1,400	52
July 1996		10th	Ransberg Sweden	2,608	78
July 2000		11th	Mexico	4,754	71
July-August 2004		12th	Hualien Taiwan R.O.C.	6,000	85