Here are the benefits of joining the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration:

Benefits:

1. *Global Networking*: Connect with like-minded youth activists, experts, and organizations working on climate change and migration.

2. *Leadership Development*: Develop your skills in advocacy, communication, and leadership to become a more effective change-maker.

3. *Global Policy Influence*: Represent the voice of young people and influence the global policy agenda on climate migration.

4. *Knowledge Sharing*: Learn from experts and share your own experiences and perspectives on climate change and migration.

5. *Personal Growth*: Enhance your understanding of climate change and migration issues, and develop your capacity to address these challenges.

6. *Community Engagement*: Connect with other young people who share your passion for environmental justice and social change.

7. *Professional Development*: Enhance your career prospects and build your professional network in the field of climate change and migration.

8. *Empowerment*: Amplify your voice and become a leader in the global conversation on climate migration and social justice.

9. *Inclusive Decision-Making*: Contribute to ensuring that the voices and needs of young people are included in global decision-making processes.

10. *Life-Changing Experience*: Be part of a unique and life-changing experience that will inspire and motivate you to continue making a positive impact.

By joining the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration, you'll gain valuable knowledge, skills, and connections to drive positive change and make a lasting impact.

Here are the eligibility criteria for joining the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration:

Eligibility:

1. _Age_: Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the COP29 conference.

2. _Travel Documents_: Hold a valid travel document (passport) and be able to travel to Azerbaijan.

3. _Interest and Experience_: Demonstrate interest and experience in migration and climate change issues, preferably with a focus on one or more of the following themes:
- Human mobility
- Disaster risk reduction
- Adaptation
- Mitigation
- Resilience
- Human rights
- Gender
- Youth empowerment
- Water scarcity
- Security and peace
- Urban-rural dynamics
- Social inclusion

4. _Leadership and Engagement_: Show a proven record of leadership and engagement in your community, organization, or network on migration and climate change issues.

5. _Availability_: Be available to participate fully in COP29 and in the pre-COP29 activities organized by IOM.

6. _Language_: Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of other UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

7. _Nationality_: Be a national of a country eligible to participate in the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates program.

Note: Additional eligibility criteria may apply, and IOM reserves the right to make the final selection of delegates.

Open for all nationalities

Click on the official link below to apply for this opportunity