FULLY FUNDED TO NAMIBIA: Apply for this 2024 IPBES Youth Workshop for young global changemakers in Windhoek
Call for Nominations: IPBES Youth Workshop 2024
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is hosting a youth workshop from December 6-9, 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia, in conjunction with IPBES 11. This in-person meeting aims to bring together 25 young professionals from around the world to discuss biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18-30 years old
- Active engagement in biodiversity and ecosystem services work, including IPBES assessments
- Nomination by a government or organization with a letter of recommendation
- Commitment to in-person participation and reporting on the workshop's outcomes
- Excellent English language skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
Selection and Support:
- Participants will be selected by the Capacity-Building Task Force Management Committee
- Support for travel, meals, and accommodation will be provided by the Governments of Finland, Norway, and the UK, as well as Future Earth
Expected Outcomes:
- Active contribution to the workshop
- Reporting on the workshop's outcomes and IPBES work to home institutions and relevant organizations
- Initiation of capacity-building activities for youth
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Additional Information
1. _Global Networking_: Connect with 25 young professionals from diverse backgrounds and regions.
2. _Expert Insights_: Learn from leading experts in biodiversity and ecosystem services.
3. _Capacity Building_: Enhance skills and knowledge in IPBES assessments and related work.
4. _Multicultural Collaboration_: Develop teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural setting.
5. _Professional Development_: Boost career prospects in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
6. _Support and Funding_: Receive support for travel, meals, and accommodation from esteemed organizations.
7. _Platform for Action_: Contribute to shaping the global agenda on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
8. _Leadership Opportunities_: Initiate capacity-building activities for youth and demonstrate leadership skills.
9. _Enhanced Knowledge_: Gain in-depth understanding of IPBES assessments and related work.
10. _Global Recognition_: Be part of a prestigious global network of young professionals in biodiversity and ecosystem services.
11. _Cultural Exchange_: Experience Namibian culture and share your own cultural background with others.
12. _Personal Growth_: Develop new skills, build confidence, and enhance your personal and professional network.
13. _Contribution to Policy_: Inform and shape policy decisions on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
14. _Access to Resources_: Tap into resources and expertise from Future Earth and IPBES.
15. _Lifelong Connections_: Establish lifelong connections with like-minded individuals from around the world.
Participants from Africa, Asia-Pacific countries, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania, are invited to participate.
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