International Youth Environment Meet 2013

Deadline: March 31, 2013

Who Can Apply:

• Senior undergraduate (must complete the 2nd year of studies) and Masters students

• Young professionals working in development sector and aged less than 30 years.

• Leadership quality

• Academic and professional credentials related to IYEM themes.

• Interest and engagement with environment and climate change issue

The following application form is only for Bangladeshi applicants and 70 Bangladeshi delegates will be selected through this application process. Deadline for application is April 5, 2013. Registration fees for selected Bangladeshi delegates is BDT 500.

International Applicants:

We will have only 30 slots open for international delegates and on invitation only. If you are less than 30 years old and working in any organization, a senior person from your organization can nominate you directly by sending your name and resume toiyem@byei.org by March 31, 2013.

CBA7 Delegates: CBA7 delegates who would like to attend the IYEM 2013, please sign up here.

Each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Further information: http://www.byei.org/iyem/apply

International Youth Forum Mauritius 2013

Deadline: March 30th, 2013


Guidelines for the International Youth Forum

Participation Requirements
To be eligible to become one of the 200 participants in the International Youth Forum you should fulfill ALL the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate, born after January 1st, 1984.

• Involved in governmental or non-governmental organisation (NGO) initiatives.

• Complete your details on the application system (fill all fields) by 30 March 2013 at latest.

Application Process

1. Registration – Read the questions well, reflect on them and then fill out the online form in the registration system. You must apply by 30 March 2013 and you cannot edit your registration once submitted.

1. Selection – Participants will be selected by an independent panel of juries (comprised of university professors, CEOs from various companies and the Chairman of the NYC), which takes into account the profile of the candidate.

1. Results – All applicants will be informed of the decision of the jury in the first days of July 2013, by email.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Further information: http://www.mauritius2013.com/

Indonesian Youth Delegate for The International World Heritage Youth Forum 2013

Deadline : March 26th, 2013 – 23.59 WIB.


Open Registration as candidate of Indonesian Youth Delegate for
The International World Heritage Youth Forum 2013Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 8 – 17 June 2013,in conjunction with the 37th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session• Forum Theme: Living Heritage: Temple, Environment and People (TEP)• Forum Date: 8 to 17 June 2013 (arrival on the 8th; departure on the 17th)• Venue: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Working languages: English and French

• Participants : one eligible youth delegate of each country - Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Algeria, Colombia, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Japan, Mali, Mexico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, China, Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan.

• Activities: Site visits to temples and ancient water infrastructure in Angkor World Heritage Site and Siem Reap City, workshops, hands-on activities, tree planting activities, presentations, group discussions, and cultural exchanges.

Preamble:
In conjunction with the 37th session of World Heritage Committee (16-27 June 2013, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap/Angkor), the Cambodian National Commission for UNESCO is organizing the International World Heritage Youth Forum, Cambodia 2013. The Youth Forum is designed to raise the awareness of young people to the importance of preservation of cultural heritage with a focus on the relationships between historic monuments, environment (i.e. forest and water) and communities in sustaining cultural heritage sites.

Objectives:
a. Raise the awareness of the participants about World Heritage Convention, deepen their understanding on the role of water in WH preservation and the impact of tourism on World Heritage sites as well as on the role of communities living around the World Heritage site with Angkor as case study;
b. Provide a platform for meaningful exchange among youth of diverse culture and promote learning, communication and cultural connectivity with a common goal of preservation and conservation of World Heritage sites;
c. Provide students some basic skills related to preventive conservation and preservation;
d. Create conditions to encourage young people to engage in projects that protect cultural and natural sites in their countries and promote heritage education involving school communities: students, parents and educators.
e. Promote mutual understanding of the cultural diversity

Working Method of the Forum:
• The Youth Forum will work with young people between 18 and 20 years old.
• The Youth Forum will be an educational gathering that lasts 7 days during which the young participants will follow a program consisting of visits to World Heritage Site of Angkor, meeting with the local community in Siem Reap, presentations, workshops, discussion sessions and hands-on activities among others.
• The youth delegates will travel to Phnom Penh by bus on 14th June for city cultural visits and attend the Opening Ceremony of the 37th Session of the World Heritage Committee where they will present the results of the Forum on 16th June. They will have the opportunity to meet and discuss with the members of the World Heritage Committee and its Advisory Bodies.
• Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and French.
• The activities will be documented and filmed.

Indonesian Participant:

• Only one Indonesian Youth Delegate will be selected by the Youth Desk – Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO, age 18-20 years (male or female)
• Capable of communicating well in English and/or French
• Have been actively involved in activities related to the theme and highly motivated to learn more about the World Heritage, its preservation and protection as well as its promotion.
• Willing to create and implement projects upon return to their home country and their respective city.
• Capable of involving other youth and students in the project activities and to promote the project in the local community.
• If he/she selected to be the Indonesian Youth Delegate, she/she agree to sign Letter of Agreement to actively involve (voluntary) at the Youth Desk – Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO, especially in Cultural projects, for at least two years right after going back from the forum.

Send us :
- Application Letter
- Motivation letter (comprising what makes you interested in this topic, how do you involve so far with such kind of activities/projects, what is your expectation if you selected for this forum, what will you do after the forum and what kind of follow up program/project will you hold after) not more than 2 pages of A4 paper size.
- Curriculum Vitae
Email to : info@unescoyouthdesk.org
Cc: youthdeskunesco@gmail.com
Title : Int’l Youth Forum Cambodia – (Your Complete Name)
Example : Int’l Youth Forum Cambodia – Asep Febri Pamuji

The Delegate chosen will be announced in two weeks after deadline at :
Website : http://www.unescoyouthdesk.org/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/unescoyouthdesk
Twitter : @UNESCOYouthDesk

As preparation, the participants are invited to prepare a short presentation about a National/World Heritage site in her/his country.

Young delegates are required to participate in all the planned activities of the Forum.

Airfare (Jakarta-Seam Reap return), accommodation and meals, as well as local transportation in Cambodia will be provided by the organizing committee. Other fees apart from what mentioned will be cover by the chosen delegate.

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/unescoyouthdesk

Call for Contributions: International Political Forum

Deadline: December, 16th 2012

Call for contributions

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Please Note: We receive a large number of submissions every day, and unfortunately are unable to respond to every email. However, we do always endeavour to do so!

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ICPD Global Youth Forum 2012

Deadline: September 15, 2012

Forty-three percent of the world’s population is currently under 25 - and the number of young people is rising fastest in those parts of the world with the lowest economic growth.  The ICPD Programme of Action made the needs of youth a priority and yet in all countries of the world, progress on youth issues is lagging.Today’s youth are more connected and tuned in to the world than any generation before. They are growing up fast, in a world that is changing even faster. Fortunately for all of us, young people see the challenges before them in fresh ways and are responding with enthusiasm and imagination. Young people have the potential to transform the social and economic fortunes of their communities, particularly in least developed countries.With the right investments, today’s young people can reach their full potential as individuals, leaders and agents of progress.  And the world clearly needs their energy, their participation and their skills. But delivering that transformation takes partnership action on health, education, employment, sexual and reproductive health and a commitment to real civic engagement.Depsite their enormous stake in the future, youth voices have not been part of the mainstrean development debate. The ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum, in Bali from Dec 4-6 2012 aims to address this. Through a partnership of UN agencies, young people, civil society and the private sector the Forum aims to translate the participatory goals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development into a sustainable youth advocacy movement.Led by young people for young people and contributing directly to the process of defining future development goals, the Global Youth Forum will give young people a stronger voice.  Over 900 delegates will agree on global recommendations for action on five crucial issues:

• Staying healthy

• Comprehensive education

• Transitions to decent employment for youth

• Sexuality, families and rights

• Fully inclusive civic participation

Applications to attend the Global Youth Forum in Bali are now openThe ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum will take place at the Bali Nusa Dual Convention Center, Bali, Indonesia from 4-6th December. 

• ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Youth Forum - Apply here

• CIPD mas alla 2014: Foro Global de Juventud - Aplique aqui

• CIPD au dela de 2014: Forum Mondial de la Jeunesse- Inscris toi ici

If you are between 18-30 years of age with a track record of successful advocacy in support issues addressed in the ICPD Programme of Action we want to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 15th September. Places at the Global Youth Forum are limited. Candidates will be selected based on criteria set out in the application. Due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be notified and we cannot respond to e-mails requesting confirmation of receipt of application.Can't join us in Bali? You can be part of the Forum wherever you are.If you can't get to the Forum in Bali, you will still have the chance to fully participate as a Global Youth Forum virtual delegate. Applications for virtual delegates will open on 16th September. Virtual delegates can be younger - registrations are open to young people aged 14-30.You will be able to join the online conversation on Forum themes immediately and from 4-6th December you can follow and contribute to discussions online. Your online contributions will feed directly into the Forum and moderators will ensure the views of virtual delegates are represented in the plenary discussions and recommendations. As an official delegate, your name and the country you are from will be included in a Report to the Secretary General of the United Nations.Prefer talking to typing? Join an event closer to home.UNFPA country offices and a number of youth agencies will hold their own national and local events on Global Youth Forum topics. Contact your national UNFPA office to find out if an event has been planned in your country and keep looking our events page for details of national events.
Further information: http://icpdbeyond2014.org/key-events/view/13-icpd-global-youth-forum

The ICD Young Leader's Forum Annual Conference 2012

Event Introduction

The ICD Young Leaders Forum Annual Conference 2012 is part of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s Annual Academic Conference during which Cultural Diplomacy initiatives; key political, economic and social shifts and the changes in the International System are discussed. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the role of new actors, new initiatives and new targets in terms of key international issues and on how Cultural Diplomacy takes place. 


In today’s rapidly globalizing world, the exploration of cultural diplomacy initiatives within the sphere of International Relations is vital. With the transition from the traditional bi-polar international structure towards a more multi-polar world understanding state perspectives, different cultures and different traditions is important if the international system is to remain stable. The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy recognizes that all areas of the international system must be addressed and the Annual Young Leaders Meeting and Academic Conference provide the opportunity to discuss the past year, present initiatives and the future of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations.

Conference Participants »

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, private sector representatives, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.


If you would like to reserve a position, please click on the "Apply Now" link below:

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics at the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board. 

Conference Locations

Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city. 

Conference Speakers

Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from the arts, civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).

Participant Papers »

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought on the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. As such, the ICD welcomes participants of the conference to submit relevant papers addressing topics within these fields particular to their interests and passions. Participants can submit papers written in the past for other purposes or ongoing research, or written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.

Further information: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_aylfcd-2012

Interns for Global Youth Forum Secretariat, UNFPA Country Office Jakarta 2012

Deadline: August 2, 2012


Vacancy announcement for Interns for Global Youth Forum Secretariat, UNFPA Country Office Jakarta.

The qualifications of the Intern position are:

1. Bachelor’s degree or university student entering their final year of study in Social Science, Information Technology, or other related fields. (Recent graduates are welcome.)
2. Two years’ professional experience working in youth-related issues.
3. Strong social media skills.
4. Strong organizational skills and good team player, with a flexible working approach.
5. Ability to liaise and affiliate with differently structured organizations at the national, regional, and international levels, such as: governments, donor agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs.
6. Strong personnel management experience and proven ability to work well in a cross-cultural team and environment.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English.
8. Ability to work under pressure and travel frequently.
9. Willing to commit for UNFPA duties until end of December 2012.

CANDIDATES who wish to be considered for this vacancy should send their CV and Motivation Letter/Cover letter to UNFPA Indonesia via email to martha@unfpa.org

Deadline set for the submission of the application is 2 August 2012.


Further information: http://www.facebook.com/unescoyouthdesk?ref=stream

Interfaith Youth Forum 2012

Deadline: August 15, 2012



Further information: http://interfaithyouthforum2012.blogspot.com/

Rhodes Youth Forum 2012

Deadline: August 1, 2012


From September 28^th to October 1^st, 2012 the Rhodes Island will host the Youth Forum for the third time. More than 100 young people interested in active participation in public life, concerned about the current challenges to humanity, tended to fulfillment by implementing social projects and their personal intellectual efforts.

Holding this event we, all the participants of the International Youth Time Movement, want to focus your attention on the problems which are threatening to prosperity of the present civilization and to the coming generations. They are:

1. Education. Educational system requires new approaches able to preserve and multiply human capital which is one of the key resources for development of the present and future society.
2. Employment barriers. It is necessary to elaborate mechanisms for the effective integration of the youth into the labour market. We are seeking ways for full integration of the young people in life and the most important international projects.
3. Loss of traditional values, especially the family ones, together with spirituality and heritage of the past generations.
4. Obstacles which youth faces on their way to active participation in public life. We need effective mechanisms of youth participation. Young people need to assume responsibility for their future, for their parents, friends, intimate community, country and civilization. Obstacles on the way of youth formation as self-sufficient and independent social force are preventing from successful social development.
5. Obstacle in the intercultural communication. Developed infrastructure and communication technologies have made this world small. We are standing on the stage of global thinking formation and new type intellect, which is not limited by the stereotypes of the country or culture.
6. Hurdles in the intertemporal interaction and dealing with future. Modern fast changing world with its complexity requires new approaches in dealing with future. Taking actions today we should realize how it corresponds to what will happen in 5, 10 or 20 years. This is the way to develop modern and competitive thinking.

International Youth Time Movement unites young leaders tended to proactive behavior (not just in word but in deed). Therefore development and presentation of the project is the key condition for participation. Young leaders will get the opportunity for support from the Rhodes Youth Forum partners. Youth Time Intellectual Сlub will provide most viable projects with professional and expert consulting.

Fields of projects:

1. Infrastructure (as formation of new possibilities and improving quality of life)
2. Intercultural social projects
3. Education, social, volunteering initiatives
4. Media projects

We are inviting talented young social project coordinators, young intellectuals, researchers and experts in the relevant fields to join us.

If you are interested, please follow the next steps:

First step
Submit your CV, application form and brief of the project (with video or presentation) before August, 1^st 2012 to our e-mail:info@rhodesyouthforum.org.
We will publish them on our website. Comments from the Youth Time community and wider audience will be collected through our e-mail:info@rhodesyouthforum.org.
Detailed description of the project should be sent before August, 15 2012.

Second step
Results of the selection process is expected to be published before August, 15^th 2012. Most prominent and interesting projects will be published on our website. Participants will be able to join the work team of one of the projects. Throughout the selection process, personal and professional qualities will be taken into consideration.

Third step
Presentation of your project on the 3^rd Rhodes Youth Forum which will take place on the Rhodes island (Greece) from September 28^th to October 1^st. Conference fee for the participants - 20 euros. Please, follow the news on our website and on our facebook group as well.

Accommodation costs are covered by the organizers. Travel scholarships are available for selected participants.

Download candidacies selection criteria

Set of documents for candidacies:

1. Application form (with motivation letter included)
2. CV or resume
3. Project Brief Form
4. Detailed Project Description Requirements
5. Visa form

NB. Please note that full set of documents should be sent to info@rhodesyouthforum.org before August,1^st 2012. The subject of your letter should be as following: Application for the RYF 2012_Surname_Name. All the attached documents should be named the same way, e.g. CV_Surname_name. 

Good luck!

Julia Kinash, President of the International Movement Youth Time
Youth Time Team

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Call for Participants: 1st WYAAP Emerging Leaders Conference 2012

Deadline: June 25, 2012

The ParticipantsThe 1^st World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific (WYAAP) Emerging Leaders Conference is open to all youth ages 15 to 30 years old from the Asia Pacific region. Both members and non-members of WYAAP are invited to participate. All interested applicants must submit a completed application form.   
The Conference Venue and DateThe 1st World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific Emerging Leaders Conference will be held at The Bayleaf Hotel Victoria corner Muralla Streets Intramuros, Manila, Philippines this coming July 26 to 28, 2012. For more details about the venue, click here.
About the PhilippinesThe Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands grouped into three geographical areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital of the Philippines is in Metro Manila, located in the middle of Luzon. More than a hundred ethnic groups exist, and their culture is interspersed with Chinese, Spanish and American heritage to create a culture that is distinctly Filipino. The two official languages are English and Filipino, the latter of which is based on the Tagalog dialect.  The Philippines is a founding and active member of the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

The ThemeThe 1st WYAAP Emerging Leaders Conference will focus on the theme: Sustainable Development: Investing for Future Generations. Sustainable development, which includes three interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars - social, economic and environmental areas, is the United Nations' overarching concept for development and human rights. For World Youth Alliance,sustainable development can be achieved only through a person-centered approach to each of these three pillars.

The GoalAs stated in WYA’s Declaration on Sustainable Development, upholding the dignity of the person must be the primary goal of sustainable development and the means by which we create a sustainable world. This conference aims to create a deeper understanding of issues on sustainable development. It also serves as venue for the Asia Pacific youth to engage in significant discussions and cultural exchanges. This will strengthen a region-wide cooperation among youth to implement projects among participating individuals and organizations and explore possibilities for project collaboration, laying the groundwork for long-term partnerships. Download conference program here.

The Application Process

All interested participants must submit a completed application form via email to wyaap.conference@gmail.com or fax to (+632) 9215162 by June 25, 2012. You will be notified via email or phone if you have been accepted to the conference. Event details and payment procedure will only be given to you once you have confirmed your participation. You will receive a letter of acceptance/regret within one week from the date of submission. If accepted you will receive details regarding modes of payment and further information about the conference. Download application form here. 

The Contacts
Please send your inquiries and completed application forms to Ms. Mariah Erika Pelobello at wyaap.conference@gmail.com. You may also contact the World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific office at (+632) 9215162 or (+63) 9175184111 for more details.

Further information: http://www.wya.net/news/events.html?eventid=354

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NWP Water Workshop and Loss and Damage Workshop in Mexico City 2012

Deadline: June 25, 2012

Dear Friends,

YOUNGO has been invited to send representatives to two different workshops held in Mexico.  We are only able to nominate ONE (1) representative PER workshop.  

1. NWP Water workshop: 18-20 July 2012, Mexico City, Mexico

2. Loss and Damage workshop: 23-25 July 2012, Mexico City, Mexico

Please see the end of the e-mail for more information regarding each Workshop.  Note that more details about the venue and logistics will be provided closer to the Workshop.

We are calling on self-nominations to be submitted to info@youthclimate.org by Midnight GMT Monday 25 June 2012.  The information for each workshop is contained in the 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF NOMINATION

IMPORTANT: Before applying please note that there is no funding available to cover the travels, accommodation and visa costs. Participants are responsible for making their own travel and visa arrangements.  Also note that the nominee will have to fill in and sign in a registration form to be submitted to the UNFCCC Secretariat by 29 June 2012 to enable her/his official registration.

If nominated you will receive a registration form to fill in, sign, and send back to us so that we can officially register you.  Please make sure to read your email regularly to check if you have been nominated.   The agenda of the Workshop, detail information on the venue and logistical arrangements will be communicated to our nominee later on. 

If you would like to nominate yourself, please send your self-nomination as an attached file (word.doc, Pdf) to:info@youthclimate.org by 25 June 2012 at 12 (midnight) GMT.

SELF-NOMINATION APPLICATION
1) Full name and age.

2) Current address (including email) and country.

3) What is the name of your organization, institution, university or other ?

4) Which workshop are you nominating yourself for (NWP Water Workshop OR Loss and Damage Workshop)?

5) Are you available to participate in full in the Workshop as YOUNGO representative and write a report afterwards?  (You MUST commit to writing a report if nominated)

6) Are you able to confirm by 29 June 2012  that you have funding to cover your full travel and will secure the necessary visa if needed?

7) Have you ever represented YOUNGO at a UNFCCC event or any other related event ? If yes, please describe.

8) Do you possess specific knowledge on the topic of the Workshop to which you are nominating yourself? If yes, please describe in detail.

 9) What is your interest in attending this Workshop and what knowledge do you think you can provide on the topic on behalf of YOUNGO ?

10) Is there any other information that you think positively affects your candidacy for this position ? If yes please describe.

Best regards and looking forward to receive your application,

Avi and MJ

1. NWP Water workshop: 18-20 July 2012, Mexico
The UNFCCC secretariat is convening this workshop in accordance with the decisions of the Conference of the Parties (COP) at its seventeenth session, under the guidance of the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA).

The objective of the Nairobi work programme is to assist all Parties, in particular developing countries, including the least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), to improve their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and to make informed decisions on practical adaptation actions and measures to respond to climate change on a sound scientific, technical and socio-economic basis, taking into account current and future climate change and variability.

As part of the activities under the Nairobi work programme, the COP requested the secretariat to organize a technical workshop on water, climate change impacts and adaptation strategies, in collaboration with Nairobi work programme partner organizations and other relevant organizations.  The workshop will be informed by the information contained in Annex I to the report of the SBSTA on its thirty-fourth session and subsequent views of Parties, and will include indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation and gender-sensitive tools and approaches as cross-cutting issues. 

It is particularly desirable that nominated participants have good technical knowledge of and/or practical experience in areas related to water resources, for example knowledge sharing and management; governance and institutional capacity building; enhancing resilience; and cross-sectoral approaches.

2. Loss and Damage workshop: 23-25 July 2012, Mexico
Recognizing the need to strengthen international cooperation and expertise in order to understand and reduce loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, including impacts related to extreme weather events and slow onset events, the COP established, under the Cancun Adaptation Framework, a work programme in order to consider approaches to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change (hereinafter referred to as the work programme).

As part of the activities under the work programme, the SBI requested the secretariat to organize an expert meeting with experts nominated by Parties, relevant organizations and other stakeholders in order to address issues related to the thematic area on a range of approaches to address loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, including impacts related to extreme weather events and slow onset events, taking into consideration experience at all levels.

In accordance with the mandate, discussion at the meeting will take into account the following questions:

·         What is the full range of approaches and tools that can be used to address the risk of loss and damage, at all levels and for a broad range of sectors and ecosystems, considering both extreme weather events and slow onset events?  Such approaches and tools include, inter alia, conventional, non-conventional and innovative instruments to address specific types of loss and damage in the context of this thematic area, especially those driven by the multiplying, magnifying and intensifying effects of climate change at the national, subnational and local levels.  What is known about the relative cost-effectiveness of these tools?


·         What are the foundational resource requirements (e.g. budget, infrastructure, and technical capacity for implementation) in order for different strategies and tools to be effectively applied?

·         What are the lessons learned from existing efforts within both the public and private sectors, considering elements of design, limitations, challenges and best practices?

·         What are the links and synergies between risk reduction and other instruments such as risk transfer? How can comprehensive risk management portfolios or toolkits be designed?

To achieve the objectives of the meeting, it is particularly desirable that nominated participants have good technical knowledge of and/or practical experiences in the issues referred to in the above mentioned questions.

11th Youth Assembly at the United Nations 2012

Deadline: 6 July 2012

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation "FAF"

Call for Participants

11th Youth Assembly at the United Nations

The UNWIRED Generation – Youth Leveraging Technology to Meet the MDGs

United Nations Headquarters "General Assembly Hall", New York, USA, 1 - 3 August 2012

Youth Assembly Overview

• Special Focus: Youth @ UNCSD (Rio+20) & Sustainability Issues Worldwide YOUTH AT RIO+20 Youth Leaders Leveraging Technology for the MDG's & BeyondUNWIRED GENERATION
• Focus: Youth Led Development toward the Success of the 8 U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDGS)
• Theme: The MDGs and Beyond:  Youth Leaders Making a Difference, Today and Tomorrow
• Program:  Pre-Conference Course at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Followed by three days at the U.N. Headquarters in New York
• Platform: Plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking
• Leadership: Renowned speakers and expert workshop facilitators; U.N. Staff participation at all sessions; Young leaders like yourself from around the world
• Special Events: Tours of UN Headquarters and Evening receptions, MDG Campaign Night, YA Culture Night (Aboard a NYC cruise liner, circling Manhattan)

The goals of the Annual Youth Assembly are to…

1. Provide access to and information about the work, successes and current challenges of the United Nations;
2. Promote increased youth participation in UN programs, its agencies and NGO affiliates;
3. Strengthen commitment to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals;
4. Connect committed youth with opportunities, mentors, colleagues, and new associates;
5. Recognize the artistic and diplomatic efforts of young people already involved in development and humanitarian initiatives;
6. Promote renewal of a commitment to serve and respect this most important international institution.

Some background: At the Millennium General Assembly in 2000, all Heads of State created and unanimously agreed to work toward the accomplishment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). But it is the people of each country that must come together to take action to see that these goals are achieved and that we can finally live in a New Millennium that we are proud to bequeath to future generations of all nations. “A successful and engaging event … the initiative that your organization put forth was much appreciated. Please accept this as an expression of WFUNA’s wishes for even deeper and continued cooperation with FAF in the future.” Incia Zaffar, World Federation of United Nations Associations.

Why attend?

• To learn about the United Nations and how you can become involved in the success of the 8 UN MDGs
• To hear great speakers and workshop leaders
• To voice your opinions on the urgent issues of today and help make a permanent impact throughout the world
• To meet other dedicated young people from all over the world

Eligibility: Who should apply?

Young Professionals working in the field, Ages 22-26. Advanced Youth Leaders engaged in UN or MDG studies, Ages 16 – 21, are most welcome, and Prospective summer intern applicants for FAF’s YA Preparation Program are also urged to apply.

Delegation

If you are part of a group interested in attending the Youth Assembly, please apply together using the group application form. Note that you must have at least 12 members or more to apply as a group; if you have less than 12 members, please submit individual applications for each group member.

Key Dates

• April 15, 2012 YA Registration and YA Conference Package Reservation Opens
• July 1, 2012 YA Reservation Deadline for Conference Package
• July 6, 2012 YA Registration Deadline
• July 28, 2012 Arrival at Fairleigh Dickinson University for Emerging Global Leaders Seminar (EGLS)
• July 31, 2012 Orientation Night (Pace University, NYC)
• August 2012 11th Youth Assembly at the United Nations (DATES TO BE FINALIZED BY UN ON MARCH 26)
• August 2012 MDG Campaign Night Dinner
• August  2012 YA Culture Night Dinner and NYC Cruise
• August  2012 YA Closing Night Farewell, Networking Dinner

* Subject to change

Language

All events at the Annual Youth Assembly are carried out in English. Interpretation is available, at a cost to participant.

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Contact Information:

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation

Email: friendlyam@faf.org

Website: 11th YA