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Call for Applications is now open for the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp in Seoul, South Korea open youth of any nationality

Ednah Carrick June 9, 2026

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Closing Date: 15 June 2026

Call for Applications is now open for the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp in Seoul, South Korea open youth of any nationality

Applications are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp in Seoul!

For three days. Up to 30 changemakers. One shared mission to help shape the future of climate action.

From 4 to 6 August, United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) will co-host the SDG Youth Summer Camp with Global Green Growth Institute , the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), and K-eco.

Youth are invited to dive into one of the most powerful tools in the climate fight, carbon markets, and learn how putting a value on carbon can slash emissions, reward greener choices, and push the world toward a low carbon future. This is SDG 13 in action.

Here is what makes it real and exciting:

🌐 Youth of any nationality born between 1998 and 2008 can apply
💸 No registration fee
🏠 Accommodation and meals covered
🎓 Participate actively at the camp with network of people just as fired up as you are

Applications are open from 8 to 15 June 2026 (23:59 KST).The the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp in Seoul is brought to you by UNOSD in partnership with GGGI, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), and K-eco.

2026 SDG Youth Summer Camp Overview

The annual SDGs Youth Summer Camp has been held since 2017, empowering over 280 youth leaders to think critically and get engaged in implementing the SDGs. This year, the Sustainable Development Goals Youth Summer Camp focuses on SDG 13: Climate Action and carbon markets. Participants will learn about the Carbon Markets and through lectures and exercises, asked to come up with innovative ideas and accelerated solutions to support global efforts to reduce emissions, scale up carbon finance, and deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Note: Only those who are selected will be contacted by mid to late June 2026 .

Camp Details

Time: 04 – 06 August 2026 (last day may be a half day)

Location: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Office in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Language: English

By taking part in the 2026 SDGs Youth Summer Camp, participants will be able to:

Communicate on the role of youth in driving climate action under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
Gain knowledge on the importance of carbon markets for SDG 13 achievement and their interlinkages with other SDGs;
Understand how to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy through market-based mechanisms, policy, and personal action; and
Develop their ideas on climate solutions alongside sustainable development and carbon market experts.

Eligibility

Age: Youths from any nationality born between 1998 and 2008.
Language: Participants must be proficient in English.
Note: All participants MUST participate in the entire schedule of the summer camp.
Candidates already based ROK would likely to be given priority.
100% attendance is mandatory for certificate eligibility.

Key notes

The participants must cover their own expenses for travel (whether domestic or international), local transportation to and from the venue located in Seoul, while accommodation and meals are provided by the organizers. The organizers will select participants based on their motivation, capacities, and English proficiency while considering gender and geographical balance.

Questions

Please contact UNOSD ([email protected])