Call for Expressions of Interest: COP16 Youth Delegation Fully Funded to Colombia

Ednah Carrick August 28, 2024

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Closing Date: 10 September 2024

Call for Expressions of Interest: COP16 Youth Delegation Fully Funded to Colombia

Overview

The Global Youth Biodiversity Network(GYBN)is bringing the youth voices to COP16. GYBN is planning to organize an international youth delegation to join COP16 in Cali, Colombia from October 18 to November 2nd, 2024.

GYBN primary goal is to provide young people from a wide variety of backgrounds, that are working on Biodiversity issues an opportunity to speak up for biodiversity and rights-based approaches at COP16. By enabling them to play an active role in the discussion of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF), GYBN is aiming to build capacity among young people so that they can become strong partners in the implementation of the new biodiversity plan.

GYBN Accreditation Process

Candidates being considered for GYBN accreditation must demonstrate outstanding commitment to Biodiversity issues and must possess at least a basic understanding of international negotiations. Before COP16, all participants part of the international youth delegation will take part in a preparatory process where they will have the chance to network with other COP16 youth delegates, share information and experiences, improve their campaigning and lobbying skills as well as their knowledge regarding Biodiversity issues and the CBD process with a particular focus on the procedures and issues around the KM GBF and NBSAPs.

Please note: You will receive a ‘Youth’ badge to be a part of the COP16 Youth Delegation which will be coordinated by GYBN.

Youth Registration Process

If you are a young person (18-35 years old) that will attend CBD COP16 and/or SBI5 but will be accredited by other organization, you can apply so that GYBN can reach you to invite you to the different activities that GYBN is planning for the SBI-5 and COP16 dates.

Funding opportunities

Please also express your interest if you wish to be considered for funding for COP16. Please be aware that your participation in this project is subject to the availability of funds. Further since GYBN do not know how many youth delegates can be funded, all applications will be reviewed by a jury and applicants will then be ranked according to the score for final decisions.