Deadline for application: 20 August (23:59 CET)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) invites young people between 18 and 30 years old to express their interest in joining the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration. The initiative is a unique opportunity for young people to learn from and contribute to the global discussions and negotiations on climate change and migration, and to foster their capacities and networks as agents of change. The initiative is organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and will be an integral part of IOM`s engagement in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of COP29;
- Have a valid travel document and be able to travel to Azerbaijan and attend the COP29 in person;
- Have a demonstrated 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, or social inclusion;
- Have a proven record of leadership and engagement in your communities, organizations, or networks on migration and climate change issues / or have a story to share as a person who migrated or has been displaced in the context of climate change;
- Have the availability and commitment to participate fully in COP29 and in the pre-COP29 activities organized by IOM.
This Expression of Interest does not guarantee that applicants will be selected for this event. The selection of the youth delegates will be based on the criteria mentioned above, as well as on the geographical and gender balance, and the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives of the applicants. Only the selected youth delegates will be notified by email by 15 September 2024.
More information on the IOM COP29 Youth Delegates on Climate Migration is available on IOM Environmental Migration Portal: https://environmentalmigration.iom.int/events/iom-cop29-youth-programme-climate-migration
