UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) ProgrammeConference

UNESCO Youth Forum Leadership Summit

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Conference

Funding

Partially Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Building on the 2017 and 2019 forums, this event strengthens youth participation in the MAB Programme. It aligns with the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) and focuses on youth‑led action against biodiversity loss, climate change, and for sustainable development.

Benefits include:

Participation in a global youth forum with 200 peers
Exchange of practices from Biosphere Reserves worldwide
Leadership and capacity‑building workshops
Contribution to youth‑led outputs and recommendations for MAB governance
Networking with UNESCO, national committees, and global youth leaders

Who can apply

Age 18–35
Actively engaged in or connected to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (living, studying, volunteering, researching, or supporting BR activities)
Submit Expression of Interest by March 23, 2026
Endorsement letter from a Biosphere Reserve or National MAB Committee (for open call applicants)
National MAB Youth Focal Points may apply directly with designation letter
In college or university
Graduate student
Entrepreneur
Volunteer

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) ProgrammeConference

UNESCO Youth Forum Leadership Summit

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Conference

Funding

Partially Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits include:

Participation in a global youth forum with 200 peers
Exchange of practices from Biosphere Reserves worldwide
Leadership and capacity‑building workshops
Contribution to youth‑led outputs and recommendations for MAB governance
Networking with UNESCO, national committees, and global youth leaders

Who can apply

Age 18–35
Actively engaged in or connected to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (living, studying, volunteering, researching, or supporting BR activities)
Submit Expression of Interest by March 23, 2026
Endorsement letter from a Biosphere Reserve or National MAB Committee (for open call applicants)
National MAB Youth Focal Points may apply directly with designation letter
In college or university
Graduate student
Entrepreneur
Volunteer

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.