YoU‑CAN Steering Committee

This call for applications is addressed to youth-led organizations and networks active in the field of climate change (based in UNESCO Member States or Associate Members), to become network representatives of the UNESCO Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) Steering Committee.

Roles include:

• Main Coordinator / Deputy Coordinator – lead overall progress, liaise with UNESCO Secretariat
• Thematic Coordinators – Sciences, Education, Culture, Information
• Regional Coordinators – Latin America & Caribbean, Asia & Pacific, Europe & North America

Responsibilities:

• Represent youth‑led organizations/networks in climate action
• Facilitate collaboration between UNESCO Secretariat and youth constituencies
• Report on YoU‑CAN activities and implementation

• Ages 18–30
• Leadership experience in a youth‑led organization or network active in climate action
• Availability of at least 2 hours per week
• Basic knowledge of UNESCO, UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, SDGs, and related frameworks
• Proficiency in English (written and oral)
• Ability to work online with stable internet connection
• Commitment to inclusivity and multicultural collaboration