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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is gearing up for its sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16), taking place from 2 to 13 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With the theme “Our Land. Our Future,” COP16 marks the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD and will be the largest UN land conference to date. This event is the first UNCCD COP to be hosted in the Middle East and North Africa region, a region that has been deeply impacted by desertification, land degradation, and drought. COP16 is set to be a pivotal moment in global efforts to accelerate land restoration and drought resilience.
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In conjunction with COP16, the 4th UNCCD Youth Forum will be held from 5 to 7 December 2024. Building on the successes of previous Youth Forums, this event will focus on challenges facing young people in securing land-based jobs and their role in implementing UNCCD goals. It aims to foster an enabling environment for young eco- and agripreneurs while ensuring youth participation in decision-making processes.
Open Call for Youth Delegates
This call is exclusively for members of UNCCD Youth Accredited Organizations. Eligible youth organizations are invited to nominate individuals for participation based on the following criteria:
- Age: Nominees must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Regional Representation: One person may be nominated from each of the following regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central and Eastern Europe, and Western Europe and Others.
- COP16 Registration: Nominees must be registered for UNCCD COP16.
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Funding Opportunities
The UNCCD secretariat offers several funding options for selected participants, with a focus on ensuring diverse global representation. Given limited funding availability, applicants are encouraged to cover part of their costs to enhance their chances of receiving financial support.
1. Full Travel and Accommodation Fund:
- Covers flights, accommodation, and a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for Youth Forum attendees (5 to 7 December 2024) and other COP16 events (2 to 13 December 2024).
- Arrival in Riyadh must be on 3 or 4 December 2024, with departure between 13 and 14 December 2024.
2. Accommodation Fund (Accommodation Only):
- Provides a DSA to cover accommodation costs during the Youth Forum and other COP16 events.
3. Travel Fund (Flight Tickets Only):
- Covers flight costs for attending the Youth Forum and COP16.
- Participants must arrive in Riyadh on 3 or 4 December 2024 and can depart between 13 and 14 December 2024.
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