Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, Europe’s leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change, is pleased to announce an open call for applications to the “Western Balkans Youth Climate Forum 2024”, a program designed for participants between the age 18-30 interested in deepening their knowledge on climate and energy-related issues in the Western Balkans.
The Forum will bring together teams of young participants from the Western Balkans Six countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) to explore critical topics related to climate and energy, climate diplomacy and climate negotiations. The program will also tackle the growing challenge of disinformation and its impact on decision-making processes at the governance level while shaping the perception of public opinion on climate and energy policies.
To foster a comprehensive approach on the topic, the Forum will be consisting in four distinct phases:
Capacity building program (Online)
[2nd-3rd October]
Dive into climate literacy, climate and energy policies, tackle climate disinformation, explore international climate strategies, and discover the pivotal role of youth in climate diplomacy, debate, and conflict resolution together with CAN Europe experts.
Competition phase 1: Scouting narratives (Offline work)
[3rd -30th October]
Hunt down the region’s most pressing disinformation and misinformation narratives around climate and energy. Collaborate with your team to craft a compelling analysis that stands out. Whether through video, presentation, or essay, we encourage you to get creative and showcase your unique perspective.
Competition Day: Present Your Work (Online)
[October 31st]
Showcase your analysis to a panel of international climate experts! Your team presentation will be judged on the relevance of the topic, clarity, thoroughness, and depth of insight. The team that delivers the most compelling analysis across these criteria will receive a study trip as an award.
Getting to know the actors (In Person)
[second half of November]
Study trip to Vienna
The best team will have the chance to travel to Vienna, to meet and engage with leading international actors in climate and information literacy, and connect with key players and gain invaluable insights into the global climate and energy landscape.
Requirements for participation:
A resident in one of the mentioned countries at the moment of the registration: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia.
Aged between 18 to 30 years;
Proficiency in English;
Desirable (not mandatory)
Involved in a youth organisation or youth work project connected to climate and/or energy, environment, journalism and media;
Able to share their experiences and ideas and be motivated to take full part in the forum actively and contribute to its success and follow-up.
Registration procedure:
We highly recommend registering in teams of 3-4 participants from the same region.
If you apply individually, you will be randomly assigned to a team.
Click below to register as a team:
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For more information or technical support, contact Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe at: eleonora.allena@caneurope.org
