Deadline:31st December, 2023
The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, this climate action ideathon (i.e. “climathon”) will engage youth from the Asia-Pacific region to develop practical yet innovative solutions on various topics (see below) that can accelerate climate action.
The 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD)—held from 20-23 February 2024—will examine the multiple crises of poverty, food security, and climate change in the region and their relationship to each other. The APFSD is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals and presents an ideal opportunity to bring innovative youth solutions on climate action forward to a diverse regional audience.
Participants will choose to develop a solution under any of the subcategories below:
• Electric mobility.
• Climate smart agriculture and food systems.
• Climate resilient/adaptive cities.
• Natural ecosystem preservation (terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems).
• Just transition.
Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Think critically and gain a deeper understanding about climate action from experts;
• Connect and network with peers to discuss and engage with important regional topics;
• Have the time and space to develop an innovative solution;
• Learn more about collaborative processes and developing pitches;
• The top three solutions will have a unique opportunity to present their solutions to a diverse panel of judges the 11th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, Thailand;
• The winning team will have the further opportunity to present their solution at the 11th APFSD exhibition
space, and potential opportunities to participate in future events;
• Other follow-up opportunities may be provided, such as facilitated connections with relevant practitioners; and all participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Eligibility
This event is open to young people ages 18-30 from ESCAP member States.
For more information and application.