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.
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.
