Global Youth MIDORI 2025 | Fully Funded UN COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil

Are you a college student interested in climate action and sustainability? Want to help shape the future while getting some great international experience? The Global Youth MIDORI (GYM) 2025 program offers a fully funded chance to attend the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil!

This program, put together by the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability and the AEON Environmental Foundation, is looking for eager young people from around the world to join in on some hands-on training and be part of this important event.

What is Global Youth MIDORI (GYM)?

The Global Youth MIDORI platform aims to help young people learn more about important environmental topics like climate change and sustainable development. It offers online training led by experts and encourages active participation in climate discussions. The goal is to develop youth leadership that can make a real difference in the world.

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Scholarship Details

Eligibility

To take part, applicants need to:

• Be currently enrolled in a university undergraduate program anywhere in the world as of May 1, 2025.
• Have a good command of English to join discussions comfortably.
• Have reliable internet and the right equipment, like a computer with video and microphone, for online sessions.
• Be in good health to take part in all activities, including possible travel.
• Submit assignments on time and respond promptly to the GYM Secretariat's messages.
• Be fully available for the online training sessions, which will happen during the daytime in Japan.
• Have experience or be involved in efforts to tackle climate change or biodiversity loss.
• Not have participated in GYM before.

What Does the Program Cover?

This opportunity is fully funded! The program includes:

• Round-trip airfare to Brazil (economy class)
• Accommodation
• Meals during the conference
• Local transportation in Belém

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 30^th May, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.