National Youth Forum on Green
Solutions in Bangladesh, 11, 18-19 December 2012
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
(ICIMOD) values the potential role that young people can play in promoting
sustainable mountain development in the greater Himalaya region. Through the
Youth Engagement in Sustainable Mountain Development (Y4SMD) initiative, ICIMOD
has been informing and empowering youth from the Asia Pacific region and
building their capacity to bring about positive changes in society. The Y4SMD
network is made up of over 4,000 youth from the region and beyond, with a
majority from ICIMOD’s eight regional member countries – Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. To date, the
Y4SMD initiative has implemented over 50 major youth events, including a Global
Youth Forum at the Rio+20 Summit in Brazil in June 2012.
The National Youth Forum on Green Solutions
in Bangladesh, organized by ICIMOD, our Youth Forum Alumni in Bangladesh and
Green Hill, aims:
·
To take
ICIMOD’s youth initiative at national and local level and promote youth
actions.
·
To promote
SMD relevant education and discussions in Bangladesh among youth living in
mountainous areas.
·
To share
widely SMD relevant outcome of the Rio+20 Conference, UNFCCC COP18 and APGYF
2012
·
To enhance
youth capacity to understand mountain issues and develop green solutions.
·
To
initiative a process of developing a mountain conscious youth network in
Bangladesh.
Programme highlights:
- Technical and training
sessions
- Paper presentations and
discussions on the role of youth in the emerging green economy in the
Hilly Regions of Bangladesh.
- Tour of sites that exhibit
climate-friendly practices.
- Poster presentation
highlighting ‘International Mountain Day 2012’.
Expected outcomes:
·
Improved
understanding of local youth about mountainous issues like geo-environmental
hazards, climate change and sustainable agriculture etc.
·
Establishment
of mountain development dedicated youth’s network in Bangladesh.
·
Success
replication of ICIMOD’s Youth Forum at national level.
·
Create a
focal point in Bangladesh for national, regional and international collaboration
and cooperation on sustainable hill management among youth.
Call for application:
Bangladeshi youth who are
interested in participating in the forum and meet the eligibility criteria
outlined below are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
- Applicants must be:
- Bangladeshi nationals
- 18–29 years of age
- From or currently residing in
any districts of the country, but youths from Hilly Regions will get
preference.
- Applications must be submitted
through the online system HERE
no later than 02 December 2012.
- Applicants will be selected by
a small committee of experts. Selected applicants will be notified by 5
December 2012.
- The organizers will cover
expenses related to participation in the National Youth Forum (roundtrip
travel, food, and lodging).
For further information, please
write to Marufa Ishaque at marufa_ishaque@yahoo.com.
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