Hindu Kush Himalaya - Arctic Youth Leadership Forum

HKH-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum

Thank you for your interest in the HKH-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum. Start your youth champion journey by filling out this nomination form and uploading supporting documents.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Arctic Circle will review submitted nominations and select 12 youth champions from the HKH and Arctic regions based on set criteria. Selected youth champions will be informed via email by 1 September 2025.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025, 12.00 Midnight CET

If you have any questions, please contact us at hkharcticyouthchampions@icimod.org

Thank you.

Application form

Full name

Country of citizenship

Current country of residence

Gender (as listed on official documents)

Female

Male

Gender neutral

Age, please state

Please list the youth-focused climate/environmental movement, organisation, or programme you are a member of:

Are you a member of an Indigenous Peoples group?

Yes, I am a member of an Indigenous Peoples group or local community in the HKH region.

Yes, I am a member of an Indigenous Peoples group or local community in the Arctic region.

If you are a member of an Indigenous Peoples group or community, please let us know which group:

Kindly attach all required supporting documents

Curriculum Vitae

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Maximum file size allowed is 2MB. If your document is larger than that, kindly compress and upload. Allowed file types are PDF, Docx.

One letter of endorsement

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Maximum file size allowed is 2MB. If your document is larger than that, kindly compress and upload. Allowed file types are PDF, Docx.

A short personal statement in English (maximum 500 words) on why you would want to be a Youth Champion.

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Maximum file size allowed is 2MB. If your document is larger than that, kindly compress and upload. Allowed file types are PDF, Docx.

2-minute video pitch in English (highlight why you should be selected and what you can contribute to the achievement of the Forum’s goals)

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Maximum file size allowed is 10MB. If your document is larger than that, kindly compress and upload. Allowed file type is Video.

Copy of passport’s personal information page

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Maximum file size allowed is 2MB. If your document is larger than that, kindly compress and upload. Allowed file types are PDF, Docx and Images.

Additional information

Please help us understand if you have any of the following additional experience (While the additional experience is desirable, it is not required for selection)

Do you have familiarity with existing conventions and other multilateral environmental agreements or intergovernmental processes on climate change and biodiversity?

Yes

Please state which process/convention and how did you acquire such familiarity.

Have you previously participated in UNFCCC Conferences of Parties (UN Climate Change Conference) or the CBD Conferences of Parties (UN Biodiversity Conference)?

Yes

Please state which process/convention and substantiate the nature of your involvement/participation (presenter, speaker, facilitator, convenor, country delegate, volunteer, others)

Do you have experience advocating for gender-responsive climate solutions or participating in gender equality initiatives?

Yes

Please elaborate

	High school	Bachelor’s (undergraduate)	Master’s (Graduate)	Ph.D (Post graduate)	Not Applicable, Others
Highest degree obtained
Current degree program