APPLICATION FORM
The Major Group Children and Youth (MGCY) to the UNFF, is seeking individuals to join it at the 14th session of the UN Forum on Forests. This is the premier forests body of the United Nations. To learn more about the UNFF visit their website: https://www.un.org/esa/forests/
After kicking off with a Ministerial roundtable, this years’ negotiations will focus on the implementation of the ambitious UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030. Technical discussion and exchange of experiences on the thematic and
operational priorities, priority actions and resource needs for the period 2019–2020, taking into account the review cycle of the high-level political forum on sustainable development during the biennium and the theme of the International Day of Forests
This includes negotiation and agreement on monitoring and reporting, the guidelines for the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN), as well as the communications and outreach strategy.
We’re looking for a diverse range of young and enthusiastic people with balanced representation across gender, nationality, and age. You may be from IFSA or any other organization which looks at forests, the environment or sustainable development.
There are two positions that you can apply to: Observer Delegates or Policy Delegates
Observer Delegate – Observer delegates can choose to spend the whole week at UNFF14, or just a few days.These delegates will commit to writing blogs and sharing insights (e.g. on social media) regarding their experience, but do not have to contribute to policy statements and reports.
Policy Delegate – Policy delegates will have the opportunity and responsibility for supporting preparations for UNFF14, contributing to writing statements, and potentially making interventions. These delegates will commit to attending the full week of UNFF14.
MGCY UNFF will run a pre-conference training for selected delegates before UNFF14.
If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail UNFF MGCY at unff.ip@ifsa.net
The deadline to apply is 23:59 GMT on 17th February 2019. We’ll get back to shortlisted participants by 25th of February 2019. We are looking forward to your applications.
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