Have you ever dreamed of watching the Northern Lights in Iceland? This dream can come true if you are selected for the Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland! Applications are now open for the HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025, taking place in Reykjavik, Iceland. It’s an amazing program for young people who are passionate about climate change.
Both the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and Arctic regions are icy regions. However, due to climate change, the HKH region is warming at twice the global average, while the Arctic is warming nearly four times faster. This rapid warming is severely impacting people’s homes, cultures, and futures in both regions. Through this forum, young people from both the HKH and Arctic regions will come together to share ideas and collaborate on finding solutions for climate change. All costs will be fully covered, including travel, accommodation, and participation costs. More details are below.
Details About HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland
- Host Country: Iceland
- Location: Reykjavik
- Organized by: ICIMOD and Arctic Circle
- Dates: October 2025
- Number of Participants: 12
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 12th August 2025
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Return Airfare Tickets.
- Accommodation.
- Participation Cost.
Duration
The forum consists of a one-year virtual session, culminating in an in-person event in October 2025.
Eligible Countries
The HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum will select 12 participants from the HKH and the Arctic regions. The eligible countries are:
- Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Countries:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- China
- India
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Arctic Countries:
- Canada
- Denmark (specifically Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark)
- Finland
- Iceland
- Norway
- Russia (Russian Federation)
- Sweden
- United States (specifically Alaska)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old.
- Citizenship: You must be a citizen of an HKH (Hindu Kush Himalaya) or Arctic country.
- Affiliation: You must be part of a youth organization or program related to climate change or the environment.
- Interest: Demonstrate a clear interest in Arctic and/or HKH environmental and climate issues.
- Leadership & Engagement: Applicants should show leadership potential and be involved in volunteer work or climate-related activities.
- Availability: Participants must be available for 4–7 hours per month for one year.
- Technical Requirements: You must have a laptop and a good internet connection.
- Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after October 2025.
Required Documents
- CV
- Endorsement Letter
- Personal Statement
- Video Pitch
- Passport Scan
How to Apply for the HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025?
Applicants must apply online from the official website. The Link is below.
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