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Join the youth working group to prepare for the Global Chemicals Framework Conference 2026
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Publish Date 6/29/2026 Application Deadline 7/10/2026 Opportunity Type Volunteering Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform (CWYP) invites youth-led and youth-serving organizations and networks to join the Preparatory Group for youth events at the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC IC-1), which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2026. The Preparatory Group will support the design, strategic direction, and organization of the Youth Forum on Chemicals and Waste and other related youth activities. Participants will help create a youth-led space for dialogue, capacity building, policy discussions, networking, and collaboration between different generations. Members will contribute to planning youth activities, supporting global youth engagement, and highlighting youth innovations and initiatives related to chemicals management, waste, and pollution prevention.
Details
  • Type of participation: Voluntary membership in an informal preparatory group supporting youth event planning.
  • Main related event: First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC IC-1).
  • Conference dates: 16–20 November 2026.
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Expected Youth Forum dates: 14–16 November 2026.
  • Preparatory Group working period: June/July 2026 until November 2026.
  • Time commitment: Approximately 2.5 hours per week on average, depending on the stage of preparation.
  • Meetings: Virtual meetings every two weeks.
  • Funding: No funding or financial support for participants was mentioned.
  • Fees: No application or participation fees were mentioned.
  • Application process: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the organizing platform.
  • Participation is open to organizations and youth entities, not individual youth.
  • Each organization must nominate one main representative and one alternate representative.
  • Participation in the Preparatory Group does not guarantee in-person attendance at the GFC IC-1 conference.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The applicant must be a youth-led organization, network, or youth-serving entity.
  • Nominate one main representative and one alternate representative, both aged 35 or under.
  • Ability to participate in regular virtual meetings during the preparation period.
  • Commitment to approximately 2.5 hours per week of preparatory work.
  • Agreement to follow the Preparatory Team’s Terms of Reference (TOR).
  • Support the objectives of meaningful and collective youth engagement in the Global Framework on Chemicals.
  • Demonstrated work or experience related to:
  • Chemicals.
  • Waste management.
  • Pollution-related environmental issues.
  • Preference will be given to organizations with experience in international or regional chemicals and waste policy processes, including:
  • Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
  • Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC).
  • Demonstrated outreach capacity, impact, or connections with large youth populations and youth movements.
  • Ability to contribute unique perspectives, expertise, skills, or underrepresented experiences relevant to the GFC.
  • Commitment to maintaining the integrity, independence, and values of the Youth Events Preparatory Group.
  • Non-youth-led organizations are not eligible to join the Preparatory Group but may participate as partners, speakers, mentors, sponsors, or contributors.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Opportunity to directly contribute to the design of youth events within an international environmental policy process.
  • Participation in developing the Youth Forum on Chemicals and Waste.
  • Ability to influence youth engagement approaches in implementing the Global Framework on Chemicals.
  • Networking opportunities with youth organizations and networks worldwide.
  • Collaboration with young people from diverse regions and backgrounds.
  • Gain experience in international environmental policy processes.
  • Opportunity to showcase youth-led innovations and initiatives related to chemicals, waste, and pollution.
  • Contribution to developing forum outcomes, communication materials, and related resources.
  • Strengthening the organization’s visibility and role within the global environmental youth movement.