- Duration: June 23 – July 17, 2026
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Organizers: Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform (CWYP) in collaboration with UNITAR
- Funding: Fully funded for selected participants
- The programme includes:
- Participation in international meetings (Basel Convention and Human Rights Council)
- Specialized training in chemicals and waste management
- Application method: Online application form
- Language requirements: Not explicitly specified
Publish Date
3/28/2026
Application Deadline
4/27/2026
Opportunity Type
Internships
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), in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), offers fully funded scholarships for youth to participate in a specialized training programme on chemicals and waste management in Geneva.
The programme targets young people, students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in United Nations processes and international policymaking.
It includes direct participation in international negotiations such as the Basel Convention meetings and the Human Rights Council, alongside an intensive training programme featuring workshops, interactive sessions, and field visits to international institutions. The programme also aims to enhance participants’ professional skills and strengthen youth engagement in global environmental governance.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- From a developing country, Global South country, or Indigenous community
- Available to travel and stay in Geneva for the full duration of the programme
- Fully committed to participating in all activities
- Submit a complete application before the deadline
- Demonstrate strong motivation and interest in chemicals and waste management or environmental health
- Committed to sharing gained knowledge after the programme
- Provide authentic, personal responses (not fully generated by AI tools)
Opportunity Benefits
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Full hotel accommodation
- Coverage of programme fees
- Reimbursement of meals, transportation, and visa costs
- Opportunity to attend high-level international negotiations
- Hands-on training with UN experts
- Professional development sessions (CV writing, interview preparation)
- Field visits to international institutions in Geneva
- Certificate of completion from UNITAR
- Networking opportunities with international experts and policymakers