- The Youth Forum is a youth track within the intergovernmental APFSD to follow up on the 2030 Agenda, organized by ARROW, Youth LEAD and YPEER since 2017 with UN ESCAP.
- Theme 2027: Just transformations for sustainable development - Youth at the forefront.
- Focus on SDGs: Education, equality, responsible consumption, life on land, partnerships, climate, health, and gender equality.
- Goal:To bring youth voices to APFSD & HLPF and formulate a "Youth Call to Action".
- Submission of research abstracts is open with a general application form, the official language is English, and parental consent is required for those under 18.
Publish Date
11/1/2026
Application Deadline
11/16/2026
Opportunity Type
Conferences
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen
Description
A regional youth forum on following up and reviewing the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific, organised by ARROW and its partners, in person and online. Applications are open to young people aged 13 to 30 from the Asia-Pacific region.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 13 to 30 (born on or after 21 February 1997).
- From the Asia and the Pacific region.
- Progressive and believing in human rights-based approaches.
- Demonstrate unique strengths in the application relevant to the SDGs under review at the 14th APFSD.
- Show understanding of the SDGs at the country, regional or global level.
- Priority is given to individuals from marginalised or socially excluded groups and communities, and to applicants from hard-to-reach places.
- Consideration is also given to those who took part in previous APFSD Youth Forums or sub-regional forums, contributed to previous Calls to Action, or attended the intergovernmental APFSD.
Opportunity Benefits
engagement with stakeholders, and contributing to the Youth Call to Action that feeds into APFSD, HLPF 2027 and the ECOSOC Youth Forum.
