Fully Funded: Apply for the GreenX MENA Regional Youth Conference 2025 in Tunisia

Applications are now open for the GreenX MENA 2025 Regional Youth Forum, a fully funded opportunity for young changemakers from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The event will take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from October 29–31, 2025 (with possible slight adjustments to dates).

Organized by the Arab Youth Green Voices Network in partnership with Green Gate 4 MENA and supported by the Dutch government, the forum will focus on the theme:
“Youth for Water and Climate Resilience.”

About the Forum

The GreenX MENA Forum is the first regional platform designed to empower youth voices in climate and water resilience. It aims to:

Elevate youth-led perspectives on climate change and water challenges
Explore the links between social justice, equity, and sustainability
Co-create actionable solutions in line with SDGs 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) and 13 (Climate Action)

Outcomes from the forum will contribute to a youth-driven action plan and policy paper, which will be presented at major international events including:

COP30 in Belém (2025)
UN Water Conference in Dubai (2026)
World Water Forum in Riyadh (2027)

Who Can Apply?

Young people aged 18–35 from MENA countries
Applicants must be citizens of the region (residing in MENA preferred)
Demonstrated interest or experience in:
- Climate action
- Water issues
- Policy advocacy
- Social equity
- Youth-led environmental initiatives

Note: Applications must reflect original thoughts and experiences. Submissions generated by AI tools will be disqualified.

Program Benefits

Selected participants will receive full funding, including:

Round-trip travel to Tunisia
Accommodation for the forum duration
Participation costs covered

Additional benefits:

Networking with youth leaders, regional institutions, and global organizations
Contribution to international policy papers and action plans
Skill-building, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building opportunities
Representation at global environmental platforms

Eligible Countries

Applicants must hold nationality from one of the following MENA countries:
Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Key Dates