Exciting news for young changemakers! Applications are now open for the Global Youth MIDORI (GYM) Program 2025, giving passionate youth a fully funded opportunity to attend the UN COP30 Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, from November 10–21, 2025.
This is your chance to represent your country, connect with global environmental leaders, and contribute to climate solutions on a world stage—all expenses paid!
Program Overview
- Host Country: Brazil
- Location: Belém
- Event: UN COP30 – 30th Conference of the Parties
- Program Dates: November 10–21, 2025
- Duration: 11 Days
- Funding: Fully Funded (Airfare, Accommodation, Meals, and Local Transport)
- Application Deadline: May 30, 2025 (11:59 PM JST)
What is the GYM Program About?
The Global Youth MIDORI Program is a capacity-building initiative empowering youth to design solutions for environmental challenges—from climate change and biodiversity loss to natural climate solutions. Selected participants will attend the prestigious UN COP30 as youth representatives, gaining the platform to advocate, learn, and build international networks.
What’s Covered?
Participants will receive:
- Round-trip airfare to Brazil
- Accommodation for the entire stay
- Meals throughout the program
- Local transportation in Belém
- Online training & mentorship before the trip
- Entry to COP30 sessions & events
Program Structure
- Pre-Departure Online Training:
A 3-day virtual training with expert-led sessions + a speech contest. - Participation at UN COP30:
Join delegates and global leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil.
Who Can Apply?
You must:
- Be a university undergraduate student as of May 1, 2025.
- Be available for online training sessions.
- Not be receiving other funding to attend COP30.
- Have previous involvement or experience in climate or biodiversity action.
- Not have participated in a past GYM Program.
How to Apply?
- Apply online before May 30, 2025 (11:59 PM JST).
- If selected, you’ll be notified in early July.
- Prepare and submit a short essay (topics announced post-selection).
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