UfM Energy & Climate Action Youth Delegate Programme - Integrating youth voices into regional climate and energy policy

The UfM Energy & Climate Action Youth Delegate Programme is a new initiative by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) that places young people at the heart of climate and energy decision-making in the Euro-Mediterranean region. Designed as a twelve-month journey, the programme equips emerging leaders (aged 20–30) with the tools, knowledge, and platforms to contribute meaningfully to regional climate action and energy governance.

Participants – known as Youth Delegates – will engage in high-level policy dialogues, co-design climate initiatives, participate in regional and international events (such as COP30), and benefit from expert mentoring by the UfM Energy & Climate Action Division.

This non-remunerated, non-contractual programme promotes capacity-building and peer exchange while highlighting youth as co-creators of sustainable solutions.

The Call for Applications is currently open. Apply before Sunday 25 May 2025, at midnight (00:00) CEST.

As a Youth Delegate, you will:

• Shape policy: Participate in regional consultations, contribute to UfM ministerial processes, and help draft impactful climate and energy strategies.
• Build expertise: Receive training in climate diplomacy, project development, green innovation, and effective advocacy.
• Grow your network: Collaborate with like-minded peers, climate leaders, and regional institutions across the Euro-Mediterranean.
• Amplify your voice: Represent youth at major events like the UfM Energy & Climate Business Forum, and the Mediterranean Pavilion at COP30.
• Create impact: Co-develop regional projects and publish joint outputs that reflect youth perspectives on just energy transitions and climate resilience.

This is more than a programme – it is a platform to inherit, innovate, and inspire.

We welcome applications from young changemakers who:

• Are aged 20 to 30 at the time of application;
• Hold nationality from a UfM Member State;
• Have academic, professional, or voluntary experience in climate action, energy, sustainability, or related fields;
• Are motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to regional co-operation and development;
• Have a good command of English, the working language of the programme.

We are committed to ensuring regional balance and gender equity in the selection process.

Applications are open until Sunday 25 May 2025, at midnight (00:00) CEST. To apply, you must complete an online form and submit the following documents via cloud storage links (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive):

• A Statement of Purpose (max. 1 page)
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 2 pages)
• A Brief Proposal for an innovative idea or initiative related to climate or energy in the Mediterranean (max. 1 page)
• A scanned copy of your passport (photo page)

Final selections will be announced by the end of May 2025, followed by an onboarding workshop introducing delegates to UfM processes, 2025 priorities, and engagement ethics.

Do you have any doubts?
You can consult our list of FAQs here.