UfM Energy and Climate Action Youth Delegate Programme

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

Objectives

• Promote Youth Participation in Climate Governance
• Building Climate Leaders
• Enable Hands-On Learning and Contribution Opportunities
• Foster Regional Collaboration and Cross-Border Innovation

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility Criteria

• They 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.

Application Requirements

• 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)

For more information, visit UfM.