Applications are currently being accepted for the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Youth Forum 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive, intergovernmental forum to support the follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level.
This regional platform aims to inform, empower, and support Asia-Pacific countries (especially least-developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states) in their efforts to achieve the 17 SDGs and their targets set out by the 2030 Agenda by identifying regional trends and sharing best practices and lessons learned.
The Forum convenes United Nations system bodies, Member States, international organisations, civil society, and other stakeholders whose reflections feed into and inform the ECOSOC Youth Forum as well as the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) 2027 in New York, which reviews sustainable development progress at the global level.
Benefits of Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum
- Influence policy by contributing youth recommendations to regional and global sustainable development discussions.
- Build your network with young leaders, civil society organizations, governments, and UN stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Gain visibility by showcasing your research, projects, or community initiatives.
- Develop skills in leadership, advocacy, sustainable development, and policy engagement.
- Access international platforms as forum outcomes are fed into major events such as APFSD 2027, ECOSOC Youth Forum, and HLPF 2027.
- Strengthen your CV with recognized regional youth engagement and SDG-related experience (a practical career benefit, though not explicitly stated on the page).
Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Youth Forum Requirements
- Between the age of 13-30 years (Birth date on or after 21 February 1997).
- From Asia and the Pacific region.
- Progressive and believes in human rights-based approaches.
- Demonstrate unique strengths in the application that is relevant to SDGs under review as part of 14th APFSD.
- Show understanding of SDGs at the country, regional or global level.
- Individuals from marginalised/socially excluded groups, communities and applications from far to reach places will be prioritised to ensure diversity and inclusion in participation at the APFSD Youth Forum.
- Considerations will also be given to the individuals who have been part of previous APFSD Youth Forums and the sub-regional forums and have contributed to previous APFSD Call to Action OR have attended the intergovernmental APFSD in the past.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
16 November, 2026
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