A fellowship programme to build your skills, expand your network, and take your conservation impact to the next level.
WHAT
Young leaders are already taking the future in their hands. Youth-led conservation efforts such as awareness raising campaigns, coastal clean-ups, online task forces to combat illegal wildlife trafficking via social media, amongst others, are already contributing to the fight against biodiversity loss.
fellowship for youth biodiversity leaders in the ASEAN region to take your conservation impact to the next level
to build your skills and expand your network
meet other young biodiversity leaders in your region and become part of a global network
learn about international biodiversity conservation policy: the CBD, post-2020 framework, NBSAPs and UN SDGs
get trained in systems thinking, meaningful youth engagement, successful project design, and more
WHO
Each year, 2 Youth Biodiversity Leaders will be selected from each ASEAN Member State to form a YBL Cohort. Youth Biodiversity Leaders are advocates and leaders of conservation efforts in their respective locations. They should:
18 – 35 years old
Citizen of an ASEAN Member State, residing in the ASEAN region
Member, coordinator or founder of a youth organisation, university nature club, or other community initiative for biodiversity
Must have experience with biodiversity projects (awareness raising, campaigning, conservation, etc)
Committed to all components of the YBL Fellowship programme
Able to communicate in English (written and spoken)
KEY TRAINING TOPICS & MODES
KEY TRAINING TOPICS & MODES
Day 1
Orientation and Introduction to International Biodiversity Governance and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Day 2
Systems Thinking
Day 3
Mentorship Sessions
Day 4
Reflecting on the YBL programme, Brainstorming the Future, Post-2020 GBF roadmap
Day 5
Field trip
Day 6
Post-2020 GBF roadmap
PROGRAMME FUNDING COVERED
In-depth training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to take their conservation impact to the next level
For YBL Academy & other optional in-person meetings, if selected for that meeting:
Roundtrip economy airfare (only flights within Southeast Asia will be funded)
For YBL Academy & other optional in-person meetings, if selected for that meeting:
In-country travel, accommodation, and general food expenses covered for the duration of the Academy
Visa fees if necessary
In-depth training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to take their conservation impact to the next level
For YBL Academy & other optional in-person meetings, if selected for that meeting:
Roundtrip economy airfare (only flights within Southeast Asia will be funded)
For YBL Academy & other optional in-person meetings, if selected for that meeting:
In-country travel, accommodation, and general food expenses covered for the duration of the Academy
Visa fees if necessary
NOT COVERED
Local transport to and from the participant’s home and departing airport for all meetings and workshops
Medical Health or Life Insurance for participation in the YBL Academy and programme components
Check out what the past YBLs have been up to in our blog!
Applications for the 2023 YBL Cohort has closed
Watch this space for the annoucement of the next Cohort application
QUESTIONS?
Disclaimer: Neither the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity nor the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and its sub-chapters and nodes will be liable to the participants for any liabilities, claims, actions, damages (whether direct or indirect, incidental, special, consequential and/or exemplary) of for any loss of life, bodily injury, medical or hospitalisation costs which may be incurred or arising out of or in any way connected to the participant’s registration or participation in the ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme.
ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
aybp@aseanbiodiversity.org